Guidehouse
Proposal Management
LeadProposalWriter-Editor
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“Lead Proposal Writer-Editor at Guidehouse. Skills: Proposal writing, Proposal editing, Technical writing, AI prompt development, Client deliverable writing, Technical approach writing, SOW document writing. Serve as the lead writer for specific volumes or the entire proposal. Perform technical writing to address RFP requirements including outline development, content planning, strategy implementation, draft writing, and final editing”
What You'll Achieve.
Produce a large volume of high-quality material with attention to detail; Ensure proposal content provides consistent narratives; Ensure proposal content complies with solicitation requirements; Ensure proposal content adheres to Guidehouse branding standards; Ensure assigned writing sections comply with RFP requirements; Ensure assigned writing sections contain win strategies and win themes; Ensure assigned writing sections comply with standard format and style criteria; Edit to achieve one-voice, readability, clarity, and responsiveness to requirements; Effectively and consistently demonstrate and promote the Guidehouse solutions and value proposition; Minimize rework errors
Industry & Context.
Problem-solver
Up to 10% travel, Must be a US citizen, Selected Candidate must be able to work Eastern Standard Hours, Requirement to be in the office as needed to collaborate with proposal teams
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or four (4) years additional professional experience, 6-8 years of experience in professional services working with large, complex and highly technical documents, Experience drafting technical approaches or scope of work documents, in collaboration with consultant/SME teams, in accordance with client RFP requirements and company procedures, High level of attention to detail, Ability to review, understand, and summarize the requirements of RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, Ability to coordinate the development of multiple proposals simultaneously, Ability to translate complex concepts and ideas into clear communications, Proficiency with AI prompt development, Superior communication, writing, editing, and proofing skills, Problem-solver with a can-do attitude, Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities to produce a large volume of high-quality material with attention to detail, Ability to work outside normal work hours (i.e., nights, weekends, and/or holidays when required), Must be a US citizen
Nice to Have
Experience in client delivery, preferably on large government programs, Advanced skills in Word, Power Point, SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Pro, Experience with advanced formatting in Word, Experience using PerfectIt or similar automated tools for editing
What You'll Do.
Serve as the lead writer for specific volumes or the entire proposal
Perform technical writing to address RFP requirements including outline development
strategy implementation
Write executive summaries
and technical volumes
Collaborate with consulting teams to develop standard narratives for Guidehouse service offerings
Interview technical experts and operational resources to gather information
Transform information into clear
compelling proposal text
Use AI and proposal software to generate initial content
Collaborate with graphic artists to conceptualize visuals
Perform substantive reviews of text and graphics
Ensure assigned writing sections comply with RFP requirements
contain win strategies and win themes
and comply with standard format and style criteria
Edit to achieve one-voice
and responsiveness to requirements
Apply Guidehouse’s brand messaging
Promote Guidehouse solutions and value proposition
Edit copy to meet page limitations
and contribute content in proposal content management systems
Coordinate with subject matter experts to inform responses to RFPs
Support the maintenance of content organized in knowledge base
including its technical accuracy
Recommend continuous improvement initiatives to refine writing processes and techniques
Ensure that proposal documentation is retained in accordance with company and department procedures
Contribute to or lead team initiatives or special projects such as training in proposal writing and updates to writing guides
Provide orientation and training for new proposal team members on proposal writing and editing processes and tools
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with consulting teams to develop standard narratives; Collaborate with graphic artists to conceptualize visuals; Coordinate with subject matter experts to inform responses to RFPs; Provide orientation and training for new proposal team members
Communication Scope
Superior communication skills; Translate complex concepts and ideas into clear communications
Process & Methodology
Serve as the book boss or lead writer for assigned proposal volumes, Provide direction to consultants on how to structure management and technical volumes, Coordinate the development of multiple proposals simultaneously
Full Job Description
**_Job Family_ :** Proposal Management ** _Travel Required_ :** Up to 10% **_Clearance Required_ :** None **What you will do:** **Summary:** Guidehouse is looking for a proposal writer to support writing and editing of proposal deliverables. The proposal writer will serve as the book boss or lead writer for assigned proposal volumes, providing direction to our consultants on how to structure management and technical volumes so that our team of writers provide consistent narratives, writing executive summaries and win themes, and mentoring consultants on proposal writing. The proposal writer will need to write, review, and revise proposal content, providing compliance with solicitation requirements and adherence to Guidehouse branding standards. The successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities to produce a large volume of high-quality material with attention to detail. At the Lead level, the proposal writer should have at least 6-8 years of experience writing technical content including client deliverables, technical approaches, and SOW documents. Experience in client delivery is highly desirable; valuable experience would include roles such as project management, project communications or in a PMO organization. The technical proposal writer should be able to craft outlines and approaches based on RFP instructions, existing proposal content, Guidehouse’s solutions library, and interviews with SMEs. They will be expected to serve as a volume lead for management, staffing, quality or other proposal sections. This is not a remote position. This is a hybrid position located at our Tysons Corner, VA, headquarters with a requirement to be in the office as needed to collaborate with proposal teams. Must be a US citizen due to the nature of the work. * Serve as the lead writer for specific volumes of sections or the entire proposal. At the P4 level, the expectation is to perform more techn
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