What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Writer position at Tagup?
Tagup is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations.
The Proposal Writer will be responsible for developing Tagup responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) from potential and existing customers by accurately positioning the value of Tagup’s products and solutions. The Proposal Writer reviews RFPs and related materials to understand the customer’s concerns, priorities, and needs and compose a response addressing those issues.
The Proposal Writer must demonstrate effective time and project management skills, exhibiting focus and poise within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative and complex environment where continuous communication is critical.
Required Skills and Experience
- BA/BS in English, Journalism, or a Communications related field
- 2-3 years of work experience responding to proposals
- Demonstrated proficiency in persuasive writing using conversational English.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects to meet all deadlines
- Strong self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities
- Edit writing for organization, content, style, and tone
- Ability to understand technical concepts and formulate them into concise written form
- Ability to read, understand, and ensure compliance with complex project requirements
- Successful experience working both individually and collaboratively within a small team
- Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Solid interpersonal, communications, interviewing and relationship building skills
- Analytical and critical thinking skills for understanding complex ideas and then expressing them simply to others
- Intense customer focus and ability to adapt style and approach to customer preferences
- Flexible and able to cope with changing conditions
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Desired prior experience responding to proposals from federal, state, or local entities desired
- Knowledge of Shipley standards and procedures
We provide a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects experience and qualifications. Our commitment is to attract and retain top talent, and we believe in fairly compensating our employees for their contributions.
As a fast-growing technology company, we offer all team members part-ownership through an Employee Stock Option Plan. Additionally, we provide health insurance benefits, access to a company 401(k) plan, and foster a team-oriented work environment with regular company outings.
This job posting sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.
Tagup is an equal opportunity employer and individuals seeking employment with us are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
