Are you process oriented and super-organized? Are you looking to join a growing organization and help win more business?

Ripple Effect is looking for an Editorial Coordinator with four years of experience coordinating the flow of proposals and proposal publication process. This role, under the leadership of the PMO Director, will work closely with our Capture Managers and Proposal Managers to support the proposal process by setting up document templates, populating stock text, writing sections of proposals, developing compliance matrices, facilitating graphics and editorial activities and supporting desktop publishing.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.

General Information

• Job Code: PRO-BD-03
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements)
• Telework: Partial
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: Bottom to Mid (how we pay and promote)

Responsibilities

• Develops proposal schedules including milestones, assignments, and proposal budgets following our documented process.
• Works closely with capture and proposal manager to coordinate critical proposal development meetings (kickoff meetings, colored reviews) including preparing agenda topics, coordinating meeting logistics (video conferencing and room reservation), participant list, pre-meeting materials and capturing post-meeting action items.
• Maintains the proposal library of stock text, case studies and graphics and continually improves the content by working with subject matter experts across the organization.
• May be responsible for light editing or writing in support of proposal development.
• Provides support for the creation, maintenance and archive of shared electronic areas in MS Teams for proposal development teams to collaborate.
• Oversees the full lifecycle for proposal document management from an outline, writing, editorial, graphics, and electronic publication in PDF format.
• Provides advanced desktop publishing support in Word to align with RFP requirements and Ripple publication standards.
• Updates electronic systems that capture the status of our business development pipeline for any active proposals.
• Develops compliance matrices to ensure that the publication aligns with RFP requirements and addresses all necessary information in the evaluation criteria.
• Holds cross-divisional team members accountable for meeting timelines and completing action items and escalates risks or issues to the PMO Director or proposal/capture manager.
• Ensures standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance activities including a white glove and gold team review at the end of the process.
• Contributes to new processes and procedures to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the team's operations.
• Supports the documentation of processes and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• 4 years relevant work experience

Basic Requirements

• Ability to learn and navigate web-based systems such as SharePoint, Teams, and other electronic business systems.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for face-to-face interactions with partners, co-workers, senior leaders, and stakeholders.

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what it takes to become a Rippler here.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Content writing or editorial skills
• Experience in a small business environment
• Government contracting experience
• Proposal development experience
• Knowledge of projects focused on health and science
• History of employment longevity

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply!

About Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing provides professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across communications & outreach, research & evaluation, policy & program management, digital transformation, and strategic staffing solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.

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Benefits

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.