Job Description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the world's top professional services firms, and in support of our global workforce strategy, we're growing our operations in the Philippines through our wholly owned affiliate, CohnReznick Philippines. We create rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Commercial Advisory Proposal Writer Senior Specialist to join the Marketing team in our Philippines office.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

WHY COHNREZNICK

At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your why at the firm.

We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

The Commercial Advisory Proposal Writer Senior Specialist will engage in full life-cycle proposal development, including, leading sales strategy sessions, template layout and structure, content development, conducting compliance reviews.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Focus Area

What This Looks Like Day-to-Day

End-to-End Proposal Management

Tier 2 & 3 proposals, and pursuit responses from kickoff through submission, managing timelines, storyboards, and stakeholder inputs across time zones.
Support proposal kickoff calls with US partners/pursuit leads to clarify win themes, scope, and client hot buttons.
Build and manage proposal schedules, assignment trackers, and version control so nothing is missed under tight deadlines.

Content Development & Writing

Draft, tailor, and edit executive summaries, firm/team qualifications, staff bios, case studies, and value propositions from a content library and SME input.
Translate technical or industry-specific input from partners/SMEs into clear, client-ready, persuasive narrative.
Contribute to the proposal teams reusable content and boilerplate library to increase speed and consistency.

Peer Review & Quality Control

Conduct structured peer reviews (Pink/Red/Gold Team-style) of proposal drafts for messaging, compliance, and win-theme alignment.
Proofread and quality-check all deliverables for grammar, formatting, brand consistency, and adherence to client instructions.
Provide constructive, specific feedback to writers and coordinators to raise the overall quality bar.

Compliance & Risk Management

Build and maintain compliance matrices to ensure 100% responsiveness to RFP/RFI requirements, mandatory forms, and evaluation criteria.
Flag risks, missing requirements, or inconsistencies early, and escalate appropriately to US leadership.
Ensure proposals meet firm brand, legal, and confidentiality standards prior to submission.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary proposal point of contact for assigned pursuits, coordinating across partners, subject-matter experts, graphic design, and pricing/finance.
Provide proactive status updates and clear asks to US stakeholders, respecting time-zone constraints.
Support onboarding/training of junior proposal coordinators on tools, templates, and process.

Process, Tools & Continuous Improvement

Utilize CRM and proposal management tools (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics/Salesforce, SharePoint, Loopio or similar content libraries) to manage pursuits and content.
Track win/loss data and debrief insights; recommend process, template, or content improvements.
Support development of playbooks, SOPs, and training materials for the proposal function.

Your Experience.

The successful candidate will have:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field
Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., APMP Foundation or Practitioner) is a plus, not required

Experience

5+ years of experience in proposal development, business development, or a related function within professional services, consulting, or advisory preferred
Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and orals/presentation preparation under tight deadlines
Proven track record of contributing to winning proposals, including shaping win themes and value propositions

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams), including template and style management
Working knowledge of proposal and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Loopio, RFPIO/Responsive, or similar)
Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and basic design principles for polished document formatting

Core Competencies

Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to turn complex technical input into clear, persuasive content
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet competing deadlines
Ability to collaborate with senior leaders, partners, and subject matter experts and to drive input from stakeholders who are not direct reports
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and brand consistency
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Other

Willingness to work extended hours when proposal deadlines require
Ability to handle confidential client and firm information with discretion

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

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