Proposal Writer

YoungWilliams; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

YoungWilliams seeks an organized, independent Proposal Writer to translate complex requirements into compelling, compliant proposals for government solicitations. You will collaborate with executives, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to create winning proposal sections that articulate the company’s overall solution and strategy.

In a fast-paced environment, you will lead proposals from strategy through production, ensuring adherence to internal style guides and prescribed formats while

Qualifications

• 2+ years of federal/state proposal writing experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the proposal process for RFPs and RFIs of various sizes and levels of complexity, from initial strategy meetings through production.
• Collaborate with Bid Team, subject matter experts, executives, and other stakeholders to develop proposal sections that articulate the company’s solution and win themes.
• Plan and lead efficient meetings and brainstorming sessions with key stakeholders.
• Write, revise, and edit proposal drafts and documentation to ensure completeness, consistency, and conformity to our internal style guide and formats.

Skills

Proposal writing

MS Office

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Marketing/Communications or related field

APMP Certification (preferred)

Graduate degree (preferred)

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Job description

Are you a highly motivated writer who enjoys translating complex ideas into easily understandable text? Do you want a key role in creating client-focused, compliant proposals to win new business for the company? We are looking for an organized, independent writer to join our team. We are looking for someone to collaborate with corporate executives, subject matter experts, and other key stakeholders to create compelling proposals in response to government solicitations.

The essence of YoungWilliams is Caring in Action – everything we do, we do because we care. Through our work across the country partnering with local and state governments, we strive to help government agencies succeed. We prioritize our people, look for new ways to solve old challenges, and always operate with integrity. We are growing fast, which creates a lot of opportunities for career growth within our organization, and we are just getting started. We’re looking for a candidate to join our team who wants to work for a mission-focused organization.

As the Proposal Writer, you will participate in the proposal process for requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for information (RFI) of various sizes and levels of complexity, from initial strategy meetings through production. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team. The ability to prioritize work and successfully manage internal and external deadlines is essential for this position.

What you will do:

• Participate in the proposal process for RFPs and RFIs of various sizes and levels of complexity, from initial strategy meetings through production
• Collaborate with members of the Bid Team, subject matter experts, executives, and other key stakeholders to develop proposal sections that clearly articulate the company’s overall solution and strategy, approach to performing the work, and strategic win themes
• Plan and lead efficient meetings and brainstorming sessions with key stakeholders
• Write, revise, and edit proposal drafts and documentation to ensure completeness, consistency, and conformity to our internal style guide and RFP-prescribed formats
• Ensure adherence to YoungWilliams’ proposal process by using Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, checklists, and other proposal development tools

Who you are:

• 2+ years of writing experience, preferably in a federal or state proposal development environment
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word in a SharePoint environment and Teams
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or other related field or equivalent work experience in related field required
• Graduate degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or related area of study preferred but not required
• Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification is a plus