Associate Proposal Writer

• 72,000 - 83,000 USD per Year
• Full Time
• Posted : 11 months ago

Associate Proposal Writer/Project Coordinator

• Develop proposals by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation; writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, fee schedules and organization credentials
• Gather proposal information by identifying sources of information; obtaining quotes from vendors/partners, coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals
• In conjunction with business development professionals, ensure compliance, completeness, and consistent messaging throughout the proposal
• Research and respond to RFP content and amendments, legal documents, class action settlement agreements
• Perform data collection and administrative tasks, including contacting partners, outlining requirements, and organizing and distributing information
• Research and compile information from a variety of internal and external databases such as tracking opportunities, vendor information and CRM
• Assist with the archiving of proposal content and upload to appropriate internal databases or servers as part of proposal closeout procedures in a timely and quality and manner
• Regularly perform self-check of work products to eliminate repeat errors and demonstrate continuous improvement in work products continuously
• Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; and transmitting proposals
• Translate and synthesize information into proposals that targeted audiences can understand, while maintaining the technical accuracy and completeness of the intended response
• Maintain quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases
• Closely collaborate with the Business Development Team
• Assist in the hand-off of active projects/cases to the Operations Team
• Provide support to the Operations Team with change orders and supplemental cost estimates
• Improve proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate, implementing changes
• Continually work towards strengthening industry knowledge and all relevant applications
• Communicate regularly and effectively with all colleagues, including staff in different domestic and international time zones
• Exhibit a very organized approached and superior attention to details
• Meet regularly with managers to provide feedback and facilitate communication
• Adhere to all business processes while performing tasks
• Able to take on new tasks and responsibilities as needed
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by management

• Bachelors’ degree in related field or discipline
• Must have proven working experience in proposal writing and preparing cost estimates
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience and a demonstrated track record of accomplishments
• 3-5 years of the following experience:
• Translating solutions into effective business proposals
• Analyzing various business products and services
• Coordinating proposal development

Skills

• Proposal Writing
• Proposal Support
• Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Writing
• Readability