Proposal Writer

My Next Career Path Staffing•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

A Proposal Writer (PW) analyzes solicitations to include Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs) to identify requirements for their assigned proposal sections, works with the Proposal Manager to develop/ identify win themes and response strategies. The PW is responsible for developing a perfectly responsive proposal, writing compelling content with ‘value added’ solutions, designing a visually pleasing response and mitigate unresponsive proposals. The PW will collaborate with the proposal team to produce a compliant proposal.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in English or Journalism.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to work on a team or independently.
Results oriented professional.
Works well in fast paced environments.
Have creative writing and descriptive writing skills.
Experience leading the authoring of technical documentation.
Ability to understand technical discussions to include networking, software applications and databases.
Preferably 2-4 years of experience as a writer for Professional Service, government contractor, management, or other related industries.

Responsibilities

Research, write, review and edit responses to RFP/RFQs for security and related services.
Provide feedback in support of bid/no bid decisions.
Managed the RFP/RFQ process from receipt to delivery of proposal, coordinating multiple internal resources to ensure document integrity.
Meet deadlines by being capable of prioritizing responsibilities and balancing your workload.
Create proposal outline and edit and revise proposals according to notes given by internal subject matter experts (SMEs).
Review previous company proposals in order to maintain a sense of consistency.
Help create graphics, tables and visuals for certain projects.
Prepare compliance matrices.
Assist with proposal formatting and production.
Maintain database and inventory of proposals to include updating Past Performance Information, Key Personnel resumes, Training Plans, etc.
Review and prepare responses to Sources Sought, Market Surveys and Request for Information (RFIs).
Support coordination of further submissions (Q&A, BAFO, Protest, etc.).
Update and maintain company capability statement, profile package and website content.
Support the coordination and updates for company agreements to include teaming, joint-venture, subcontracting, non-disclosure, consulting, mentor-protégé, licensing agent, etc.
Work as part of a team to offer suggestions for improvements or ways to streamline the proposal process.
Participate in debriefings and maintain evaluation notes.
Give presentations to the executive board.
Attend relevant conferences, webinars and workshops.