Job Description
Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.
Description: An Appian Proposal Administrator supports the worldwide sales organization in the
coordination, development, and delivery of responses to prospect or customer solicitation
requests for proposals (or similar documents). Further, as a valued proposal-team member, you
will provide guidance to the various Appian writing teams regarding persuasive writing and
proposal best practices, contribute to the creation and management of boilerplate/reusable
material, and assist in regular updates and maintenance of proposal collateral across internal
content- and knowledge-management repositories.
This role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
Responsibilities: - Manage the development, production, and delivery of compliant, professional proposals
within customer-defined time frames. This includes: - Reviewing customer solicitations and producing response templates,
qualifications/requirements matrices, and additional required documents; - Leading the development of-and providing guidance around-writing and response
strategies, as well as proposal best practices and organizational standard operating
procedures; - Coordinating, reviewing, and editing of input from a variety of departmental
stakeholders (e.g., sales, technical, implementation, legal); - Leading and participating in content and compliance reviews while incorporating new
information and updates; and - Formatting and production/assembly of final responses.
- Create and maintain reusable content and collateral.
- Assist senior team members with additional, related content or strategic side projects as
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree (writing-intensive fields preferred).
- Minimum of one to two years of direct proposal development experience; public sector
experience preferred. - Possess an understanding of the proposal-coordination/proposal-management process.
- Possess an understanding of United States federal as well as state/local government
procurement processes. - Self-motivated with the ability to balance priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate with
multiple departments across the organization. - Exceptional writing, editing, document formatting, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- High level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Knowledge of/proficiency with Google Suite, customer relationship management (CRM),
and proposal-management systems preferred but not required.
Support We Offer: Sales is a team sport, and as a Proposal Administrator you are one of the key players. As a team, we are successful only if you are successful. Therefore, you can expect we will provide you with:
- Learning: the opportunity to learn about Appian as an organization, the part the proposal team plays in the sales procurement cycle, and the way in which we approach proposals and proposal management.
- Training: education in the processes, systems, and tools needed to ensure you have
everything you need to succeed at Appian. - Coaching: support from your colleagues and management along every step of your career path with Appian.
- We look forward to having you join our team as an important contributor toward Appian's future success.
Tools and Resources - Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
- Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
- Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
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