Employment Opportunity - Aqua Terra
The Cultural Resources Technical Proposal Coordinator is responsible for developing a range of proposal content that meets Requests for Proposal (RFP) compliance. The Technical Proposal Coordinator develops proposal content in coordination with the Principal Investigator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS: Reviews and interprets RFP requirements to develop comprehensive, compliant proposal outlines and templates. Collaborates with PI and field team to brainstorm strategy and approach and ensure decisions are captured in proposal outlines, templates, and other documentation. Tracks RFP and amendment releases, and routes all RFP documents to appropriate filing locations and proposal team members. Performs a comparison analysis between RFP and amendments and updates proposal documentation with revised requirements and strategy as necessary. Leads proposal efforts, and: Initiates and performs research on topic to aid strategy and technical development
Analyzes existing boilerplate against narrative requirements to determine what additional resources are necessary to complete proposal sections, including specific subject matter expert needs.
Leads and performs subject matter interviews to capture technical approach and methodology. This could include e-mail, phone, and in-person interviews.
Writes and edits original text, tailoring boilerplate, and rewriting third-party contributions to fulfill RFP requirements
Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate; implementing changes.
Edits for grammar, spelling, factual accuracy, clarity;
Formats documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher, and Acrobat according to RFP requirements
Develops graphics (for e.g., flow charts, matrices, Org Charts) to present concepts
Maintains organized files and drafts of work in appropriate locations
Directs the production and packaging of proposal documents for formal reviews.
Researches and drafts proposal boilerplate independent of assigned proposals.
Performs related work as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Familiarity with Cultural Resource Management
Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills in the English language
Highly organized, detailed oriented, and display strong time-management skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Power Point; intermediate proficiency in Excel.
Ability to work well under pressure, meeting tight, multiple, and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
Ability to set priorities and multi-task.
Ability to think strategically, apply sound judgment, be resourceful, troubleshoot, and take initiative.
Be self-motivated, self-directed, able to work with limited supervision and as a team player.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Archaeology, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or English with an emphasis in writing/editing and familiarity with the Cultural Resource Management industry/market knowledge.
Job Type: Part time to Full Time, flexible schedule offered.
Job Location: Olympia, WA, telecommuting from home office available.
Pay: DOE
Required education: Bachelor's
Required experience: Writing proposals in response to Government Solicitations: 1.5 years
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please email professional vitae or resume with cover letter, describing how your experience and qualifications meet the request. Please send one sample of a proposal that has been completed and submitted to a government agency in response to a RFP, and include contact details for three professional references.
Materials should be emailed to admin@aquaterracrc.com by September 5, 2016. All inquiries and application materials shall be emailed, phone calls will not be accepted regarding the position. Phone interviews will be scheduled the week of 9/12/16.
