About the role
- Support the firm’s efforts in preparing high-quality proposals, including written responses to RFPs, oral presentations, and other documents
- Coordinate our proposal process with the pursuit team, including compiling, writing, editing, and formatting proposal content
- Schedule proposal kick-off and check-in meetings
- Ensure contributors and subject matter experts provide their content promptly in order to meet key deadlines for review and delivery
- Ensure quality control, including compliance with RFP requirements, accuracy of content, and grammatical precision
- Coordinate proposal completion and on-time delivery
- Organize, maintain, and update a content library for use in proposals
- Work with graphic designers to ensure that all deliverables are aesthetically appealing and brand compliant
- Conduct prospect research to support pursuit strategy and proposal development
- Monitor online RFP database (e.g., GovWin) for upcoming opportunities and provide a list of opportunities to pursuit leads for review and discussion
- Develop customized presentation materials to support the finalist/short-list stages
- Contribute to continual refinement of the proposal process
- Assist in other marketing and sales support tasks as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field, such as journalism, communications, marketing, or English
- 1-3 years of experience in a writing-intensive role (professional services environment preferred)
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
- Excellent project management experience with the ability to juggle multiple projects at a time
- Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Familiarity with proposal software and design tools (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop) a plus
- Familiarity with Associated Press (AP) style preferred
- Ability to work extended hours as needed
- Flexibility to manage your time
- Resources to grow
- Team that cares about your success
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
writingeditingproofreadingproject managementproposal developmentcontent management
Soft skills
attention to detailcommunicationflexibilityadaptabilitytime management