Proposal Writer Job in Austin 78728, Texas US
Job Purpose:
This position requires a senior-level writer with experience in content development, compilation, editing and submission of proposals. The writer will work with subject matter experts across the organization to develop specific response-focused, technically accurate content. The writer may also undertake other technical writing-related projects during periods where no proposal is being undertaken.
Duties:
* Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs; studying requests for proposal (RFPs); attending strategy meetings.
* Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; transmitting proposals.
* Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals.
* Develops proposal by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation; writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.
* Prepares presentation by evaluating text, graphics, and binding; coordinating printing.
* Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases.
* Obtains approvals by reviewing proposal with key providers and project managers.
* Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate; implementing changes.
* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining personal networks.
* Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Skills/Qualifications:
· Expert technical writing skills
· Strong interpersonal and analytical skills required
· Ability to write quality responses in a compact, intensive timeframe
· Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all employee levels
· Expert-level abilities in Microsoft Office Professional
· Ability to use graphics programs to capture, size, and import screenshots and graphics into documentation
· Technical and Content Editing experience preferred
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills