Proposal Writer

KBR's Exploration & Logistics division delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Proposal Writer to join our dynamic Business Development team and contribute to our mission of growth and excellence. As a Proposal Writer at KBR, you will play a pivotal role in crafting compelling narratives that showcase our company's capabilities, expertise, and successes. Our small, robust team is a dynamic and tightly-knit group of professionals dedicated to achieving excellence in our work.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and produce persuasive content for proposals, corporate databases, sales documents, and other business development-related projects.
• Identify and gather relevant information sources to enrich proposal content, including conducting interviews and research as needed.
• Support initiatives to organize and upload content within corporate databases and archives.
• Work closely with stakeholders including Subject Matter Experts to capture concepts, maintain messaging consistency, and ensure alignment with our corporate strategy.
• Proofread and edit your own work and the work of others, ensuring it aligns with in-house and client styles.
• Coordinate multiple simultaneous proposals, create outlines and storyboards to guide content development, and manage proposal plans.
• Collaborate with graphic designers to develop visuals that enhance narrative content.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 4+ years of proven experience in proposal development, business development, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and time management skills to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport, and work effectively in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional persuasive writing skills with the ability to tell a clear and compelling story.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Relevant work experience is preferred.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and occasional overtime requirements (including over weekends and holidays, potentially on short notice).
• Previous KBR or industry experience desired.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid time off or flexible work schedule.
• Professional training and development for career advancement.