Proposals Specialist

The Proposals Specialist is responsible for understanding aspects of the offshore market sector (including floating offshore installations), developing proposals in conjunction with operations and marketing for submission to clients, and assisting sales and consulting services to both new and existing clients in support of the overall strategic and business objectives.

What You Will Do

• Follow the ABS offshore proposal/project generation process and have a working knowledge of the Shipley process with supervision.
• Gather client‑relevant information to assist in preparing proposals based on feedback from Business Development and/or Opportunity Owners.
• Utilize the pricing tool and/or fee schedule for fee estimation within local and regional levels.
• Draft, edit and finalize proposals, interacting with Business Development/Opportunity Owners and SMEs.
• Provide data‑analysis queries, including benchmarking, using ABS software platforms and provide output reports as necessary.
• Manage an entire proposal effort and liaise with the Opportunity Owner to ensure timely receipt of bid information for development, review and approval of the formal proposal.
• Assist Business Development and/or Opportunity Owners in preparing proposal‑related slides and executive summaries for senior‑management alignment and approval.
• Submit proposal internally for approval, based on current delegation of authority.
• Ensure issuance of final agreements and contracts aligns with ABS scope and is received in a timely manner for review and approval by the Client and/or Business Development and/or Opportunity Owners.
• Prepare renewal proposal process within appropriate deadlines before expiration of existing agreements at local level.
• Provide ongoing communication with Business Development and/or Opportunity Owners and departmental individuals regarding proposal/project status.
• Maintain each customer’s proposal files, updating electronic databases, supplier registration, agreements and contracts tracking lists, calculation files, correspondence files, and program files.
• Maintain integrity of the document filing system.

What You Will Need

Education and Experience

• Graduate from university with a bachelor’s degree in Marine, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Offshore Engineering or related discipline; preferred for graduates from a marine‑industry recognized college or university.
• Prior experience in the marine and/or offshore energy industry.
• Good command of the English language.
• Computer literacy in financial analysis software considered an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of the offshore industry and offshore installations.
• Proficiency in database and word processing software, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment individually and as part of a team.
• Strong decision‑making and organization skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to write well‑formatted, concise executive summaries.
• Excellent telephone and communication skills.
• Capability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capability to handle several proposals simultaneously.
• Teamwork orientation.
• Attention to accuracy.
• Agile and flexible in achieving duties.
• Ability to develop initial process flows and graphics in PowerPoint or MS Publisher for further development by graphic artists.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to a Manager, Director, or Executive level position.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination against any applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under federal or applicable state law.