Proposal Writer

About the role

Black & Veatch is seeking a Proposal Writer to join a growing team of Writers within the Water Portfolio Pursuits group. This role partners closely with internal clients to develop persuasive, technically accurate content that supports business capture efforts, primarily proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Help create high-quality, engaging, and persuasive sales content to support the pursuit of new business.
• Support pursuit teams in the development of clear, accessible content with the goal of distinctly communicating intended sales messages.
• Review, revise, and edit proposal documents for clarity in communicating the sell through good storytelling.
• Edit proposal documents for style, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Interview Subject Matter Experts and translate complex ideas into digestible stories.
• Collaborate with others to complete/produce uniform, compelling, visually appealing deliverables.
• Plan, manage and direct workload to balance long-term and short-term proposal deadlines, as well as strategically focus on priorities in the face of competing demands.

Qualifications

• Previous experience developing pursuit content to meet the criteria of qualifications-based selections, with a strong preference for an individual with experience in AEC industries (preferably Water Solutions).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to navigate complex team dynamics and build strong, collaborative relationships across diverse groups.
• Superior writing skills, including experience in proposal development and business communications.
• Strong proofing and editorial skills, including persuasive writing, content accuracy, style, grammar, and spelling.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, remain organized and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Word.
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years related experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k match.
• Benefits that start day one.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time.
• Dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• The B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.

Company Information

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 115215
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No