Job Posting for Proposal Writer at A. Harold and Associates, LLC

Proposal Writer

A. Harold and Associates, LLC is seeking a Proposal Writer. The Proposal Writer will be responsible for administering the proposal processes for assigned opportunities, ensuring configuration management, managing 100% compliant and compelling proposals, as well as providing guidance and assistance to authors/proposal team members. This includes formatting, assisting with writing and editing of proposals, and tracking compliance to ensure all requirements are met. Key success factors include the ability to plan and manage a schedule; commitment to on-time performance; experience developing and managing proposals; management of internal and external resources; coordination of inputs, reviews, and strategy implementation; and problem identification and resolution. The position will support responses to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and some oral presentations across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker, fast learner, have the ability to coordinate and manage proposal meetings and volumes, and responds well to team feedback and critique. This is a full-time remote opportunity with some travel to the main office located in Jacksonville, FL.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates the activities involved in the development and revision of proposals (of varying size and complexity)
Researches and analyzes historical data to support proposals
Coordinates development and compilation of information from functional departments
Develops technical and past performance volumes
Prepares written and oral reports
Coordinates writers, editors, reviewers, graphic artists, management, and technical subject matter experts
Develops proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and writing assignments
Maintains configuration control of all proposal files, forms, graphics, drafts, reviewers comments, and approvals
Edits and formats documents
Participates in the development and review of proposal strategies and themes and develops a Proposal Management Plan
Creates proposal templates, outlines, compliance matrices, and production checklists
Conducts proposal kickoff meetings and color reviews
Produces high-quality content and appearance of the final proposal product and the on-time delivery of the proposal
Collaborates with the capture team and executive leadership to gain an appropriate understanding of the win strategy and to ensure the response clearly conveys the proper business perspective, key messages, value proposition, and differentiators against our competition
Identifies, assesses, resolves, and/or escalates issues as needed
Conducts lessons learned reviews and documents and implements actions to produce process improvement and achieve higher success rates
Understands company service offerings, experience, and capabilities
Assists with other duties as assigned, for example: compliance reviews, book check, production support, and review team support

Required Experience/Education:

A minimum of 2 years of proposal preparation and analysis experience
Various levels of skills and experience are in consideration
Experience with Shipley Proposal Process is preferred
The advanced candidate will be knowledgeable in the areas of Training and Service Support and will bring subject matter expertise relevant to Department of Defense proposals and/or operations
Prior experience working for a private defense contractor is a plus
Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Mastery of the English language; writing samples will be requested

Preferred Experience:

Prior experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) proposals

A Harold Associates, LLC provides products/services that are considered defense services under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and, therefore, requires applicants to be U.S. Citizens, Permanent Resident Aliens, or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (including refugees or asylees). Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification (including E-Verify).

An Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer

EOE, including disability/veterans

If you are a Qualified Individual with a Disability, or a Disabled Veteran, and require assistance in making your application, please contact HR at 904-770-0735.

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