Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE)is looking for a temporary part-time Proposal Coordinator to support our Washington D.C. office, located in Falls Church, Virginia. The temporary part-time Proposal Coordinator will assist our administrative team with coordination and execution of efforts related to all stages of our project pursuits. The candidate should have strong writing ability, high attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. 

WJE is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping clients solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Research and monitor various outlets to identify project opportunities, utilizing platforms including IMS, GovWin, BidSync, owner sites, etc.
• Assist with organization of RFQ/RFP/IDIQ proposals and responses from initiation through final submission
• Interact with staff at all levels to write and update office marketing materials, including project sheets, staff resumes, boilerplate content, project award submissions, and staff presentations (for both internal and external use)
• Copy, edit and format project reports for clients
• Provide administrative support to our Unit Managers and Administrative Associates

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled or graduated with an associate or bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field
• Strong writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Ability to organize and manage workload between a variety of ongoing tasks
• Working toward proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, including InDesign, and Illustrator)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office and field equipment such as computers, printers, fax/copy machines, telephone/voice mail systems, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:

The expected hourly rates for candidates who meet the above criteria range from $17.00 an hour to $23.00 an hour based on education level.

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities, minorities, women, and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).

WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.