RFP Manager jobs in Iowa

About Perfection Learning: Our mission is to partner with educators on solutions that break down learning barriers and help all students realize their potential. With innovative digital and print curriculum in 6-12 language arts, Advanced Placement courses, and a wide range of other subjects and grade levels, we are experiencing rapid growth as schools transition to blended learning. As a family-owned business since 1926, we build for the long term through a continual investment in our team where everyone is expected to take the initiative, work together, think critically, as well as learn and grow as individuals. 

K-12 Adoptions & RFP Specialist 
Standard Working Hours: 8-hour workdays, with specific start and end times to be mutually agreed upon between the employee and the manager 
Work Location: In-office workdays at the Clive location Tuesday-Thursday; Optional at-home workdays on Monday and Friday 
Reporting Structure:  Reports to the Director of RFPs, Adoptions, and Field Marketing. 

Primary Responsibilities 

Identify and Pursue RFP/Bid Opportunities: 

 

 

 

 

Lead RFP Proposal Lifecycle: 

 

Manage RFP/Bid Database: 

 

Correlation of Development for Adoptions/RFPs: 

 

State Adoptions and Submittal Responsibilities: 

 

 

Job Description: 
Successful candidate will have a proven ability to: 
RFP/Bid Opportunity Identification – Partner with the sales team to identify potential upcoming RFP and adoption opportunities, assessing product fit, win/loss potential, and developing a proactive pipeline. Monitor and analyze the daily bids provided through subscription services such as RFP School Watch.  

RFP Proposal Lifecycle Leadership – Lead the end-to-end process of program-specific bid proposals, from initial bid decisions to final submission. Manage and lead cross-functional teams to gather requirements for polished submissions. 

State Adoption Strategist – Evaluate adoption opportunities, prepare bid documentation, and coordinate all required materials to ensure preparedness for state and open adoptions. Strategically collaborate with sales and marketing in the 5-year outlook of key product areas in state and open adoptions. 

Organization of Bid Database and Sales Resources – Collaborate with multiple teams to coordinate key sales collateral and samples for best package considerations bids and open, closed, and state adoptions. Proactively oversee bid software library, projects, and related data, while developing and creating and refining bid templates and styles to present our best offerings in bids. Stay informed of evolving bid and market trends to ensure our competitive edge. 

Requirements 

Bachelor's degree required, with teaching certification. Master’s degree preferred. 

3-5 years of teaching experience, especially at the secondary level, and English Language Arts/Humanities preferred. 

1–3-year proposal/content writing experience in a fast-paced environment 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detail. 

Strong interpersonal skills for open communication, team cooperation, and building professional relationships. 

Intermediate to Advanced-level experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite 

Experience editing and assembling documents 

Advanced Organizational skills – must be able to handle multiple, complex projects in various stages of development and/or implementation at once. 
 

Position includes competitive salary, benefits, and 401K. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V. 

Salary range: $55,000-$70,000 Based on experience