Sr. Proposal Writer : West Houston : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:09:05 EST

We are looking for a Proposal Writer to work with one of our valued clients in the Engineering and Construction industry.

Senior Proposal Writer/Author
We need experienced, senior-level authors/technical writers who have knowledge and experience working with engineers, construction managers and operations managers writing and developing content for proposal documents that respond to Requests for Proposal (RFP’s) from U.S. government agency clients. Our expanded team of writers will work collaboratively with proposal teams, business development managers and operations managers to develop company responses to strategic federal government solicitations. Target markets will include operations & maintenance, program management/construction management and defense contingency operations procurements issued by a selected mix of federal and Department of Defense agencies including U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of State, NASA, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Respondents are expected to have prior knowledge and experience with federal RFPs, industry standard proposal development processes and experience responding to our stated markets and clients. Our markets DO NOT include Information Technology related contracts.

Required key attributes of selected team members will include:

1. A technical background/understanding of engineering, construction, and program/project management

2. A proven ability to interact and remain productive in large bid/proposal teams.

3. Must have proven resume and sample documents demonstrating ability to produce creative, compelling (and winning) responses to government requests and solicitations.

4. Must also have the ability to PERSONALLY GENERATE/write/develop creative, compelling (and winning) written responses to government requests and solicitations.

5. Must be deadline-driven and have ability to work and succeed in time-limited and high-stress environments.

6. Ability to work collaboratively with subject matter experts, managers and leaders to achieve desired outcomes.

7. A minimum 8-years of experience supporting proposals in excess of $100M.

8. Possess innate desire to develop and shape winning sales documents and proposal strategy.

9. A minimum 4-year degree in an applicable discipline – with experience or education in an engineering- or construction-related profession is preferred. Nature of your education will be evaluated for career experience supporting the A/E/C industry.

Corporate Communications Writer : Northwest Houston : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:13:42 EST

We are seeking a Corporate Communications Writer for one of our valued clients. This assignment will be open-ended, long term contract onsite at our client's offices.

Summary:
The candidate will work in conjunction with corporate communications and assigned teams to lead the writing and editing of various internal and external communications programs including but not limited to feature articles, publications, brochures, investor and public relations materials, presentations and corporate advertising. Be a leader and champion for editorial quality of corporate communications.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications (Journalism) or similar plus 7-10 years relevant experience. Work experience in upstream energy preferred but not necessary.

Possess strong writing, editing and proofing abilities. Follow AP style.

Ability to write quickly and accurately as well as re-purpose existing copy for new use. Ability to write for different media and audiences. Good listener/interviewer/note-taker and researcher. Ability to dig and find answers.

Aptitude for understanding and explaining technical topics.

Able to follow directions and work well as part of a diverse, global team, but also able to work independently and manage own time.

Must be a self-starter, deadline- oriented, and be able to communicate with all levels, including senior management.

Able to work on PC and network. Familiarity with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Job Duties:
Meet with clients to understand project. Research, write, edit and proof materials for use across organization. Meet all deadlines.

Use project management tools to manage time and cost. Back up files.

Michelle Yelverton

Sr. Proposal Writer : West Houston : Temporary

Corporate Communications Writer : Northwest Houston : Temporary