Manage and improve proposal operations: coordinate and track proposal activities, maintain reporting/tracking tools, produce dashboards and analyses, support proposal development (inputs, approvals, version control), document processes, collaborate cross-functionally, and recommend workflow and automation improvements to meet deadlines and drive efficiency.
Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help global organizations of all sizes prepare for what's next. Powered by the nation's largest Gig-speed broadband network and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation's largest technology provider to small businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Sr. Specialist, Proposal Operations Support to support our Business Operations team with a dedicated focus on Proposal Operations. This role supports high-impact, time-sensitive proposal efforts and requires the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong process-improvement mindset, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and exceptional organizational discipline to manage multiple deadlines and deliverables. Prior experience in proposal development or proposal operations is strongly preferred. Success in this role relies on adaptability, attention to detail, and a consistently positive, collaborative approach that supports cross-functional partners and continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Employees at all levels are expected to:
Disclaimer:
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Continuous Improvement; Business Operations; RFP Support; RFP Process; Process Improvements
Salary:
Pay Range: This job can be performed in Colorado with a Pay Range of $72,908.93 - $109,363.39
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years
Job Summary
We are seeking a Sr. Specialist, Proposal Operations Support to support our Business Operations team with a dedicated focus on Proposal Operations. This role supports high-impact, time-sensitive proposal efforts and requires the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong process-improvement mindset, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and exceptional organizational discipline to manage multiple deadlines and deliverables. Prior experience in proposal development or proposal operations is strongly preferred. Success in this role relies on adaptability, attention to detail, and a consistently positive, collaborative approach that supports cross-functional partners and continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
- Support Proposal Operations and broader Business Operations teams by coordinating, tracking, and managing proposal-related activities, deliverables, and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- Own and maintain proposal operations reporting and tracking tools, leveraging advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities to monitor workload, deadlines, compliance requirements, and operational metrics.
- Coordinate recurring operational reporting (weekly/monthly), including analysis of proposal activity, cycle times, capacity, and process effectiveness; recommend enhancements to tools, templates, and workflows to drive efficiency and consistency.
- Support proposal development efforts by organizing inputs, tracking approvals, managing version control, and ensuring deadlines and submission requirements are met.
- Generate operational summaries, dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses for leadership to support decision-making, prioritization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Document and improve proposal operations processes, identifying gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities for standardization and automation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders to support proposal execution and resolve issues impacting timelines or deliverables.
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion in managing priorities, resolving operational issues, and recommending process improvements.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to managing multiple concurrent requests and deadlines.
- Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; flexibility may be required to support critical proposal deadlines, including variable schedules or overtime as needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of Proposal Operations and Business Operations objectives.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer:
- This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Continuous Improvement; Business Operations; RFP Support; RFP Process; Process Improvements
Salary:
Pay Range: This job can be performed in Colorado with a Pay Range of $72,908.93 - $109,363.39
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years
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