As a Junior Proposal Writer, you’ll work closely with the Proposal Manager, technical subject matter experts, content contributors, teammates, and business development leaders.
You will participate in many stages of the proposal development lifecycle (PDLC) from solicitation analysis through content development, review and editing, to final production.
You’ll work closely with contributors, especially technical solution teams, to ensure all contributed content is well-written, meets standards, and, most importantly, clearly demonstrates how the proposed solution meets the client’s needs.
In between proposals, you’ll work with the Proposal Manager to ensure content assets are created or updated, maintaining a high-quality, robust library.
Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without a current or future need for visa sponsorship
A minimum of two (2) years of experience writing content in a business, technical, or academic setting
Must have excellent writing skills, including the ability to write persuasive and narrative content that is concise, yet thorough
Must be able to follow style guidelines, such as voice, tense, capitalization conventions, and formatting/layout conventions
Experience working with Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to adapt to KL&A’s processes and tools
Capable of performing research and/or collaborating with subject matter experts to understand and synthesize concepts to create new content
Must be able to think strategically and work collaboratively with the proposal team to cultivate win themes and value propositions to apply them throughout proposal content
Experience effectively conveying information to audiences of all skill levels
Must be able to proofread and edit contributed content
Must be able to champion practices that uphold quality standards and contribute to continuous process improvement throughout the proposal development life cycle
Must be self-motivated with a desire and drive to continuously learn and grow as a professional and as an individual
Must have excellent verbal communication skills (English) with the ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders
Benefits
Competitive salaries with bonus potential
Three (3) weeks of paid vacation (prorated for first year)
40 days of paid sick time (prorated for first year)
Paid parental leave
Family building assistance (adoption reimbursement, IVF counseling, etc.)
401(k) with immediate employer match
Workspace customization bonus
Ongoing education and training reimbursement
Employee recruiting bonuses
Monthly communication reimbursement
Premium healthcare insurance, including medical, dental, and vision for individuals, families, and domestic partners
Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care and medical care
Employer-paid group long-term disability and group life insurance
Voluntary insurance options, such as pet, critical illness, AD&D, and life.