HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000+ team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our Government Services practice is at the forefront of economic recovery programs nationwide with one of the most experienced and innovative teams anywhere. Our team provides program and project management, compliance, grant management, subject matter expertise and disaster recovery solutions needed to help government agencies affect positive change.

HORNE is pleased to announce a new opening for a proposal and business development position.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Government Services group in HORNE with responding to proposals/bids and aiding in ongoing business development efforts. This individual will need to have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, performing tasks quickly and with a high level of attention to detail. Our work culture in the Business Development group is very team oriented and the selected candidate will benefit from supportive co-workers who work cooperatively together to accomplish goals.

The ideal candidate for this position would have the following minimum qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. in Business Administration, Journalism, Public Relations, Information Systems and Decision Sciences or English
• 1-2+ years of experience in proposal/bid response work with an understanding of proposal processes
• Moderate level proficiency at Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel with the ability to insert complex graphics and create formatted documents quickly
• Ability to work well in a group environment managing document edits, organizing information and researching information to meet deliverables.
• Ability to think creatively offering ideas on how to present information and showcase it in a visually appealing way in the proposal documents, presentations and other printed materials.
• Ability to perform technical editing for grammar and readability of documents prior to publishing.
• Ability to manage complex document requirements, showcasing attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to be flexible with working hours by potentially working nights, weekends and holidays on occasion to meet proposal deadlines.

Other preferred skills include:

• Ability to create and edit documents in Adobe InDesign
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Skills in Adobe InDesign
• Ability to foster relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of professionals in a teamwork manner.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in Spanish.

Job responsibilities include the following but are not limited to the list below. Other duties and tasks could be assigned by management.

Research market opportunities, client requirements and other information for pre-positioning or proposal response needs. This information could include reviewing websites for anticipated RFP postings, following up on published addendums and other market research as needed.

Organize and manage critical data including keeping a central folder to house all business development and proposal documents. Institute and champion a file protocol process for everyone in Government Services to easily identify the appropriate materials. Gather and organize all client facing materials utilizing a file protocol system that is widely understood by everyone working on a pursuit. Instituting clear directions and guidance to everyone working on a pursuit to ensure version control and that all edits are compiled and addressed appropriately in brochures, presentations, proposals or other client engagement materials.

Responding to proposal documents issued by government clients by following the standard processes of proposals. Working with the capture team, prepare for storyboard session/kick off, review meetings and other processes to ensure all content is received, formatted and adequately reviewed prior to submission. Documents must follow client guidance/directions, ensuring compliance with all proposal requirements.

Coordinating with others in a collaborative fashion to accomplish proposals tasks including working with internal groups such as legal, marketing, and others to gather the needed information for a pursuit, creating graphics and other document pieces.

Support efforts to maintain proposal content database including bios, good news stories about our work for clients, project summaries and other information necessary for proposal responses.

The primary job responsibilities are noted above, but other duties may be assigned by management as required. This position requires adherence to deadlines which on occasion will require work to be completed outside of normal business hours. On occasion, this position will require limited travel for training, proposal meetings and other business purposes.

HORNE Values…

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.”
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.
• “Fearless Unrivaled Flexibility” – It’s about results, not the hours you work.

The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.

We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member. HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs, and we pride ourselves on offering "unrivaled flexibility". Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good. Come join us at team HORNE!

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