Houston, TX
Proposal Writer
The Proposal Writer is responsible for the preparation of responses to RFPs/RFQs/RFIs and bids to assist MasterWord with securing a client’s business.
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The Proposal Writer is responsible for the preparation of responses to RFPs/RFQs/RFIs and bids to assist MasterWord with securing a client’s business.
Status: Full-time
Location: On-site in Houston, TX or Remote
General duties include without limitation:
• Monitor procurement websites for open tenders and prioritize the opportunities that are most beneficial for organization.
• Determine proposal concept, identify risks associated with proposals, ensure the organization is compliant with the eligibility requirements, and can perform services in compliance with specifications outlined in the proposal.
• Develop proposals by assembling information such as project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation.
• Coordinate submissions and collections.
• Perform research that may be industry specific, company specific, or demographic.
• Write, revise, and edit drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.
• Write, edit, or standardize material prepared by other writers or company personnel, and write speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases for the company, as requested.
• Develop and maintain an archival and tracking system for RFPs and related
documents.
• Keep abreast with the latest trends in the Language Industry.
Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in English, linguistics, business communications, journalism or marketing, or related discipline; or minimum four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Extensive experience in writing proposals and bids as well as other business documents, procedures, protocols, and producing finished work for presentation and/or submittal.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Excellent research and presentation skills.
• Knowledge and skills applied in text editing, various graphics software applications, and publication programs.
• Problem solving, process improvement oriented, skilled in coordination, and strategic planning.
• Process driven, the ability to work Independently and follow MasterWord’s proposal process strictly and persistently.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Knowledge of the language services industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of General Service Administration (GSA) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Salesforce and Quip is a plus.
EEO/M/F/D/V
We offer a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package and a casual and relaxed, yet professional environment where people can learn and grow with the company. We are looking for a Proposal Writer to join our Proposal Team as we continue to grow the business.
MasterWord Services, Inc. (MasterWord) provides language services solutions in over 250 languages, across four different continents. Services we provide include Translation, Localization, Onsite Interpreting, Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), and Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI) Services. Our clients include some of the world’s largest businesses, government entities, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations.
