Proposal Writer

SUMMARY
Supports and leads preparation of proposals, presentations, marketing materials, technical writing and other business development and corporate materials. Will work on company/client sensitive information and must maintain confidentiality of information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead the proposal process and plan, develop, organize, write, and edit Technical Documents in a clear and concise manner.
• Coordinate with other departments, firms, or team members to develop task or contract specific technical proposals.
• Prepare, review, and edit text, detailed graphics, and page layout design for documents such as proposals, qualifications, and presentation slides as assigned by BD Management.
• Confer with Proposal Managers to establish formats, font sizes, templates, etc. in accordance with proposal instructions.
• Maintain configuration control for proposals, marketing materials, and other corporate documents, including logos.
• Capture and maintains data including entries into corporate database systems; exhibit strong computer skills.
• Ensure that all proposal and related documents comply with company identity program style and format (logo, color, etc.).
• Research, develop and document technical information in line with company capabilities and goals.
• Provide word processing support to authors and compiles final documents.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.
• Produce electronic documentation in addition to hard copy manuals.
• Maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation.
• Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style of content.
• Manage updates and revisions to technical literature.
• Research grant opportunities, prepare all required documents including any grant writing, submit and follow up through resolution.
• Research and prepare or update project write-ups, key personnel resumes and other technical support items as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Please note this job description covers and/or contains a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Position typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience. A person without a bachelor’s degree can substitute 4 years of previous work experience in business, marketing, or a technical field for educational requirements.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as requests for qualifications/proposal, operation, instructional, and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine and non-routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Mathematics Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts and to apply mathematical principles.

Reasoning Ability

Must be a critical thinker with ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills/Abilities

Must have exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking, have excellent research skills, and possess knowledge of graphics design and desktop publishing software, preferably Adobe in Design Suite. Must have experience in developing sophisticated documents in Microsoft Word. Ability to get along with coworkers, customers, and visitors. Ability to operate calculator, office copier, fax and computer are required, along with a familiarity with databases.

During proposal activities, additional hours may be required, e.g., nights and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to sit for most of the day. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and drive.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works in mainly typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid, appropriate Texas Driver’s License (Class C) and an acceptable driving record. Pre-employment drug screen and physical required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.