Proposals - Senior Proposal Writer

Talent Acquisition

2d•$85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Senior Proposal Writer is a key part of the Commercial Excellence team and is primarily responsible for supporting end-to-end bid and proposal activities, resource allocation, and coordinating activities with cross functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required or equivalent required
3 – 5 years of experience in proposal writing and management
Ability to work with numerous software packages and procurement portals including Microsoft 365, Adobe Illustrator, and AI Tools.
Ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities while meeting high quality standards
Knowledge of Demand Side Management and Renewable Energy programs
Outstanding communication and critical thinking skills, including proficiency with grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style guides
Demonstrated success in cultivating positive internal relationships
Skilled in communicating with internal audiences through a variety of channels
Ability to work with a wide range of subject matter experts in a collaborative manner
Relationship-oriented, energetic, and resourceful
Positive attitude under pressure, strong team player, responsible, dedicated, and self-motivated
Ability to adhere to schedules, meet deadlines, and establish clear priorities quickly
Must be able to handle a wide work variety and work in a fast-paced environment
Must be a detail-oriented, organized, self-starter, and have an ability to prioritize workload
Expertise in software tools including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat and graphics programs
Ability to work in multiple utility, state and federal procurement sites
Strong data entry skills in entering information in tracking systems/databases
Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems
Committed to diversity and inclusion
Reliable transportation
Ability to work after hours as required to support tight deadlines
Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Performs initial RFP analysis and coordinates/develops key proposal components to include proposal format and layout, templates, graphics, tables, diagrams, and charts.
Reads, interprets, tracks, and ensures compliance with RFP content and formatting requirements.
Determines appropriate approach in response to the RFP requirements and stated scope of work.
Responsible for document formatting, layout, production, and packaging.
Writes original proposal content, draws on past proposal library content, interviews subject matter experts and works in collaboration with opportunity architect to develop first draft of proposal response, edits technical material provided by subject matter experts into a cohesive proposal response draft.
Researches, authors and edits responses to writing requirements.
Works collaboratively with SMEs to understand program delivery strategies and develop content that clearly articulate key messages, value propositions, with themes and key differentiators against competition.
Performs visual review of all proposal deliverables to achieve highly professional and polished client-ready documents.
Establishes proposal timeline to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality.
Takes ownership for meeting tight deadlines and orchestrating all activities required for producing the final proposal, including submittal through procurement websites / portals.
Supports finalist interview presentations, including developing presentations, writing responses, and coordinating rehearsals.
Conducts post-production internal debriefs and lessons learned to refine process and increase effectiveness
Leads efforts for annual maintenance of proposal library and serves as liaison with SME departments to revise and improve content available.
Identifies, assesses, resolves, and/or escalates issues as needed