Proposal Technical Writer III

Responsibilities

• Aid in the preparation and coordination of proposal responses to RFPs.
• Conduct initial reviews of proposal documents for compliance and alignment with RFP requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information for proposal content.
• Maintain proposal schedules and deadlines to ensure timely submissions.
• Support the development of proposal themes and strategies.
• Participate in proposal reviews and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of proposal activities.

Qualifications

• You Must Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Engineering, Aerospace, Aviation or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in technical writing or a related field within the aerospace and defense industry.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Ability to utilize proposal management software and AI tools.
  • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple proposals of all sizes from proposal planning to delivery.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to motivate/work with others.
  • Ability to work within time constraints, have a flexible schedule, be ready to meet changing deadlines and priorities to capture proposal needs.
  • Advanced proficiency with documentation tools and software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe FrameMaker and Extensible Markup Language/Standard Generalized Markup Language (XML/SGML).
  • Advanced knowledge of technical writing principles, practices, and standards.
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• We Prefer:
  • Familiarity with government and commercial contracting processes.
  • Self-starter and a problem solver; must have the ability to see the big picture and implement changes as required.
  • Prior experience in a Lead role; the ability to mentor, train, guide and inspect the work of team members and coordinate project tasks to ensure milestones are met.
  • Association for Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification.
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military.
  • Experience preparing Pricing Volumes to include work breakdown structure (WBS) and Basis of Estimate (BOE), including government contracting proposal processes and procedures.
  • Understanding of one or more of Adobe Creative Suite applications: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat.
  • Skills in the use of MS Word, i.e., formatting, outlining, graphics integration, for the use of proposals.
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry or DoD.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods, including proficiency with documentation tools and software.
• Manual dexterity for operating a computer and creating detailed documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally as required by project needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements, tools ,and technologies in a fast paced industry.

Benefits

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.