Proposal Associate Analyst

Company: Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Location: Melville
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Proposal Associate Analyst

US-NY-Melville

Job ID: 33011
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Strategy/Planning
CSA Headquarters

About the Role

Responsible for assisting and supporting bid and RFI efforts, including conducting basic research, coordinating meetings and participating in preparing proposals and presentations. This is an entry level position that will grow individuals into the organization.

Your Impact

Proposal Management & Development - (70%)
- Participates and assists in proposal development and bid activities for local and regional opportunities including maintaining schedules, coordinating inputs and reviews, and tracking bid strategy implementation.
- Drafts responses to smaller and less complex RFI opportunities.
- Prepares PowerPoint presentations to support RFP/RFI/RFQ opportunities, as well as current contract renewals and expansion requests using defined processes.
- Conducts basic research of current prospects; researches and interviews Operations, Technology, and others to draft appropriate and effective copy for individual proposals and bid materials.
- Reviews and edits written materials to ensure quality and consistency.
- Meets established deadlines for all proposals.

Solution Design & Positioning (15%)
- Gains a clear understanding of division's and client's objectives, observing and absorbing market knowledge and trends.
- Documents solutions that address customer requirements and needs.
- Partners with key teams such as Pricing, Operations and Sales to obtain data required for less complex solution design and documentation.

Project Coordination (15%)
- Conducts basic research on potential clients in preparation for RFI/RFP/RFQ opportunities, exploring company websites, collateral, press releases to understand company culture, financials, and goals.
- Assists Proposal Analysts and Senior Proposal Analysts by coordinating Project Notebooks, meetings, and drafts for ongoing RFI/RFP/RFQ projects.

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

In accordance with applicable law, we are providing the anticipated annual rate for this role: $64,350 to $73,650/ year - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 0 to 2 years of related experience.
- Degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing related subject preferred.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- Must be a proficient, persuasive writer.
- Experience creating graphics and formatting documents.
- Research & analytical skills are required.
- Attention to detail balanced by a view of the larger goal.
- Must have professional image and polished presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a greater team.
- Project management skills required.
- Must be skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Visio).
- Experience with Adobe and proposal management software is a plus.
- May require travel to client sites, including overnights approx. 10% of time (valid driver's license and acceptable driving record necessary based on location).
- May be required to work non-standard hours due to client deadlines.
- Requires printing and packaging client-facing deliverables in a local Canon office.
- Must be able to lift and move boxes/packages weighing less than 15 lbs.


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 $29.4 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. as of 2023 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 38 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

Who We Are
Where Talent Fosters Innovation.

Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.

What We Offer

Youll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.

And Even More Perks!

-Employee referral bonus
-Employee discounts
-Dress for Your Day attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
-Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
-Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you cant get anywhere else

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All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

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 https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation

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.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are not reviewing this job posting on our Careers site https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon, we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon.

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