What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Writer position at Actalent?
Overview:
The Proposal Writer/Coordinator will be responsible for developing all materials related to Statement of Qualification (SOQ) packages, technical proposals, and interview presentations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews and analyzes SOQs, RFQs, RFPs etc.; develops complete management and/or technical volume responses, outlines and organizes the approach for delivering a winning response.
- Work with Business Development and Marketing to manage the full life cycle of the proposal response process from analysis of RFP to final production and submission of proposals (to include printing/binding).
- Writes complete technical and management proposals coordinating as necessary with business units, operational/current program personnel and centers of excellence.
- Preparing presentation materials for client interviews.
- Interviews program managers and technical experts and develops proposal narratives.
- Writes, edits, and rewrites technical sections.
- Write/edit/proofread/format/maintain staff resumes and input text and certifications, roles, responsibilities, etc. to SharePoint in collaboration with Human Resources to ensure consistency.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- 4 years of proposal/pursuit management experience in the construction or engineering industry.
- A self-starter and leader with the initiative, skill, and personal commitment required to concurrently manage multiple projects and details and complete tasks and projects.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills (written and oral).
- Ability to PERSONALLY GENERATE/write/develop creative, compelling (and winning) written responses to requests and solicitations.
- A thorough understanding of proposal and presentation best practices and tools, including conveying messages, themes, discriminators, and responses to evaluation criteria.
- A solid working knowledge of desktop publishing software and graphics programs (Adobe Creative Suite), word processing programs (Microsoft Word) and presentation software (PowerPoint)
- A working knowledge of collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, etc.
- Strong writing, editing, and graphic design/layout skills.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $105000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000
