Proposal Manager / Writer

An exciting opportunity to support the business development efforts of one of Iraq’s fastest-growing multifaceted Foreign owned companies.

Category	: Construction
Location	: Iraq - Baghdad - Baghdad
Posted On	: Oct 11, 2009
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An exciting opportunity to support the business development efforts of one of Iraq’s fastest-growing multifaceted Foreign owned companies.

The Proposal Manager / Writer will be based in Iraq and is responsible for supporting the company in responding to government and commercial Requests for Proposal. The proposal manager and writer activities will vary depending on the size and complexity of proposals. On small proposals, you may perform both the proposal manager and writer roles. On large proposals you may perform either the proposal manager or the proposal writer role depending on the needs of the pursuit team.

Proposal manager responsibilities include managing government proposals from kick-off through to submission. It includes all phases of proposal development from story boards to color team reviews, production phases and quality control. The manager works with contributors of all types as well as graphics specialists, desktop publishers, proposal coordinators and others.
Proposal writer responsibilities include: development of compliant, responsive, and competitive proposals including technical, management, past performance, quality control, and staffing sections, all of which will be based on research you perform; development and application of win themes; creation of storyboards; and translation of abstract ideas into graphics concepts to illustrate proposal sections. There will be minimal use of “boilerplate” in this position.

Required Skills
In depth familiarity with typical proposal development processes prevalent in the Federal government marketplace. Excellent organization and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Strong research and interviewing skills and proven ability to translate complex concepts into a narrative accessible to laypersons; extensive experience researching and authoring management, staffing, quality control, and past performance sections of a proposal; understanding of industry standards for engineering, project management, and systems development; proficiency in MS Visio; MS Word, Excel, and Project; proven ability as a technical editor; ability to work independently, function effectively as a member of a team, and adhere to strict deadlines. Must be willing to work 7 days a week in a challenging environment.

Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field plus a minimum 5 years experience related to federal government proposal management/development