JOB TITLE: Proposal Writer DATE: February 2017
PLANT/DEPARTMENT: Defense Administration DIRECTED BY: Proposal Manager
IMPORTANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Sales & Marketing staff, Engineers, ILS, Vendors
DIRECTS: No direct reports
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Write and compile proposals for delivery to current and potential customers. This includes creating descriptions of technical concepts and managerial processes as well as compilation of others’ work. Writing, formatting, and publishing of both electronic and “hard copy” materials are typical tasks.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Write clear, persuasive, and technical proposals in response to RFPs, answer customer questions, and reply to clarification and deficiency request.
Edit, amend, and revise existing and applicable text from previously written proposals as required and to the extent practical.
Conceive graphic illustrations, charts and graphs as well as incorporating those developed by others.
Design proposal format.
Work within proposal constraints as determined by Proposal Manager.
Interviewing and expediting technical and managerial personnel to develop proposal material.
Assist in creating strategies that enhance the proposal development process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Final proofreading of others’ work.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES:
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to write clearly, tailoring content to the clients’ needs.
Familiarity with writing, design, and editing software for professional documents.
Ability to understand technical concepts from limited information (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and others), describe in writing the technical concept, operational concept, and how the concept meets customer requirements. Understand and communicate the win strategy throughout the proposal text.
In depth working knowledge of Microsoft Word and other MS Office programs.
Proficient in English language to apply rules of grammar and spelling.
A solid proposal writing background within a professional sales and marketing environment including design, layout and production of quality documents is ideal.
Heavy equipment and/or defense background preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Job often requires long hours of sitting/computer usage.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities/Affirmative Action Employer.
We comply with Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
