Proposal Writer - ONT-1057
About The Position
Our proposal writing Pursuits team supports all 8 of our business units in finding, tracking, and highlighting new opportunities, as well as assisting with the setup and development of proposals for those opportunities. The current Pursuits workload can vary between 20-40 proposals in flight at any one time. When not actively working on proposals due for submission, the team undertakes templating and information gathering activities to support future proposals. As part of the team, the new Proposal Writer will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the proposal preparation process including the following tasks:
Requirements
- High school diploma; and Minimum 5 years of related experience as a Proposal or Technical Writer.
- Exceptional writer and editor with impeccable English language writing skills, capable of independently preparing well-structured, clear, and coherent written materials
- Meticulous attention to grammar, punctuation, and the nuances of the written word
- Computer savvy, with a good working familiarity of Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Capable of using available tools appropriately, including verifying and editing outputs, as well as identifying key phrasing and determining overall relevance
- Organized and self-motivated, understanding the importance of taking initiative to independently problem solve
- Strong ability to understand complex technical information and translate it into “plain language”
- Solid knowledge of technical writing and editing principles and processes
- Proactively looks for opportunities for process improvement and innovative ideas to inspire positive employee experiences
- Brings a “roll up your sleeves and get it done” attitude to take on any task
Nice To Haves
- A certificate/diploma/degree in marketing or technical writing
- Experience working at Engineering, Architectural, or Technical organizations supporting marketing and business pursuit objectives
- Graphic design experience an asset to assist the Communications team with creating marketing material, such as presentations, business cards, signage, presentation and event materials
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop
- Genuine desire to make an impactful contribution to a place where you yourself can build a long-term career.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of proposal content, coordinate with PBX’s design staff to solicit content, compile complete proposals, and manage the proposal submission process
- Coordinate with PBX’s design partners in preparing and submitting required documentation to support teaming opportunities
- Develop, maintain, and update proposal and marketing materials
- Analyze procurement documents (RFP, RFQ, NOI, etc.)
- Develop and maintain document templates
- Track business development, opportunities, and pursuits activities
- Assist with the development and upkeep of internal documentation including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, and quality management documents
- Conduct and track online bid searches to identify appropriate commercial opportunities
- Deliver high quality, brand-appropriate, accurate, and timely work to meet business goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
