Proposal Developer

Manager is open to candidates with a technical writing background or even a journalism background as long as they are comfortable working on a team and individually.It is not storytelling, but will be very beneficial to be a strong writer.Sometimes they will be maintaining / updating proposals and other times creating/advising the team on new ones.This type of work is similar to project management in the fact that it’s extremely detail oriented with strict deadlines.Staying compliant is key. MUST be familiar and well versed with the ‘Shipley’ proposal process.A bachelor’s degree is also required. Not interested in candidates that have grant writing experience.There could be potential to move into a Sr. Proposal Developer but overall this is a smaller team.DutiesCoordinates the overall proposal management process and provides guidance into the proposal-related policies, processes, and procedures. Facilitates all phases of the proposal life cycle to ensure complete, compliant, responsive, and customer-centric proposals are delivered on time for various solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, task orders, etc.) ranging from minimum size and complexity to very large efforts requiring coordination with multiple business partners.40% Develops and executes strategies and plans to ensure development, documentation, and delivery of quality, thorough, timely, and accurate solicitation responses that meet the client's requirements. Coordinates response activities such as scheduling, resource coordination, status reporting, and document reviews.30% Facilitates development of appropriate, accurate, and differentiating proposal response materials from across multiple business units to include content development, editing, document design, and graphic design support.15% Provides guidance to team members on the proposal development life cycle, related processes, and procedures. Contributes to the development and documentation of department policies and procedures. Processes recommendations and tasks for related business units (such as Business Development).15% Contributes to the development and maintenance of departmental resources such as knowledge bases, proposal management tools, and user repositories.SkillsRequired Skills and Abilities: Strong organizational and project management skills.Solid presentation skills and the ability to communicate, influence, and gain commitment from team members.Excellent writing and editing skills. Ability to work effectively on several projects simultaneously, independently as well as with groups.Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including management, highly skilled technical staff, non-technical personnel, and with external clients.Required Software and Other Tools: PC, copier and fax machine. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, MS Project, Visio, Adobe products, or other equivalent software products.Preferred Skills and Abilities: Broad understanding of corporate products and processes.Work Environment: Typical office environment.EducationRequired Education: Bachelor's degree - any job-related field or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate’s degree in any job related field Required Work Experience: 5 years technical writing and/or proposal development experienceWork experience includes a minimum of 2 years of proposal development experience in an IT environment.Includes technical document development design experience.Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree- Computer Information Systems/Technology, English, Journalism, or Business.Preferred Work Experience: Technical writing experience in an I/T environment. Proposal writing and/or editing experience, preferably in a marketing organization. Project lead or project management experience.Experience using document management software packages.Required SkillsEXCELLENT WRITINGDOCUMENTATIONMICROSOFT OFFICESCHEDULING