Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Proposal Writer | 90k - 100k/yr | Hybrid in Washington, DC | 12-Month Contract-to-hire

Job Description:

Implements best practices in proposal leadership and content development; supports management in instilling best practices in junior team members; continues working toward certification

Reviews RFPs, Statements of Work, and specifications; understands key terms and acronyms; understands how to identify design deliverable stages; develops compliance and project relevancy matrices for complex pursuits; follows RFP instructions for compliance and submission and

Leads kickoff calls and color team reviews; demonstrates in-depth understanding of RFP

Readily identifies long lead items within a complex proposal and prioritizes them Leads content development for external and internal data calls; drafts inputs for customized qualifications packages for executive team; coordinates technical inputs with design staff and responsible for follow-up; ensures design staff is properly briefed as to standards and expectations

Leads and tracks subconsultant inputs

Capable of interfacing directly and professionally with clients with minimal management oversight

Leads interview preparation sessions, including dissemination of assignments and external coordination

Drives content; exhibits understanding of requirements

Researches and provides extensive inputs for social media and website content for review; understands correlation between the two media; tone is accurate, grammatically impeccable, and on-brand; receives minimal edits and feedback

Follows template and regularly provides creative enhancements contextual to brand; able to create simple infographics and enhance existing ones

Attends industry events and conferences; behaves professionally; demonstrates ability to discuss firm and industry in an educated manner

Independently performs submission close-out for project, personnel, and subconsultant information as well as more complex technical inputs; maintains file structure by ensuring outdated information is archived

Develops content that demonstrates high-level understanding of firm differentiators

Regularly engages with technical team members, including senior leadership; asks thoughtful and proactive questions; demonstrates interest in and engagement on projects; actively engages with the firm through committees and office management support

Exhibits clear understanding of the industry; follows industry-related news and sites; identifies industry events and webinars of interest

Adobe creative Suite - Highly Proficient

Linkedin & Instagram - Proficient

GovWin, Sam.gov; & ProjNet -- Demonstrates understanding of full breadth of resources across all sites; tracks specific pursuits

Delegation of tasks and responsibilities - Understands direction and leads by example

Accountability - Meets all defined deadlines; demonstrates flexibility in responding to quick-turnaround requests; regularly manages multiple deadlines

Strategic recommendations - Provides initial suggestions as to projects, personnel, and content for submissions

Quality control - Follows the established guidelines for written and visual content, with minor corrections

Client focus - Is mindful of assigned deliverables; proactively identifies items within the department to complete; does not require manager and director C for most deliverables; able to liaise directly with executive team

Leadership - Receptive to feedback, course-corrects, and takes accountability for errors; requires some oversight

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About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.