Proposal Writer

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.</strong></p> <p>Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work<a href="https://woolpert.com/about-us/culture/">®</a>, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.</p></div><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Position Overview</strong></span></p> <p>Woolpert is hiring a&nbsp;<strong>Proposal Writer </strong>to join our dynamic <strong>Proposal Department</strong>. This position reports to the <strong>Technical Writer Team Leader </strong>and will be responsible for providing technical writing and editing support for the surface transportation sector's proposal materials and content. Qualified candidates will be comfortable interviewing subject matter experts, drafting content, incorporating feedback, and managing quick-turnaround review cycles. Priority will be given to candidates with specific writing experience within the surface transportation industry.</p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-teams="true">We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. &nbsp;Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You Will Do:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Write and maintain new proposal documents (resumes, project descriptions, boilerplate text, etc.) that meet company-defined standards. This includes placing appropriate graphics and editing for grammar and punctuation.</li> <li>Update employee master resumes.</li> <li>Work with proposal managers and coordinators to develop and/or update writing guidelines and standards.</li> <li>Review current proposal documents (resumes, project descriptions, boilerplate text, etc.), revising to meet company-defined standards.</li> <li>Maintain proposal materials within various document repositories.</li> <li>Act as a resource to proposal coordinators for proposal preparation, including assisting with overflow support.</li> <li>Perform editorial quality assurance/quality control checks on proposal submittals.</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You Will Bring:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Education/Experience: BA/BS degree in related field or six (6) years of related experience.</li> <li>Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat.</li> <li>Attributes: Detail oriented, focused, supportive, collaborative.</li> <li>Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 10%.</li> <li>Overtime: Rare.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Background in surface transportation industry proposal writing (highly preferred).</li> <li>Background in GIS writing (added bonus).</li> <li>Skill in Adobe Creative Suite.</li> <li>Good presentation skills.</li> <li>High-quality writing (technical and creative) skills.</li> <li>Strong project management and organizational skills.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Can develop and manage cross-functional relationships.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Benefits You Will Love</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$57,800</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$72,200 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:&nbsp; <a href="http://woolpert.com/about-us/">http://woolpert.com/about-us/</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer.</strong> Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.&nbsp; You may view more about EEO on our website: <a href="https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf">Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf</a> and <a href="https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EEO-is-the-Law-Supplement.pdf">EEO is the Law Poster Supplement</a>.</p> <p>Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting <u><a href="mailto:askhr@woolpert.com">askhr@woolpert.com</a>.</u></p> <p>If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting <a href="mailto:recruiting@woolpert.com">recruiting@woolpert.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em>To all agencies:&nbsp;</em></strong><em>Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.</em></p></div>