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Proposal Specialist in Oakland, CA

Proposal Specialist Job Description

A proposal specialist coordinates the development, completion and submission of responses to requests for proposal (RFPs) with minimum supervision and under strict deadlines. The ability to write clearly, concisely and persuasively is a must for this position. Employers often require several years of experience in proposal and business writing and may also prefer candidates with industry knowledge. Project coordination and business editing skills are pluses.

Typical proposal specialist duties:

Collaborating with internal departments to develop proposal content that is high-quality, accurate and in accordance with RFP requirementsEnsuring content presented in the RFP communicates a company’s capabilities, policies, products and services effectivelyConducting market research and identifying and monitoring proposal opportunities across multiple print and digital media platforms

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Salary for Proposal Specialist in Oakland, CA
93150 - 125550
Low
93150
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
111713
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
125550
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.