Senior Proposal Writer

Weaver; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible scheduled time off

In-house CPE and learning opportunities

Job summary

A national accounting and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Proposal Writer in California. This role involves managing proposal projects from initiation to delivery, requiring expertise in writing and project management. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in proposal writing, particularly within professional services. The company offers competitive benefits, including flexible time off and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant proposal writing or marketing communications experience, preferably with a professional services firm.
• Experience with the full cycle of proposals.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned proposal efforts from start to finish.
• Develop win strategies and articulate capabilities.
• Produce winning proposals and deliverables for private and public sector.

Skills

Proposal writing

Project management

Editing

Communication

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, English or related disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to the world of accounting, which includes creating a diverse, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace culture. Our leaders truly care about the well-being of all our employees and encourage them to pursue their ambitions.

While our business is based in numbers, our success is truly based on people. It’s why we commit to supporting our people not just in their professional growth, but also in their ability to lead balanced, integrated lives. At the foundation of that commitment areour core values .Weaver’s core values were created specifically to empower our people to deliver extraordinary service and be their best selves. Our goal is to balance high development with high performance in order to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

Learn more about our services, industry experience and culture atweaver.com.

Position Profile

Are you passionate about the world of RFPs, RFQs, go/no-go decisions and value propositions? Are you a strong project manager? Do you love writing and editing captivating value propositions? Then Weaver needs you!

This fast-growing national accounting and consulting firm is hiring a Senior Proposal Writer to help partners and leaders across all of Weaver’s practice and industry groups sell new business. Our proposal team works closely with our client-service professionals to develop win strategies, articulate Weaver’s capabilities, and produce winning proposals and other deliverables for both private and public sector entities.

This writer will manage assigned proposal efforts start to finish, from the kick-off meeting to final document delivery. Projects vary widely in both depth and content, ranging from short letter proposals to multi-volume state government RFP responses. Deliverable formats also vary from proposals in Word to presentations in PowerPoint.

As a Senior Proposal Writer, you have five or more years of experience planning, writing, designing and producing a variety of commercial and government proposals — federal experience is a bonus. You enjoy finding the unique value proposition and competitive advantage for each new business opportunity, and you are comfortable interviewing executives and technical staff. You thrive under the pressure of multiple proposal deadlines for varied services and take pride in your ability to juggle multiple assignments and anticipate potential roadblocks — all while keeping a sharp eye for the nitty-gritty details. Finally, you are a flexible, positive person who tackles new projects and challenges with enthusiasm.

To be successful in this role, the following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor’s degree business (Marketing preferred), Communications, English or other related disciplines
• 5+ years of relevant proposal writing or marketing communications experience, preferably with a professional services firm
• Experience with the full cycle of proposals

Weaver Benefits

At Weaver, our most valuable resource is our people. We take the time to evaluate our employees’ wants and needs and invest our resources accordingly. Weaver goes beyond offering competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Learn more here – Weaver benefits . We support our employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days!

We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth.Our goal is to balance both high development with high performance to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

Annual Base Pay Range: $75,000 to $90,000

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

People are our formula!

At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds, and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

What’s next?

Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. You may apply to multiple roles. Be sure to upload your most recent resume and ensure that it is attached to your application. By registering, you are only activating an account and creating a presence. Please apply directly to a position of interest. You will receive a confirmation email after completing an application for a role. After reviewing your application, a friendly Weaver Recruiter will contact you soon and walk you through the hiring process. Thank you for exploring a career with us. We look forward to meeting you!

Currently, we are not accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role. This role is Employee Referral Program eligible.

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