Badger Meter

Proposal Specialist

Proposal Specialist
Notice info
LocationMilwaukee, WI
Job Typefull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job

Why Badger Meter?

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource.

What You Will Contribute:

The Proposal Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate information in relation to products, services, and pricing. This role ensures the appropriate items are entered in the response and required documents are gathered. You will work directly with members of the proposal, legal, marketing and sales team to develop high-quality, accurate responses for Request-for-Proposals (RFPs). This position is critical to ensuring Badger Meter presents high quality responses that allow us to win new business and supports the maintenance of established contracts.

Job Duties:

Review, analyze and understand each request for proposal (RFP) assigned to and partner with the Lead and Writer to ensure effective kick-off of each response.
Participate in sales meetings and communications to understand and assess the correct product and service needs for the specific response.
Oversee and manage all material gathering and response submissions for each RFP including pricing. On larger RFPs partner with Proposal Lead and Writer to complete questionnaires.
Take responsibility for final submission of proposals to customers, basic build out in response software in smaller RFP responses, extensions of previous won RFPs, and connecting with subject-matter experts on areas of uncertainty when answering the RFP.
Assist other Specialists through the review of response questions and use the knowledge of co-workers to ensure the highest quality responses are drafted and submitted.
Use a continuous improvement mindset to find ways to streamline the team’s ability to easily gather data/ Work with the Writer and Associate Writer to ensure this feedback is shared and updated to support future projects.
Answer requests for questionnaires and for information depending on size and availability.
Demonstrate clear knowledge of product functionality and value proposition.


Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Engineering, Education, or related field preferred
3+ years of experience in Marketing, Communication, Engineering, Sales, Grant Writing, Education or Business desired


Qualifications:

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required
Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines at once required
Advanced ability to translate RFP materials and manage a list of requirements required
APMP Certification preferred
Proficiency with Adobe Pro and Qvidian or a similar software preferred


Competencies:

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.


Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.


Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

Privacy Statement

The Employee and Applicant Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, share, retain, and safeguard applicant information. Please see the privacy statement on our website here.

Similar Jobs

company-logo

Corporate Planning Engineer

logo
Permian Resources
Job TypeFull time
 
Midland, Texas
13 days ago
company-logo

Proposal Specialist

Badger Meter
Job Typefull time
 
Milwaukee, WI
7 days ago
company-logo

Proposal Specialist

Hitachi Energy
Job Typefull time
 
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
29 days ago
company-logo

Proposal Coordinator

HAZEN AND SAWYER
 
Columbus, OH
13 days ago
company-logo

Proposal Coordinator

Brink Constructors, Inc.
Job TypeFull time
 
Rapid City, SD
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Senior Technical Proposal Specialist

Siemens Energy
Job Typefull time
 
Raleigh, NC
19 days ago
company-logo

Proposals Coordinator

PAR Western Line Contractors
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$54080 - $64480
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
24 days ago
company-logo

Proposals Coordinator

PTW Energy Services Ltd.
Job TypeFull time
 
Calgary, AB
27 days ago
company-logo

Proposals Manager

PAR Western Line Contractors
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$75000 - $105000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
24 days ago
company-logo

Bid and Proposal Specialist

Thiess
Job Typefull time
 
Salt Lake City, UT
29 days ago
company-logo

Proposal Specialist/Data Analyst

Sunsolar Solutions
Job Typefull time
Salary
$52000 - $52000
Peoria, AZ
2 days ago
company-logo

Proposal Manager, Business Development

TerraPower
Salary
$113605 - $208762
Bellevue, WA
7 days ago
company-logo

Director of Proposal Management

Slipstream Group
Salary
$91787 - $112385
Madison, WI
3 days ago
company-logo

Senior Proposal Engineer

GE Vernova
Job Typefull time
 
Markham, ON
15 days ago
company-logo

Senior Proposal Writer

Itron, Inc.
Job Typefull time
Salary
$75000 - $141000
Liberty Lake, WA
24 days ago
company-logo

Senior Proposal Writer

Itron
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$75000 - $141000
Liberty Lake, WA
24 days ago
company-logo

Marketing Proposal Engineer

Hitachi Energy
Job Typefull time
 
North Carolina, United States
14 days ago
company-logo

Proposal Engineer - Aftermarket

Babcock Power
Job Typefull time
Salary
$88750 - $122250
Louisville, KY
27 days ago
company-logo

Proposal Engineer - Aftermarket

Babcock Power APAC Pvt. Ltd.
Job Typefull time
Salary
$88750 - $122250
Louisville, KY
27 days ago
company-logo

Planning Specialist

Qcells
Job TypeFull time
 
Dalton, GA
23 days ago

Trending Jobs

company-logo

Electrical Engineer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$55 - $75
Canonsburg, PA
5 months ago
company-logo

Division Order Analyst

Coronado Resources
Job TypeFull time
 
Dallas, TX
2 months ago
company-logo

Professional Landman

Penterra Services, LLC
Job TypeContract
 
Lovington, NM
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Accounts Payable Clerk

LPR Energy
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$65000 - $65000
Dallas, TX
3 months ago
company-logo

Division Order Landman

R. Lacy Services, Ltd.
Job TypeFull time
 
Longview, TX
about 2 months ago
company-logo

Business Analyst – Accounting

Permian Resources
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$110000 - $150000
The Woodlands, Texas
13 days ago
company-logo

contract landman

HPS Oil & Gas Properties
Job TypeFull time
 
Lafayette, LA
5 months ago
company-logo

Oil and Gas Land and Title Analyst - SAM Associate II

Bank of America
Job TypeFull time
 
Dallas, TX
3 months ago
company-logo

Attorney

Toeppich & Associates
Job TypeFull time
 
Houston, TX
over 1 year ago
company-logo

Landman

Stockyards Energy Land Services
Job TypeContract
 
Akiachak, TX
7 months ago
company-logo

Title Landman

Sustain Land Services
Job TypeFull time
 
Norman, OK
4 months ago
company-logo

Senior Landman

Greenlake Energy
Job TypeFull time
 
Austin, TX
3 months ago
company-logo

Title Reviewer

Innovation Land Services
Job TypeFull time
 
Pittsburgh, PA
5 months ago
company-logo

contract Landman

HPS Oil & Gas Properties
Job TypeFull time
 
Midland, TX
5 months ago
company-logo

Oil and Gas Title Attorney

Oliva Gibbs PLLC
Job TypeFull time
 
Houston, TX
3 months ago
company-logo

Electrical Designer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$45 - $60
Canonsburg, PA
5 months ago
company-logo

Civil/Structural Designer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$30 - $60
Canonsburg, PA
5 months ago
company-logo

Data Analyst

River City Science Academy
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$20 - $45
Jacksonville, FL
4 months ago
company-logo

Software Integrations Developer

Permian Resources
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$160000 - $210000
The Woodlands, Texas
13 days ago
company-logo

Senior Division Order Analyst

Formentera
Job TypeFull time
Salary
$110000 - $130000
Austin, TX
about 1 year ago