As part of the proposals team, the Proposal Writer will work closely with Sales and Contract Management (S&CM), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and other key staff to develop and deliver high-quality, compelling proposals in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. While the Proposal Writer's primary responsibility will be focused on text creation, revision, and maintenance, they will contribute throughout the entire proposal process, from proposal pre-work to proposal creation and delivery to limited post-submission support.
Pre-Work Responsibilities
- Work with assigned Proposal Analyst and SMEs to identify and collect relevant text from previous responses
Proposal Writing Responsibilities
Read the RFP and related documents in detail, including materials provided by the S&CM lead on win themes, strategies, and differentiators
Attend proposal kick-off meeting and status meetings
Populate and/or customize proposal text owned by the proposals team as needed for each proposal
Review text from SMEs for adherence to style guide; provide feedback and suggested edits
Keep track of requirement gaps and outstanding text deliverables
Incorporate edits from SMEs and S&CM lead, proofread, and revise text during each text review cycle
Complete final editing/formatting of text
Deliver error-free files for proposal production
Support proposal production tasks, as needed
Support BAFO requests, as applicable
Other Responsibilities
Write and improve assigned proposal boilerplate text by incorporating and documenting updates from SMEs through both bid process and boilerplate review meetings
Maintain and update graphics as needed for boilerplate and proposals
Qualifications
BA or BS, preferably in English, Journalism, or similar degree
Minimum two years in proposal writing or other relevant writing areas
Experience in education or assessment industry preferred
Expert proficiency with Microsoft 0365
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Highly organized and detail oriented
Able to work independently while remaining committed and responsive to the team
Excellent writing and editing skills
Exceptional project management, planning, and time management skills
Assertive yet diplomatic communication style
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York State, New York City, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $60,000 - $65,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
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Job: SALES
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 19360
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