Proposal Writer

Job description

As an integral part of the proposal team you will ensure the consistency of messaging and content across all volume/sections of proposals. Locate and leverage previous collateral from responses that can be re-used. Facilitate development of proposal sections across all volume authors and, when needed, own creation of a specific content area as well. Ensure content from subject matter experts creates a compelling story and meets all request for proposal (RFP) requirements.

You are:
Detailed oriented and capable of processing a lot of information quickly that speaks to financial, legal and technical aspects of a prospective project. Capable of driving collaboration at all levels and negotiating effectively and developing rapport with key client contacts.

The work:

Create a compelling story and meet RFP requirements
• Develop a compliant proposal with a compelling story for a given opportunity, including all required responses to RFP (clarifications, proposal volumes, written, oral, demonstrations/site visits, etc.)
• Maintain compliance with requirements, internal Accenture controls, external regulations (e.g., procurement process), and sales methodology

Facilitate development of compliant proposal sections across all volume authors
• Work with solution delivery and sales teams in identification, analysis, solution development, developing business case, proposal preparation and presentation to client
• Integrate content from proposal resources; work with details to illustrate compelling story and a winning proposal narrative (including management plans, staffing plans, past performance/experience, transition plans, quality initiatives and other areas) independently and through SME/solution architect interactions
• Ensure that the solution framework is properly integrated, compliant, and tells a discriminating story in the final proposal
• Write standard proposals by analyzing the proposal requests and customizing templates and interfacing effectively with sales and solutions team under standard guidelines
• Act as a focal point for collection of information from various sources and participate in creating and maintaining a central document repository
• Establish production schedule, prepare production-ready files and arrange and oversee proposal production (includes electronic and/or physical copies) in accordance with RFP instructions
• Manage all proposal documents and the flow of information to and from proposal participants, including the proposal SharePoint site/MS Teams Site

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Here's what you need:
• Minimum 2 years' proposal and or sales focused writing experience, preferably in a large consulting firm environment
• Bachelor's Degree or diploma
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and collaboration in professional setting; either military or civilian

Bonus points if you have:
• Professional writing experience
• Experience working in a deadline driven environment with strong attention to detail
• Storytelling, copywriting, and or journalism experience
• Expert written and oral communication skills
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
• Strong time management and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior management
• Experience working with research teams
• Experience interviewing subject matter experts

Important information
It is currently our objective to assign our people to work near where they live. However, given the nature of our business and our need to serve our clients our employees must be available to travel when needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Accenture does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis covered by local law. Accenture is committed to providing employment opportunities to current or former members of the armed forces.
We are committed to employment equity. We encourage all people, including women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of aboriginal descent to apply.

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