Senior Proposal Developer

Achievements

• Assumes leadership role for each bid project
• Uses project management tools and skills to manage the proposal process, and builds the proposal document
• Conducts bid analyses
• Writes, edits, formats, and produces low- to high-complexity proposal documents within given deadline/timeframe
• Interviews Subject Matter Experts and composes content from notes
• Inspires Business Development Managers and other contributors to develop and focus on presenting differentiating material like win theme, special services, etc.
• Conducts kickoffs, draft reviews, status meetings, color team reviews, and work sessions
• Writes executive summaries and custom plans, e.g., implementation, staffing, management, risk management plans
• Motivates and assists sales teams to construct client-based management plans
• Facilitates and generates post-submission activities such as discussion items, clarifications, BAFOs, oral presentation support, etc.
• Works collaboratively with account teams and corporate leadership
• Supports the proposal document, business development managers, and senior management in creating and maintaining a process for the evaluation and submission of proposals by reviewing the proposal guidelines
• Maintains tracking and information database(s)
• Participates in department meetings, initiatives, and/or projects
• Represents Maxim as a team member or proposal leader for projects that include outside-company teaming partners
• Develops and maintains boilerplate and templates
• Leads special projects
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent related experience
• Five to ten years’ experience writing and managing the proposal development process
• Demonstrated ability to write technical or creative prose
• Proficiency in creating professionally-formatted proposals in MS Word, and using internet tools to support content development
• Computer proficiency, including practical use of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Writer, and Content Management Software
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills required; proficiency in the English language may be required
• APMP Certification (Preferred)