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Although the primary responsibility is to generate proposals, contracts, and pricing related content, the bulk of the work entails extensive fact finding, critical thinking, data analysis and collaboration to ensure the proposals generated meet both the expectations of the customer as well as NISC. Requirements include the ability to manage complex projects, effective problem-solving, analytical thinking skills and excellent writing skills to communicate custom terms and conditions negotiated during the sales cycle.\nEssential Duties:\nPrepare contracts, change orders, and proposals for multi-industries. \nPerform maintenance of proposal templates. \nGather and manage information from product, implementation and sales teams to help prepare RFPs (Request for Proposals). \nOptimize efficiencies through the creation and refinement of best practices.\nResearch sales related activitiesto improve efficiencies.\nExplore data integration and reportingbetween multiple databases.\nDevelop dashboards and reporting to present data across the organization improving awareness and decision-making abilities.\nIdentify trends and develop solutions to drive data integrity.\nAssist in the review of industry specific contracts to ensure the contract aligns with final proposal. \nOther duties as assigned. \nCommitment to NISC’s Statement of Shared Values. \nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred:\n2+ years of related experience preferred\nKnowledge of NISC’s pricing models, software applications, and hardware.\nKnowledge of project management processes and theory.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nMastery skills in MS Excel\nBasic level presentation and training skills.\nExcellent telephone etiquette and an ability to deal effectively with Members/Internal Customers.\nResearch and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.\nWorking level knowledge of business-related software applications and services.\nAbility to organize and prioritize.\nAbility to interact in a positive manner with internal and external contacts.\nAbility to set and manage internal and external Member/Vendor expectations.\nConflict resolution skills.\nAbility to travel as often as necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the position.\nStrong ability to demonstrate initiative and accountability.\nNISC’s Shared Values & Competencies:\nIntegrity - We are committed to doing the right thing - always.\nRelationships - We are committed to building and preserving lasting relationships.\nInnovation - We promote the spirit of creativity and champion new ideas.\nTeamwork - We exemplify the cooperative spirit by working together.\nEmpowerment - We believe individuals have the power to make a difference.\nPersonal Development - We believe the free exchange of knowledge and information is absolutely necessary to the success of each individual and the organization.\nEducation Preferred:\nBachelor’s Degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.\nMinimum Physical Requirements:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 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