Senior Proposal Writer (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co. • Minneapolis, MN

82d • $78,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking an experienced senior proposal writer to join our Corporate Communications team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Corporate Communications group and use your strong project management and exceptional writing and editing skills to develop strategic and persuasive proposals and presentations in collaboration with engineers, scientists, and fellow business development and communications specialists. You'll also get to work on other exciting projects, such as project examples, marketing brochures, website content, blog posts, social media updates, news stories, newsletter features, and internal communications. A successful person in this role will be detail- and deadline-oriented and passionate about serving as a proposal manager and strategic communications advisor. They enjoy working independently and collaboratively as part of a team, using their project management expertise and technical writing skills to help differentiate Barr's message, advance understanding of Barr's services and value proposition, and deliver high-caliber proposals on time. They serve as a mentor to less experienced proposal writers and consistently demonstrate and advocate for proposal and marketing best practices. They are also flexible in working with project teams and are willing to occasionally modify schedules to meet project deadlines and/or client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, writing, or a related field.
• 10 or more years of relevant experience managing proposals or other complex projects to meet strict deadlines.
• Proven ability to lead through influence as a strategic proposal and communications advisor.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience developing content in multiple formats with working knowledge of graphic- and document-design principles.
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software.
• Superb interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 platforms, including Outlook, SharePoint, and MS Teams.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint or other client and project management systems.
• Experience with content management systems.
• Digital marketing experience.
• Technical editing experience.
• Photography experience.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel (1-2 times per year) to other Barr offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of compelling proposals and presentations by guiding and collaborating with technical teams to craft persuasive messaging that highlights Barr's services and value.
• Develop proposal strategies and drive proposal development to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.
• Write, edit, and design a variety of content—from proposals to feature articles—focusing on clarity, engagement, and impact.
• Maintain a consistent tone and message across materials to strengthen Barr's brand.
• Contribute to marketing campaigns by developing blog posts, social media content, news stories, and thought-leadership pieces that raise Barr's visibility and credibility in the market.
• Support the planning and execution of webinars, videos, and conference presentations, as well as the development of promotional and informational materials to extend Barr's outreach and client engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock.
• Profit distribution through annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders.
• Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities.
• Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff.
• Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities and ergonomic analysis and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree