Proposal Coordinator, Washington Dc

Company:

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off ( PTO), Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401 ( k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.

Responsibilities:

• Proposal Coordinator will handle all logistical aspects of bid submission
• Based on input from various internal departments, Proposal Coordinator will aggregate and/or create proposal content, and draft proposals with accurate, concise, fluid responses, ensuring strict adherence to RFP/RFQ requirements
• Proposal Coordinator will maintain the file management system to track opportunities and success rates, and analyze market specific success rates to recommend product/price adjustments as necessary
• Proposal Coordinator will be available for customer interaction during the entire bid process, including follow-up questions, conference calls, meetings, upon Sales request
• Proposal Coordinator will work in close cooperation with Sales to identify and research viable RFP/RFQ opportunities, both in the private sector ( in the retail/Corporate and wholesale/Netcentric segments) and in the public sector across North America
• Proposal Coordinator will manage the response to RFPs/RFQs, to ensure complete and timely bid submission, including identifying the necessary internal ( or external) resources to achieve that goal
• Proposal Coordinator will assess the feasibility of the requirements therein, based on technical assessment by Sales Engineering, and assessments by other departments ( Operations, Legal, Billing, etc.)
• Proposal Coordinator must be able to recommend which RFPs/RFQs should be pursued based on clear, logical reasoning

Qualifications:

• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Detailed-oriented with excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong PC skills with proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent ( Master is a plus)
• Proficiency in French, German and/or Spanish is a strong plus
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and thrive in fast-faced environment
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written, with strong proofreading, editing and writing ability, is an absolute must
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
• 3+ years of experience working with complex bids in a technology environment ( telecommunications is a plus, public sector is welcome)

COVID-19 Policy:

Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated with one booster against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.

By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.

To apply for the Proposal Coordinator position, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] .

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.