The primary function of this position is to coordinate, edit, and prepare to submit proposals. This individual must be self-directed and able to perform assignments independently, and at times, with management staff under time constraints and stringent deadlines. This position will receive additional direction from Program Managers and will collaborate with their technical and administrative teams, as required.
Responsibilities include:
- Editing proposals, technical reports, and presentations for grammar, clarity, format, consistency, and security markings
- Formatting proposals, technical reports, and presentations
- Creating Microsoft Word templates using Styles for proposals or reports
- Shredding solicitations and preparing compliance matrices
- Preparing proposal briefing templates to include inserting PWS/SOW requirements in briefing slides and templates for each solicitation
- Scheduling and facilitating color reviews for each solicitation
- Interfacing with Contracts, Security, and group leads, and IT personnel as necessary
- Attending meetings to capture minutes vital to proposal scheduling
- Ensuring proposal compliancy
- Maintaining proposal library and reference materials
- Maintaining and updating proposal planning documents and status of awarded tasks as needed
- Performing administrative functions as necessary
- Assisting in designing and developing training and communication documents
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Engineering, or a related field
- High-level attention to detail
- Strong proofreading and editing skills
- Good time management and organizational skills
Required Experience:
- Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Must demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism while interacting with diverse groups
Desired Qualifications:
- Secret or Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI
- Government proposal or grant writing experience a plus
- Shipley Proposal Development experience
- Adobe CC Suite experience
- Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint Online, and Teams expertise
- Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style
- APMP Membership, Foundation, or Certification a plus
