– Reviewed bid documentation to identify risks, compile questions, and inform compliant RFx responses– Created writer’s packages, including writing templates, in line with bid requirements and themes– Developed compliance matrixes and defined proposal tasks, schedules, and writing assignments– Scheduled, facilitated, and prepared appropriate documentation for gate decision meetings, bid reviews, color team reviews, solution design meetings, and standup meetings– Maintained online bid workspace to including uploading bid documents and templates, posting bid updates and announcements, and developing wiki/notes entries on requirements and solution design– Developed written responses, ensuring compliance with bid requirements, technical accuracy, and consistent theming using Microsoft Office tools– Created and edited original graphic elements in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office tailored to individual bids with creative solutions to meet requirements– Compiled drafts and final bids, editing other writers’ entries for content, spelling, grammar, mechanics, and formatting– Prepared proposals for submission, completing desktop publishing tasks in Microsoft Word or Adobe InDesign, printing and assembling documentation, and coordinating shipment or electronic submission of the final bid

In addition to performing all Proposal Manager tasks outlined in role below:– Lead collaborative proposal efforts and solution design meetings to develop successful bids– Maintained internal accountability and deadlines for contributing stakeholders– Managed all bid documentation and associated planning materials in accordance with departmental guidelines– Monitored bid boards for new opportunity identification and updated and maintained the Business Development pipeline in accordance with company strategic direction– Researched opportunities and compiled the appropriate documentation to facilitate bid decisions– Oversaw capture strategy development process and updated within strategy software– Participated in industry days and pre-proposal conferences to inform capture strategy– Partnered with Supplier Relations and Operations to identify new business segments and greenfield opportunities, research viability, and track progress toward RFP and award– Managed transactional bid process– Researched topics adjacent to Business Development for other departments– Managed company FOIA requests with legal counsel and stakeholders– Recruited staff to include interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, coaching, mentoring, and ensuring consistent application of employee guidelines, processes, and procedures. – Guided department toward desired results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising work; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; and initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures– Served as backup to Compliance for various business and government registrations– Assisted with annual audit process and served as backup, as necessary, for department lead in their absence– Coordinated and then led the proposal team in oral presentations to federal agencies

In addition to performing the Sr. Proposal Coordinator tasks listed below:– Reviewed bid documentation, compiled questions and identified risks, and participated in bid decisions– Developed bid strategy, compliance matrixes, and response outlines and defined proposal tasks, schedules, and writing assignments– Scheduled, facilitated, and prepared appropriate documentation for gate decision meetings, bid reviews, color team reviews, standup meetings, and post-award debriefs– Promoted frequent communication with internal departments and leadership to develop winning bids to include collaborating with SMEs to develop solution design and following up to ensure required inputs are provided to the bid team– Lead communication with customers and suppliers during bid process and pre-award negotiations, as assigned– Participated in peer reviews – Compiled final bid documents, certified final proofreading, and submitted bid in accordance with requirements– Maintained online bid workspace to including uploading bid documents and templates, posting bid updates and announcements, developing wiki entries on requirements and solution design, archiving documents, and transitioning the workspace to Operations/Implementation ahead of award– Updated and maintained the Business Development pipeline of opportunities and assisted with capture strategy– Monitored department metrics via dashboards to assist with company goals and provide updates in strategy software– Identified opportunities for improvement within the department and implemented lessons learned on previous bids to continue refining the bid process– Updated and maintained the department training program and work instructions, to include developing materials, and educated new hires on bid processes and related responsibilities

In addition to performing the Proposal and Grant Coordinator tasks listed below:– Managed the RFI/ Market Survey process from start to finish, writing and editing the response, working with Subject Matters Experts (SMEs) to determine solution design, assigning sections to other writers as needed, and submitting to the Government for evaluation– Oversaw the training update process for the Business Development department to include identifying gaps and areas for improvement, assigning tasks to SMEs, and tracking progress

– Reviewed various bid types (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs/Market Research, transactional bids) and created writer’s packages, including storyboards and writing templates, in line with bid requirements and themes and posted to the online bid workspace– Developed written responses, ensuring compliance with bid requirements, technical accuracy, and consistent theming using Microsoft Office tools– Compiled drafts and final bids, editing other writers’ entries for content, spelling, grammar, mechanics, and formatting– Created and edited original graphic elements in Adobe Creative Cloud tailored to individual bids with creative solutions to meet requirements– Prepared proposals for submission, completing desktop publishing tasks in Microsoft Word or Adobe InDesign, printing and assembling documentation, and coordinating shipment or electronic submission of the final bid– Completed post-submittal activities, including archiving documents and assisting the proposal team with discussions, clarifications, and evaluation notices

– Edited technical documents (e.g., webinars, training manuals, eLearnings) for grammar/mechanics and consistency with house style guide and APA citations

– Edited press releases for completeness, concision, organization, and clarity, ensuring copy meets a newspaper's house rules as well as AP style– Proofread and published online briefs processed by other producers in addition to training new producers in site style and various CMS– Consulted with the manager about department decisions and assisted as necessary

– Helped clients improve college writing assignments, resumes, cover letters, theses, and dissertations by assisting with written content, organization, grammar/mechanics, and citation style/formatting (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago Manual styles)– Mentored new tutors and gave presentations promoting the UWC

– Helped set up and tear down sporting events, concerts, etc., performing typical stagehand tasks

– Read student essays and helped select for publication in "Y1 Writes," a First Year Composition Program textbook, editing accepted essays for grammar/mechanics and accuracy of citations