Proposal Writer
KBR, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Houston • District of Columbia • Maryland • United States
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About the role
- Write, edit, and produce persuasive content for proposals, corporate databases, sales documents, and other business development-related projects
- Identify and gather relevant information sources to enrich proposal content, including conducting interviews and research as needed
- Support initiatives to organize and upload content within corporate databases and archives
- Work closely with stakeholders including Subject Matter Experts to capture concepts, maintain messaging consistency, and ensure alignment with our corporate strategy
- Proofread and edit your own work and the work of others, ensuring it aligns with in-house and client styles
- Coordinate multiple simultaneous proposals, create outlines and storyboards to guide content development, and manage proposal plans
- Collaborate with graphic designers to develop visuals that enhance narrative content
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Business, Communications, or a related field
- 4+ years of proven experience in proposal development, business development, or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and time management skills to thrive in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport, and work effectively in a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools
- Exceptional persuasive writing skills with the ability to tell a clear and compelling story
- Familiarity with SharePoint and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and occasional overtime requirements including over weekends and holidays, potentially on short notice
Benefits
- 401K plan with company match
- medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D
- flexible spending account
- disability
- paid time off
- flexible work schedule
- career advancement through professional training and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
proposal developmentbusiness developmentpersuasive writingcontent editingcontent organizationresearchproofreadingstoryboardingtime managementdetail-oriented
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationflexibilityadaptabilityrapport buildingdeadline managementcreativity