Proposal Writer

Job title: Proposal Writer

Company: Echostar


Job description: Echostar has an exciting opportunity for a Proposal Writer to work within our Hughes Network Systems Division, Publications Department. We are looking for a candidate who is a team player, great communicator, detailed oriented, and can manage multiple competing proposals. This position is located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.Responsibilities:Proposal support:

• Analyze RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs to determine proposal requirements
• Create proposal templates, outlines, and compliance matrices
• Work with proposal team to develop proposal strategy and compliance as well as conciseness and clarity
• Attend compliance reviews and identify gaps
• Collaborate with technical subject matter experts to formulate the identified gaps
• Advise on messaging and creative content

General support:​

• Proofread and format technical manuals, reports, letters, presentations, tables, graphics, and other materials based on established department guidelines.
• Track progress of assigned projects and coordinate with other staff as necessary to comply with shifting deadlines and priorities.
• Perform quality control checks to produce documents that meet department standards.
• Fill in as needed in other areas of the department.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field.
• 5+ years experience with solicitations.
• Ability to work overtime at least one night per week and one weekend per month.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. Formatting and proofreading in Word and PowerPoint should be second nature. Familiarity with Excel is a bonus.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and stay punctual. Meeting deadlines is essential.
• Great reading comprehension and an ability to transform language dense with technical details into something clean and comprehensible.
• A passion for proofreading, writing, and discussing the intricacies of both with your colleagues.
• Legible handwriting in case you need to proofread the old-fashioned way.
• Ability to adhere to a professional style guide (preferably Chicago).
• Experience collaborating with technical experts and senior staff.
• Ability to manage your time well and work independently.
• Strong organizational and critical-thinking skills.
• Enthusiasm for debating punctuation, grammar, and word choice.
• An opinion on the Oxford comma.

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.#LI-EM1#M

Expected salary:

Location: Germantown, MD

Job date: Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:12:43 GMT

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