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Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada. We provide exceptional customized service with an emphasis on reliability and outstanding customer support and our customers include over 85 of the Fortune 100. Granite has over $1.85 Billion in revenue with more than 2,100 employees and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. Our mission is to be the leading telecommunications company wherever we offer services as well as provide an environment where the value of each individual is recognized and where each person has the opportunity to further their growth and achieve success.

Granite has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the "Healthiest Companies" in Massachusetts for the past 15 consecutive years.

Our offices have onsite fully equipped state of the art gyms for employees at zero cost.

Granite's philanthropy is unparalleled with over $300 million in donations to organizations such as Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The ALS Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association to name a few.

We have been consistently rated a "Fastest Growing Company" by Inc. Magazine.

Granite was named to Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Granite was recently named One of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity.

Our company's insurance package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, 401K retirement with company match, childcare benefits, tuition assistance, and more.

If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to grow your career with a fast paced and progressive company, Granite has countless opportunities for you.

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Summary of Position:

The Granite Telecommunications Proposal Specialist works within all departments and directly supports Sales Operations and Client Services by managing all requested and submitted Request for Proposals (RFPs). This role is responsible for fully understanding each proposal, leading deal construction, and supporting negotiation strategies related to commercial, technical, and solution-based requirements.

The Proposal Specialist owns the endtoend development of each proposal, ensuring all project deadlines and deliverables are met. This includes collaborating with internal subject matter experts from Solution Engineering, Legal, PMO, and Finance to gather accurate

information, understand solution requirements, and ensure the proposal reflects Granite's capabilities. The role also involves tracking and maintaining all relevant RFP documents and coordinating technical or solutionbased support throughout the bid process.

The Proposal Specialist will join internal and external calls to support Sales Operations, clearly communicating requirements, clarifications, and solution details. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage high volumes of email, messaging, and crossdepartmental coordination. Accuracy and efficiency in the creation of all proposal responses and quotes are critical, as the specialist often partners closely with fellow Proposal Team members and business stakeholders. The role requires a solid understanding of Granite's products, services, and solution possibilities. The Proposal Specialist is also responsible for leveraging and maintaining the Loopio platform, ensuring content is current, accurate, and aligned with evolving business and technical standards. In addition, the Proposal Specialist plays a key role in supporting opportunities across commercial and government markets. Responsibilities include gathering and formatting information, writing and editing proposal content, and securing required approvals. Success in this environment requires practicality,strong communication, relationshipbuilding skills, and a collegial, teamoriented mindset.

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  Work with varies departments, such as sales, solutions engineering, legal and finance teams to understand customer needs and develop strategy for the proposal response.

  
  
  
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  Ownership of solution aspects of the RFP project timeline from beginning to end.

  
  
  
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  Ensuring all other associated representatives are involved and held accountable to deadlines and ownership of tasks.

  
  
  
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  Ability to work on multiple proposals simultaneously

  
  
  
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  Ability to problem solve, work under pressure and self-motivate, while ensuring all deadlines are met.

  
  
  
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  Express willingness to grow and take on writing tasks with minimal supervision.

  
  
  
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  Streamline and track statistics of wins (Units and products awarded) and categorize losses based on pricing, solution, or written proposal. Under trends to improve succession for the future.

  
  
  
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  Meet all proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; transmitting proposals.

  
  
  
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  Work effectively with internal subject matter experts to develop consistent, compelling responses to satisfy proposal requirements.

  
  
  
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  Review functional, technical and company information received from internal subject matter experts.

  
  
  
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  Coordinate final production and delivery of completed proposal response.

  
  
  
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  Ability to work on multiple proposals simultaneously.

  
  
  
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  Maintain quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases.

  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree required.
  
• Excellent research skills and the ability to write persuasively and articulately.
  
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Strong coordination and planning skills.
  
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in drafting and/or contributing to proposals (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs etc.) responses.
  
• Must be technologically savvy in order to navigate and organize electronic submissions and online bids.
  
• Ability to identify problems and/or inefficiencies and independently offer/implement practical solutions.
  
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
  
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to prioritize and multi-task.
  
• Must be able to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced work environment with strict deadlines.
  
• Excellent internal and external negotiation skills. Must interface effectively with internal management, and customer representatives including contracting officers and specialists.
  
• Computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Office, MS Word).
  
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
  
• US Citizenship Required.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, communications, or related discipline preferred.

  
  
  
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  Prior representation of telecommunication clients or employment within the telecommunications industry.

  
  
  
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  1-3 years prior experience with government contracting, including Federal acquisition vehicles and statewide contracts.

  
  
  
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  Previous Experience with Proposal Automation Software such as but not limited to Loopio.

  
  
  
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  Professional certifications such as APMP, CPCM, CFCM, CCCM or PMP

  
  
  

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Operations

At Price Rite, our purpose is to care deeply about people, helping them to eat well and be happy! We want everything you do as a Price Rite Team Member to support that purpose and our overall values.

On your journey at Price Rite, you will learn a variety of departments, and skills necessary to be successful in retail grocery. Whether you are looking for a long-term career, or with Price Rite for summer work, we believe in cross training our team to allow us to deliver outstanding shopping experience to our customers.

To support our purpose, we have established our Service Priorities to help empower our team to meet our customer needs on a daily basis. Our service priorities are:

• Safety
• Friendliness
• Presentation
• Efficiency

Working at Price Rite is more than a job or career; it's a rewarding experience. Price Rite offers many great perks and benefits for their team; opportunities to give back to the community in which we serve, and cost saving programs designed to save you money, work/life balance, recognition and many other programs making Price Rite a great place to work and build a career.

The Full-Time Front-End Lead Clerk is accountable to the Front-End Manager and manages the performance of all aspects of Front-End Operations, including cash management, bookkeeping, front-end service, and payroll. Manage recruiting functions and coordinates all orientations and Team Member training. Coordinates community and store event programs throughout the store.

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Read, write and speak English
• Understand and follow direction given
• Perform the job while standing; able to bend, reach and stoop
• Work a flexible schedule consisting of daytime, evening and weekends
• Possess a satisfactory cash record (less than 2 errors over the last 12 months)

Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Team Member to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Accountable for cash office controls such as safe counts, reconciliation of cashier tills, preparation of deposits, generate various computer reports, prepare and order coin, gift cards, etc.
• Organize, clean and maintain cash office, front-end work stations.
• Supervise, train and develop team members.
• Provide backup for Front End Manager Coverage - schedule writing, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Communicate to all levels of management.
• Adhere to all front-end procedures, policies and practices.
• Travel to others stores as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Achieve company standards of the Price Rite Way...
• Proper use of store security systems and keys per company policies.

Important Disclaimer Notice: The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• 401k Savings Program
• Flexible work schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Time, Sick Time, 6 Paid Holidays
• Discount programs: Cell Phone discounts, ticket, hotel, vacation discounts and other personal discounts
• Well-Being Programs: Financial Well Being, Mental Health, Gym Membership Discounts
• Paid opportunities to participate in community events
• Recognition Programs: Team Member of the Month, Team Member of the Year, Safety Recognition, Performance Recognition, Monthly Team Member Store Events
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Ongoing training and career preparation
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits
• Company Paid Life Insurance with optional supplemental, spouse, and child coverage
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and AD&D