JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a technical / proposal writer in the Proposal Center of Excellence, and within the broader marketing and communications function, you will develop complex proposals for government and commercial clients. Successful proposals are what win the work that M.C. Dean performs, which means that you will be at the forefront of determining the company's future growth and direction. Specifically, you will have the opportunity to:

• Write, edit, and proofread proposal materials in response to client requests and requirements while meeting established schedules and deadlines
• Learn Federal procurement and contracting process
• Work to develop solutions to the challenges and requirements of some of the largest businesses, organizations, and Federal agencies in the world.
• Create strategies for addressing business challenges and opportunities
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across a range of specialized business units to research and document proposal details and to create winning responses while learning first-hand how work is performed
• Conceptualize graphics, figures, tables, and other presentation techniques to optimize impact of information provided

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and function effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and write about complex subject matter
• Excellent time management and organization skills, handling multiple simultaneous projects with stringent deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people with a variety of skills, experience, and personalities
• Meet eligibility requirements to obtain a Government security clearance
• 0-2 years' relevant experience

Bachelor's degree in:

• English/Literature or similar
• Politic Science or similar
• Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or similar

Involvement with:

• Student newspapers or other publications
• Research journals

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.