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Role Summary
Splunk is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Public Sector Proposal Writer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of crafting compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals for government clients. This role requires exceptional writing skills, a keen understanding of the public sector procurement process, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop winning proposals that showcase Splunk’s solutions and capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Proposal Development: Contribute to the development and submission of high-quality,
persuasive proposals in response to public sector RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and other solicitation types.
Content Creation: Write, edit, and format proposal content to effectively communicate Splunk’s
value propositions, technical capabilities, and differentiators. Tailor content to address specific
client needs and requirements.
Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), business development, sales,
product, and technical teams to gather necessary information and insights for proposal content.
Proposal Management: Maintain proposal schedules and ensure timely submission.
Continuous Improvement: Develop and maintain a library of proposal content, templates, and
best practices. Identify areas for process improvement and implement enhancements to increase
efficiency and effectiveness.
Client Engagement: Engage with partners and stakeholders to understand their needs, build
relationships, and gather feedback to improve future proposals.
Research: Assist capture, business development and field sales in the identification of new
opportunities for response.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, or a related field or
equivalent experience.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in proposal writing within the public
sector, Federal or technology industry.
Skills:
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes and regulations.
- Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compelling content.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple proposals
- simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with
- diverse teams.
Certifications: APMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
Attributes:
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
- Highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Highly Desirable Attributes:
- Knowledge of industry standard CRMs
- Knowledge of industry procurement boards
- Strong technical writing passion
Splunk is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Splunk, we believe creating a culture of belonging isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also the smart thing. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure our employees are supported to bring their best, most authentic selves to work where they can thrive. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Note:
OTE Pay Ranges
For sales roles the ranges are expressed as On Target Earning or OTE (OTE = base + incentives in the form of sales incentive plans).
SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area
On Target Earnings: $140,000.00 - 192,500.00 per year
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), New York (excludes NYC Metro Area), and all other states.
On Target Earnings: $132,000.00 - 181,500.00 per year
Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the On Target Earnings (OTE) range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the OTE pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to OTE, this role may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.
Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off and much more! Learn more about our comprehensive benefits and wellbeing offering at https://splunkbenefits.com.
Splunk's Hiring Practices
Splunk turns machine data into answers. Organizations use market-leading Splunk solutions with machine learning to solve their toughest IT, Internet of Things and security challenges.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion at Splunk and are an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Click here to review the US Department of Labor’s EEO is The Law notice. Please click here to review Splunk’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement. If you need assistance or an accommodation to apply or during the hiring process, please let us know by completing our Accommodation Request form.
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Splunk does not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Please click here to review Splunk’s Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
Splunk is committed to the health and safety of our employees and customers. We comply with local, state/territory, and federal regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the countries in which we operate. Splunk provides reasonable medical, religious, or other legally required accommodations for eligible employees.
Splunk is also committed to providing access to all individuals who are seeking information from our website. Any individual using assistive technology (such as a screen reader, Braille reader, etc.) who experiences difficulty accessing information on any part of Splunk’s website should send comments to accessiblecareers@splunk.com. Please include the nature of the accessibility problem and your e-mail or contact address. If the accessibility problem involves a particular page, the message should include the URL of that page.
Splunk doesn't accept unsolicited agency resumes and won't pay fees to any third-party agency or firm that doesn't have a signed agreement with Splunk.
Splunk does not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Please click here to review Splunk’s Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
Splunk is committed to the health and safety of our employees and customers. We comply with local, state/territory, and federal regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the countries in which we operate. Splunk provides reasonable medical, religious, or other legally required accommodations for eligible employees.
Splunk is also committed to providing access to all individuals who are seeking information from our website. Any individual using assistive technology (such as a screen reader, Braille reader, etc.) who experiences difficulty accessing information on any part of Splunk’s website should send comments to accessiblecareers@splunk.com. Please include the nature of the accessibility problem and your e-mail or contact address. If the accessibility problem involves a particular page, the message should include the URL of that page.
Splunk doesn't accept unsolicited agency resumes and won't pay fees to any third-party agency or firm that doesn't have a signed agreement with Splunk.
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