Proposal Quality and Compliance Lead

Are you up to the challenge of being a trusted business advisor with an opportunity to influence business strategy at one the world's leading professional services firms? If you have experience with the complete Federal / State government acquisition proposal lifecycle and an interest in providing an integral service to "must-win" proposal opportunities, Deloitte's Government and Public-Services (GPS) team is the place for you! Join our team of professionals in delivering strategic and tactical guidance to senior leadership in support of pursuit development efforts.

Work you'll do

As a Quality and Compliance Associate, you will have responsibility across multiple, concurrent projects. As a Quality and Compliance Associate on our team you will:

• Properly interpret Federal and State government solicitation (Request for Proposals/Request for Quotations [RFP/RFQ]) requirements governing document content and organization
• Review draft proposals to ensure they address solicitation requirements clearly and our response is compelling
• Provide clear and effective communications
• Provide document management and controls
• Work collaboratively with GPS personnel to ensure Quality and Compliance feedback is provided in a timely and actionable manner
• Provide guidance on large, complex opportunities regarding proposal structure/outline
• Effective use of procedures, tools and templates
• Provide accurate and timely communications regarding document status
• Ensuring quality and responsiveness of all work
• Adjust to shifting priorities, stringent deadlines, last minute requirements, and occasional evening/weekend hours to accomplish tasks within non-negotiable client deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to bring creativity and original thinking to the framing and structuring of proposal
• Develop quality and compliance tools and best practices for use by GPS account practitioners
• Contribute to lessons learned and knowledge base of successful pursuit compliance practices and examples

• Minimum of three (3) years of Federal and/or State Government proposal development
• Experience in reviewing and dissecting solicitation (RFP/RFQ) documents to ensure responses adhere to requirements
• Experience in reviewing draft proposals and determining compliance with solicitation requirements
• Have approximately 3-4 years of work experience
• Bachelor's degree with preferred concentration in Marketing, Communications, Business or comparable work experience
• Excellent communicator - both written and oral
• A team player with an outstanding ability to work with people at all levels, including senior executives
• Demonstrated ability to influence others, from staff to senior leaders through a strong presence, thoughtful challenges, and use of sound judgment
• Strong interpersonal and political skills, including aptitude for building relationships
• Keen listener, with the ability to analyze information and make sound observations and recommendations quickly
• Ability to work with grace and efficiency in a demanding, deadline-driven environment
• Team-oriented with a proven ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving ability
• Attention to detail and exceptional follow-up skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Travel up to 10% (While 10% of travel is a requirement of the role, due to COVID-19, non-essential travel has been suspended until further notice.)

• Training in formal capture/proposal methodologies
• Industry-wide best practices in proposal management
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal / State procurement regulations and practices (including FAR and DFAR)
• Editorial practice and standards

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• SharePoint