Proposal/Technical Writer

Responsibilities

• Write compelling original proposal content driven by the evolving needs of our Business Development team.
• Review, edit, and rewrite content developed by others.
• Integrate content into proposal response documents.
• Independently research and/or interview subject matter experts to write technical content for business development efforts, white papers, and case studies in key customer verticals.
• Contribute to the design and development of professional templates in line with company branding in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite, for internal and external use.
• Write, edit, and proofread proposal and contract materials while meeting established schedules and deadlines.
• Edit documents and technical literature prepared by other staff members, for content, coverage, clarity, and voice consistency, recommending revisions and editorial standards as appropriate.
• Participate in all phases of the proposal process including proposal strategy planning, content writing and development, internal review, and production, ensuring that all materials are client-focused and clearly articulate our compelling business value.
• Read and review RFIs and RFPs and develop content that is compliant with all instructions and criteria.
• Affiliate with post-RFP tasks such as Lessons Learned planning and proposal library updates.

Requirements

• US citizen eligible for Secret security clearance.
• Knowledge of Federal/DoD contracting.
• Proven experience writing and winning Federal proposals.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Self-starter with strong critical thinking skills.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours if necessary to meet proposal deadlines.
• Comfortable working with others at all levels of the organization.
• Able to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams to gather input from multiple stakeholders and drive business results.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex topics into clear, concise, and compelling content to educate and inspire decision makers across key industry verticals.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including creating templates, setting styles, using formulas and macros.
• 3 Years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Required: B.S. Degree
• Preference: B.S Degree in engineering plus a Degree in English, Journalism, or Technical Writing Or a certification in Technical Writing

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including creating templates, setting styles, using formulas and macros.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Pay

TBD

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Company Information

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. EEO Is The Law Disability Accessibility Accommodation If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded. Pay Transparency The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Job Applicant Privacy Notice For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.