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Conduent Senior Proposal Writer - Remote in Saint Louis, Missouri
About Conduent
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments – creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them.
You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
Job Description
Our Proposal Development Center’s mission is to create best-in-class, compelling proposals that convert to wins. In our public sector group, we respond to bids for government healthcare, state and local agencies, and transportation.
We are seeking a candidate who has experience writing detailed material, including the ability to integrate baseline content appropriately; interview and extract information from subject matter experts (SMEs) and accurately interpret artifacts; carefully analyze RFP requirements against our proposed solution and tailor responses accordingly; revise and refine content; and evaluate competitive intel and proposal feedback post-proposal for continual improvement.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to be an important part of a writing group that collaborates well with each other and our internal teams and is known for excellence. If you are passionate about writing; have consistently created compelling, client-centric content; and want to be a part of a winning sales organization, this is the perfect place for you.
Functional Description:
Writes clear, compelling, high quality proposal responses to RFIs and RFPs that convert to frequent wins, ultimately aiding decisionmakers in the buying process to choose Conduent
Uses journalistic techniques to interview technical subject matter experts, research and gather pertinent information to integrate in proposals
Seamlessly weaves strategic elements – win themes, key messaging – and solutions into proposal narrative producing cohesive, client-centric and compliant content
Builds strong relationships and functional alignment with subject matter experts creating depth of knowledge in select areas; can also function, when proposal volume warrants, as a generalist
Collaborates closely with the content development team to regularly share material that can be repurposed for future repeatable use
Balances multiple proposals simultaneously, working closely with internal clients (e.g., sales, account management, SMEs) to achieve common aims
Achieves a 100% on-time proposal response rate; stickler for meeting internal deadlines, champion of deadline adherence from SMEs and other proposal inputs
Actively engages in all proposal-related meetings (e.g., kickoff, solution, status)
Reviews and edits proposal responses
Adheres to Conduent’s style guide and brand standards for tone and style
Identifies and integrates graphics that complement the text
Understands our clients’ needs, Conduent’s value proposition, capabilities and business objectives and competitive landscape
Participates in and applies proposal training as an active, engaged learner
Exhibits our culture and values
Education, Experience and Capabilities
Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related discipline
5+ years’ experience in proposal writing
Displays mastery in technical writing and editing
Demonstrates command of the English language; known as a grammar nerd
Experience working in a growth-oriented environment – with sales and/or account management teams
Has a strong sense of urgency and thrives in a deadline-driven environment
Experience in one of the following industries desired: healthcare, state and local government, Medicaid, Pharmacy Benefit Management
Ability to understand and effectively convey subject matter via the written word to buyers ranging from experts to novices
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Experience using proposal software
Possess strong organization skills, high level of attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) involvement and/or certifications preferred
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
This position can be located anywhere in the U.S.
Closing
Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.
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