Government affairs specialist job description

This position is primarily responsible for coordinating bid board activities in support of the Military & Defense team in order to maximize sales opportunities. Effectively coordinates special projects, prioritizing appropriately to ensure that the goals and objectives are accomplished within the established timelines. Provides status updates to project stakeholders, ensuring the quality and integrity of the information to enable effective decision making.
Responsibilities
• Work within e-bid sites to review bid opportunities, communicate those opportunities to the sales team and submit bid packages.
• Track bid metrics including bids submitted, won, lost, etc.
• Execute special projects as assigned by management, providing accurate data, detailed explanations, and proper presentation to enable appropriate decision making.
• Ensure project execution stays on schedule.
• Assist with the research and resolution of issues pertaining to assigned projects, interfacing with the sales team, marketing, legal, operations or supply chain, as necessary to do so.
• Conduct research, identify information, perform analysis, create formal response of findings as directed by manager.
• Collaborate with other involved parties to prepare bid responses.
• Provide support for large customer contracts, including customer service and appropriate problem resolution when necessary.
• Perform Competitive Assessment - analysis of specific competitor information on product offerings and performance as well as competitor's markets.
• May perform initial review of RFQ's to determine necessary stakeholders that need to be contacted.
• May develop and maintain reports to customers and coordinate various pricing and product programs and spreadsheets.
• May act as a technical coordinator for any products added to the operating system for the M&D team.
• May gather product data and assemble it into reports or format in a manner that is acceptable to a customer or operating system.
• Perform all other work as assigned by manager.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field
• 2-4 years of project management experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining timelines, accuracy & appropriate detail
• Ability to effectively schedule and adjust project time lines as priorities shift with business needs
• Ability to understand and resolve Industrial business problems
• Strong understanding of Military & Defense segment, as well as knowledge of Snap-on products, services, conditions of sale and warranty policy, is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the company and with external customers and vendors (includes written, verbal and presentation skills)
• Must be able to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Culturally adept to manage personal interactions in multi-cultural settings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite products including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Must have and maintain all required credentials
• Domestic travel (5-10%) may be required

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
Your Key Responsibilities



Prepares materials for meetings and other events involving government representatives on all levels. Develop one-pagers, presentations, educational materials, reports, articles, whip count analysis, press releases and legislation summaries. Responds to enquiries from government representatives. Monitors, analyzes, and interprets existing and proposed government legislation and its impact on the company's activities. Coordinates various events and participates in programs to promote and improve the company's image. Advises management on political developments. Collaborate with colleagues throughout the organization to provide policy and public affairs guidance, supporting and executing engagement campaigns to promote awareness of Schaeffler's purpose, work and expertise. Work to research and advance key policy issues in line with strategic business priorities. Partner with government agencies, state and local leaders, regional third-party organizations, and coalition partners on shared public policy goals Work cross-functionally with members of the communications, legal and operations orgs Track legislation relevant to Schaeffler at the municipal, county and state level Create and update tracking spreadsheets for active legislation.



Your Qualifications



Bachelor's degree in Political Sciences Minimum of 5 years of experience within government affairs


As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Information on our understanding of leadership can be found here: www.schaeffler.com/leadership .

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Your contact


Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

Jason Gould

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Keywords: Communications & Investor Relations;


Job Type
: Professional

Job Family
: Communications & Investor Relations

Contract Type
: Not Applicable

Schedule
: Full-Time


Nearest Major Market:
Charlotte

Nearest Secondary Market:
South Carolina

Job Segment:
Research

US-VA-Arlington
Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Category: Sales Support
Position Type: Full-Time

Overview

Canon U.S.A.'s Corporate Office is currently seeking a Government Bids Specialist to join our Government Operations Team. The person in this role is responsible for responding to request for bids/proposals and administering federal government contracts and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA's). A background in the federal government bids process and contracts administration is highly recommended for this position.

This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.

This hybrid role is available in either Melville, New York or Arlington, Virginia.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for all bid activities including but not limited to review, distill, and identify bid requirements and concerns; develop bid strategies, formulate comprehensive and quality proposals/quotes; and track bid activities and maintain bid log. Act as the focal point of contact for proposal development and seeking clarifications from customers.
- Act as the contract liaison between Canon and Government, including participation in pre-award/post award discussions, contract negotiations/modifications and cure notices, if applicable. Contract maintenance includes product refreshes, renewals and up-to-date marketing information.
- Administer and coordinate activities involving the acceptance, monitoring and performance of Federal government contracts.

Qualifications

Please note: We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor.
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, required.
- Minimum three years' of work experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal audits and compliance, required.
- Experience with managing a GSA Federal Schedule (preferred).
- Must demonstrate strong proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Excel, Word, & Outlook programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Functions effectively as part of a team.
- Incumbent must demonstrate superior time management, organizational and interpersonal skills,
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Possesses strong decision making/problem solving skills.
The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship for this position.

Company Overview

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $30.4 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2020 and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2020. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting and follow us on

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Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at

We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor.

We are an EEO/AA employer. Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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