Bid Efficiency Specialist

IT & Telecomms

MoD is partnering with a leading client in the GTA to recruit a Bid Efficiency Specialist. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing Bids & Transformation team and drive innovation and efficiency across the bid development process.
 
Reporting to the VP of Bids & Transformation, the Bid Efficiency Specialist will play a critical role in improving tools, processes, and systems used by cross-functional bid teams. You’ll be instrumental in developing AI-driven tools, enhancing costing models, streamlining workflows, and driving continuous improvement across all bid disciplines.
 
Key  Duties:

• Identify and implement improvements in bid-related tools (costing models, templates, reporting dashboards, SharePoint organization).
• Streamline and enhance processes across the full bid lifecycle.
• Support the integration of AI tools and assistant technologies into the bid process.
• Improve and automate costing models (primarily Excel-based) through advanced functions and consolidation techniques.
• Collaborate with technical, deployment, finance, legal, and bid management teams to identify and implement operational efficiencies.
• Support the creation and implementation of use cases for AI, automation, and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, Power Automate, Copilot Studio).
• Develop strategic use cases, execute and optimize them using a variety of techniques, and document outcomes.
• Contribute to the industrialization of successful AI use cases to make them accessible to non-technical team members.
• Provide user support for repetitive AI tasks and solutions.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience (co-op/internship experience accepted).
• Strong background in data analytics and mathematics.
• Proficient in Python and automation tools.
• Hands-on experience with Excel (macros, Visual Basic) and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Familiarity with ChatGPT or other generative AI tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated process improvement and continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Exposure to scheduling/planning tools (Primavera, MS Project).
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• Previous experience supporting bids or proposals.

If you’re someone who thrives on streamlining operations and integrating cutting-edge technology into business processes, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

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