Supervisory Responsibilities

Proposal Writer

Functional Areas of Responsibility

Collaboration with business alliances for priority pursuits Management of pursuit proposals and presentations Development of priority pursuit marketing collateral Management of proposal process and status tracking

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for development of proposal content, compliance, and timely submission of proposals Continually improve proposal processes to increase efficiency Manage the proposal plan, draft storyboards and lead proposal meetings and reviews Lead the creative process involving graphics and visuals Work closely with the business development leads to create customer tailored proposals by developing a win strategy, addressing the customer’s needs, and creating a post-submittal activity plan Organizing and editing the proposal/qualifications package to ensure content is comprehensive and client specific and in accordance with the Austin brand standards Scheduling and tracking production of proposals/qualifications packages to meet deadlines and assisting in production efforts Supporting document reviews, incorporates changes to document and coordinates document Proofread and edit documents for grammar, spelling, comprehension, consistency and internal style standards. Printing, assembly, packaging, and delivery of the final documents Manage Austin’s CRM system, Unanet (Coessential) Manage the submittal for industry awards, local trade or national trade Support communication efforts by writing brochures, white papers, technical papers, project summaries and any additional content

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and customers Experience with CRM systems is preferred, Unanet experience is a plus Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change Candidates must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective Extensive knowledge of the Request for Information and Request for Proposal process in the industrial industry, including previous experience developing and coordinating responses to RFPs Extensive knowledge of and previous experience in coordinating the preparation of qualification submittals and proposal development in terms of deliverables, schedules, and the coordination of information resources to meet schedules Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) Previous experience developing and delivering training presentations related to proposal communications, proposal strategies, business development and/or pursuit strategies