Senior Technical Proposal Writer

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We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. 

Responsibilities:

KBR is seeking a Senior Technical Proposal Writer for the Science & Space Business Unit. The Proposal Writer will support the Business Development (BD) Team and will be responsible for supporting activities throughout the full lifecycle of BD. The Proposal Writer will work closely with the Business Development and Proposal teams to respond to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs. He/she will write original content to draft compelling and compliant proposals to ensure the successful acquisition and/or retention of business. 

Responsibilities include supporting all phases of proposal development, analyzing solicitation requirements, and ensuring compliance while meeting all schedule deadlines. This position will develop compliant outlines and all proposal artifacts, facilitate planning sessions to develop/identify strategies, and record win themes, value discriminators, and risks. The Proposal Writer will develop all sections of a proposal to include, management, past performance, etc. and will work with technical subject matter experts to articulate our technical solutions in compelling and easy to understand narrative.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field 
• 10 + years of relevant experience in developing proposal materials for US federal government contract opportunities or other commensurate experience as a professional writer
• Experience with Shipley or similar proposal process 
• Proficient in reviewing and analyzing government solicitations and related documents  
• Possess strong writing skills—both technical and non-technical 
• Have effective verbal communications skills 
• Exhibit working knowledge and experience with space, engineering support, or mission IT acquisition organizations 
• Ability to turn highly technical material (collected through interviews or research) into easily understood and compelling narratives 
• Ability to multi-task and support competing projects  
• Ability to assist with development of graphics images to enhance written content
• Demonstrate excellent people skills by working with personnel of varying experience, technical abilities, and levels of authority 
• Ensure relevant information is included in well written text instructions, descriptions, and procedures with supporting illustrations 
• Manage resources as changes in project deliverables or timelines occur 
• Identify and resolve barriers that prevent completing projects on time or with the required quality 
• Provide focused technical functional expertise 
• Possess strong leadership and mentoring qualities 
• Provide guidance to SMEs, small corporations, and other writers/editors as required 
• Collaborative team player with an ability to work well with the various teams assigned in order to ensure quality proposal content that positions KBR to win.

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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