Bid Officer

Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, is seeking an experienced Bid Officer with native or professional level Dutch and English writing skills. This role involves supporting the preparation of winning IT proposals for public and private sector clients in Belgium, The Netherlands, and EU Institutions. The Bid Officer will analyze tender specifications, define winning strategies, design solutions with technical experts, write proposals in Dutch or English, and collaborate with various team members to ensure all requirements are met.

Must Have

• Analyze tender specifications to identify requirements
• Participate in defining winning strategy based on requirements
• Design best-value solution in collaboration with technical experts
• Write proposals in Dutch or English
• Collaborate with team members, technical experts, or external contributors
• Ensure coverage of requirements by the proposal
• Translate and improve existing texts from English to Dutch for proposals
• University degree in IT or similar professional experience
• Professional experience in IT projects
• Fluency in Dutch (Native or C2)
• Fluency in English (C2)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good to Have

• Active knowledge of French (B1+)
• Professional experience in projects or public tenders for Belgian/Dutch (semi-)public sector and/or EU Institutions
• Practical experience in proposal preparation or bid management

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive and attractive salary package
• Comprehensive health insurance plan
• Convenient meal allowance provided through a ticket restaurant card
• Opportunity to take part in impactful projects that make a difference at both the national and European level
• In-house training sessions and a wide range of online learning opportunities
• Join a collaborative culture where we regularly celebrate achievements and milestones together

Company Description

Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, specializes in the management of complex public sector IT projects, including systems integration, informatics and analytics, solution implementation and program management. Our team helps lead clients through digital and information systems design, bringing expertise in a variety of areas ranging from software development, data science and security management to machine learning, cloud, and mobile development.

Arηs Group was acquired by Accenture in July 2024.

Job Description

Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, is looking for an experienced Bid Officer with Dutch and English writing skills as native or professional level (C2). You will support the preparation of winning proposals in the IT sector (consultancy, software development, data science, managed services, infrastructure) for public and private customers in Belgium and The Netherlands, and large open public tenders for EU Institutions.

You will be part of our experienced and successful bid team co-located in our HQ in Luxembourg, Greece and Belgium (with a choice to be flexibly based in Brussels, Zaventem or Leuven – in sound balance with teleworking/home office).

Roles and responsibilities

• Analyse tender specifications to identify requirements
• Participate to defining the winning strategy based on requirements
• Design the best-value solution in collaboration with technical experts
• Write the proposal in Dutch or English (depending on customer)
• Collaborate with team members, technical experts, or external contributors
• Ensure coverage of requirements by the proposal (selection and award criteria)
• Translate and improve existing texts from English to Dutch for proposals

Qualifications

Your profile

• University degree in IT or similar professional experience
• Professional experience in IT projects, e.g. as Architect, Analyst, Project Manager, etc.
• Professional experience in projects or public tenders for the Belgian/The Netherlands (semi-)public sector and/or EU Institutions is an added value
• Fluency in Dutch (Native or C2) and English (C2), both written and verbal is a must; active knowledge of French (B1+) is a plus.
• Practical experience in proposal preparation or bid management is an added value
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite is a must
• Solution-oriented and curious mind-set
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management and organizational abilities
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Adaptability and willingness to continuously learn and grow
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Additional Information

WHAT´S IN IT FOR YOU?

• We value your contribution, which is why we offer a competitive and attractive salary package.
• Your wellbeing is our priority – from day one, you are covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan.
• Benefit from a convenient meal allowance provided through a ticket restaurant card.
• Take part in impactful projects that make a difference at both the national and European level.
• Continue to grow with us through in-house training sessions and a wide range of online learning opportunities.
• Join a collaborative culture where we regularly celebrate achievements and milestones together.