Proposal Specialist
Cohesity
Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe.
We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our culture.
Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security?
The Proposal Specialist role is responsible for managing, coordinating, and developing high-quality responses to Vendor Questionnaires, Risk and Security Assessments, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other business development inquiries. The ideal candidate has proposal experience in the technology/cybersecurity industries using a proposal management tool such as Responsive, thrives under tight deadlines, with a commitment to excellence in every submission.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:
Manage project document import and exports in the Responsive proposal platform
Analyze RFP/RFI/questionnaire requirements
Assign and manage inputs from internal stakeholder teams, including legal, customer trust, and technical SMEs
Draft, edit, format, and proofread proposal content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency
Collaborate cross-functionally to continuously improve proposal processes and win strategies
Working closely with the account team, manage timelines to ensure the timely submission of all proposal documents
Maximize the value of existing content libraries and tools with AI, adhering to internal best practices, to streamline proposal development
Track proposal status, archive completed projects, and support lessons learned after submission
Support content library management and other related tasks as assigned
WE'D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
Associate’s degree in Business, Communications, English, IT, or related field (Bachelor’s preferred)
Minimum of two (2) years of proposal experience in the technology or cybersecurity industry
Excellent writing, editing, and formatting skills with strong attention to detail
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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In-Office Expectations
Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.
Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the right to work in the job location.