Proposal Writer

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a highly organized Proposal Writer to join our Business Development team. You will craft compelling narratives that demonstrate our capabilities, manage multiple proposals, and collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure consistent messaging and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with graphic designers to integrate visuals and requires meticulous proofreading and project coordination across complex bids.

Qualifications

• 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 strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent written verbal communication

Detail oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Business, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Proposal management tools

SharePoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Title

Proposal Writer

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! -

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Program Summary

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.

Job Summary

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. We take pride in our ability to make a significant impact within our organization, and we're looking for individuals who are eager to contribute and grow with us.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Strategic Content Creation: Write, edit, and produce persuasive content for proposals, corporate databases, sales documents, and other business development-related projects.


• Information Sourcing: Identify and gather relevant information sources to enrich proposal content, including conducting interviews and research as needed.


• Knowledge Management: Support initiatives to organize and upload content within corporate databases and archives.


• Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with stakeholders including Subject Matter Experts to capture concepts, maintain messaging consistency, and ensure alignment with our corporate strategy.


• Quality Assurance: Proofread and edit your own work and the work of others, ensuring it aligns with in-house and client styles.


• Project Coordination: Coordinate multiple simultaneous proposals, create outlines and storyboards to guide content development, and manage proposal plans.


• Illustration Collaboration: Collaborate with graphic designers to develop visuals that enhance narrative content.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match


• medical


• dental


• vision


• life insurance


• AD&D


• flexible spending account


• disability


• paid time off


• flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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