Proposal Writer (RFP Team)

About the position

The Proposal Writer is responsible for developing content in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and supporting new business development efforts. This role involves preparing proposals by determining concepts, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining necessary approvals. Additionally, the Proposal Writer will maintain records for the proposal database and ensure quality results by adhering to proposal-writing standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop entire RFP responses, as well as unsolicited proposals.
• Determine proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs; studying requests for proposal (RFPs); attending strategy meetings.
• Meet proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings.
• Gather proposal information by identifying sources of information and coordinating submissions and collections.
• Maintain quality results by following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency and tone.
• Support in editing proposals.
• Conduct periodic review of content by subject matter experts.
• Perform final flip through of proposals prior to submission.
• Support in editing of Marketing materials to ensure consistency.
• Create, save, and organize documents within SharePoint.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of content in SharePoint.
• Further develop professional skills to better serve company goals and objectives.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining personal networks.
• Provide editing support to all departments as needed and assists in creation of manuals and training materials.
• Assist in creation of Marketing materials as needed.
• Seek efficiencies in current departmental processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• 3+ years' experience as a technical writer, copywriter/editor, journalist and/or research assistant.
• Intermediate level of proficiency or above with Microsoft Word.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, preferred.
• Previous experience working with proposals, preferred.
• Previous experience working in Marketing, Communications, or similar field, preferred.
• Previous experience working with public transportation and/or paratransit preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, preferred.
• Ability to both work as a team and independently.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and effective content.
• Ability to remain focused within a deadline driven atmosphere.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to learn new technologies.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Casual Dress Environment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• MTM Perks Discount Program
• Leadership Mentoring Opportunities