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Canon USA · 11 hours ago

Sr Specialist, Gov't Bid

Melville, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$76K/yr - $114K/yr

5+ years exp

Canon USA is seeking an experienced Senior Government Bid Specialist to lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of competitive proposals in response to federal government solicitations. The role involves managing the bid response process, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines.

Consumer ElectronicsDigital MediaElectronicsHardwareManufacturingPhotographyProductivity Tools

No H1B

Responsibilities

Analyze government solicitations and manage the end-to-end bid response process

Develop and maintain proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and response templates

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, pricing, contracts, legal, technical, etc.) to gather input and write compelling, compliant content

Conduct final quality assurance checks to ensure submissions meet all requirements and deadlines

Maintain and update bid libraries, templates, and past performance documentation

Track and manage multiple simultaneous bid efforts under tight deadlines

Interface with contracting officers and procurement officials when clarification is needed

Provide strategic input during proposal reviews (e.g., color team reviews)

Support post-submission activities, including best-and-final offers, clarifications, and award debriefings

Qualification

Government procurement knowledgeProposal developmentProject managementMS Office proficiencyVerbal communicationWritten communicationWork under pressure

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

5 years of related experience

Experience, including three years as a Government Bid Specialist at the GMD

Must have extensive knowledge of procurement rules and regulations within the scope of his/her Bid Specialist responsibilities and be able to identify clauses missing from a solicitation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required as is the ability to work under pressure and adhere to all deadline requirements

Must be proficient in MS Office/Good Workspace and database applications

Benefits

Employee referral bonus

Employee discounts

“Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)

Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community

Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more