[Remote] Proposal Writer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Eight Eleven Group is seeking a Proposal Writer to support our Federal, SLED, and non-government clients. The role involves developing technical content for RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, enhancing proposal processes, and collaborating with various teams to improve the overall proposal development outcomes.ResponsibilitiesLead the proposal creation process for the responses Eight Eleven Group develops in conjunction with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)received from the public sector (specifically Federal as well as SLED)Understand the nuances, issues, and value drivers within the public sector and craft industry-specific proposals that resonate with clientsDevelop and maintain compelling, persuasive RFP contentBuild compliant outlines for RFPs/RFIsAssist in updating process, procedure, and structure to our RFP organizationCollaborate with cross-functional teams to strategize, write, and coordinate proposals while ensuring compliance with all RFP requirementsAssist in updating and developing and maintaining a proposal content library and industry-specific collateral within our tool LoopioReview proposals to ensure a precise product ready for client review; proofread for content, grammar, style, formatting; edit, organize, and pull attachments and exhibitsCreate and design custom, highly visual non-RFP proposals (e.g., books, whitepapers) in InDesign, Word, PowerPoint, Loopio, etcWork to proactively identify and prioritize sales needs and create and execute projects focused on those needsSkillsBachelor's Degree and 2+ years' experience developing and writing responses to Government Requests for ProposalsDemonstrated experience in developing Federal Government proposal responses to include assisting in the preparation/maintenance of proposal management artifacts (e.g., outline, compliance matrix, schedule, and proposal cross-reference matrix)Excellent interpersonal/communication (written and oral) skills and ability to build relationships with team members assigned in the processExcellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Adobe PDFHigh attention to detailAbility to create and enforce critical schedule deadlines, work under pressure and be resilient when there are unexpected changesAbility to drive compelling responses from team membersAbility to create and enforce critical schedule deadlinesStrong foundations related to intake, proposal process management, organization, and structureSkilled at critical thinking, analytical and problem-solvingAbility to quickly grasp concepts, execute strong writing and work in a fast paced and deadline driven environmentExperience supporting local and virtual team members across various geographical locationsCompany OverviewEight Eleven Group is an IT staffing company that provides employment services. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.eightelevengroup.com.