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KSI POSITIONS
Currently, there are no open Associate positions available at KSI. Please check back for updates on future opportunities.
About Us
What We Do
Key Solutions, Inc. (KSI) is a team of proposal development, capture, and graphic design experts. We help our clients win Government work using capture and proposal best practices and methodologies.
KSI Value
Our approach to delivering value to our clients is simple. We strive to deliver quality support on every proposal, go above and beyond to ensure our client’s success, and receive commensurate compensation for our services. By adhering to these principles, we’ve built a reputable organization with returning, happy clients and consultants.
IS A CONSULTING ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU?
We are looking for capture and proposal professionals who are team-oriented, flexible, experienced, and customer-focused. Consulting requires a dedication to client satisfaction and often longer hours. However, it can be a highly rewarding role with a diverse range of clients and projects, the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings and get paid for every hour worked, and the flexibility to choose your projects.
BACKGROUNDS AND SKILLSETS
We are looking for Associate Consultants with the following skills:
• Proposal Management
• Proposal Writing and Editing
• Orals Coaching
• Capture Management
• Solution Architecture
• Pricing Analysis
• Desktop Publishing
• Graphic Design
IT’S A PLUS IF YOU HAVE…
• Healthcare experience
• Department of Energy experience
• FED SIM experience
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH KSI
Ease of Doing Business
• Clear communication and processes
• We provide a detailed scope of work to ensure you understand expectations for each client assignment
• KSI accommodates a range of rates and often pays more than our competitors
Dedicated Account Management Team
With KSI, you’ll work on exciting projects and support reliable clients. Our dedicated Account Team is focused on finding work for our network of independent consultants.
Markets
• Federal
• State, Local, and Education (SLED)
• International
• Commercial
Your Payments Will Always Be On-Time
• Our Associate Consultants are paid on the 15th and last day of the month, even if KSI has not received payment from the client
• Net 30 payment terms
Values and Leadership
The heart of KSI is about more than landing contracts. Our leadership is committed to our cultural principles based on “Principle-Centered Winning (PCW).” PCW is based on the principle that you should always have your client’s best interests at heart and that by helping companies win and perform important work, you are serving the greater good of our nation.
FAQs
“HOW SOON CAN I START WORKING?”
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How Soon Can I Start Client Work?
Once you apply for an Associate Consultant role, your information is entered into our system. If your experience and credentials meet KSI criteria, a team member will contact you to schedule a call. This call’s purpose is to meet and find out your project sweet spots, rates, preferences, and more. This helps us match you to the right clients and work. The more you work with KSI, the better we can match you with clients looking for exactly what you offer.
What is the Expertise Level Needed to Work as an Associate Consultant?
The KSI Associate Team are professionals with direct subject matter and proposal development experience and expertise. Because our clients expect us to ramp up and acclimate to projects quickly, we do not recruit junior professionals. The ideal Associate Consultant must have at least eight years of experience in their field and be able to adjust to a client’s systems and processes. Alternatively, they may be expected to use their market knowledge, subject matter, or proposal expertise to assist the client in establishing processes.
What is the difference between an Associate Consultant and a full-time employee?
Our Associate Consultant roles are 1099 positions. They are not full-time employees and, therefore, do not receive benefits. Joining the Associate team is perfect for experienced bid and proposal professionals who want to select their projects, create their schedules, and receive payment for every hour of billable work. It can be a highly rewarding and lucrative role.
Who Handles My Questions or Concerns?
You will always have the full support of the KSI Account Management team. They handle all project scoping, invoicing, and client account management. You will never be expected to address questions or issues outside the scope of your subject matter or proposal role. Your Account Manager will check in on you and your client weekly to ensure the project runs efficiently.
How Does KSI Select Consultants?
Your success is our success, which is why we curate our Associate Consultant network based on our quality standards. Our team reviews all consultants when they apply, and regularly to determine their good standing with clients. Furthermore, all Associate Consultants who join our network receive final approval from our CEO.
WHAT OUR CONSULTANTS ARE SAYING
I have been working with Key Solutions as a consultant for over five years. Their team is professional, hard-working, and knowledgeable. I enjoy working with them and would recommend them.
Cynthia Maison
Proposal Management Consultant
The professionals at KSI are personable, responsive, and on schedule. I wholeheartedly recommend Key Solutions. They are subject matter experts who not only care but also know what they are doing!
Samrah Osman
Graphic and Web Design Consultant
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