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Pursuits Specialist
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What they do
A Technical Writer writes product instructions, user manuals or other material that helps to explain complex information or procedures. Writes help information available to customers online, or clear explanations of company policies. Supports internal communication among different technical, engineering and scientific specialists working on a project or product. Creates product documentation, and provides input for improving product design.
$81,062 / year median in Maryland
-1% projected decline
Job Description
SUMMARY:
The Pursuits Specialist provides critical support for the project procurement process and pursuit of new business. Daily responsibilities include developing and submitting multidisciplinary and collaborative proposals to a wide range of private and public sector clients. Coordinates proposal response and team assignments; supports proposal development and writing; writes and edits proposal narratives; and serves as proposal liaison to all Market Sector groups. Must champion + maintain DAVIS' brand standards across the board.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing or Construction related field, or equivalent experience At least five (5) years of previous ; minimum of two (2) years of which should be specifically with proposal and presentation development related responsibilities; must have a demonstrated high level of experience and understanding of private + public sector proposal process Strong technical writing, editing and proof-reading experience Strong experience level with GSA proposal forms and other technical government proposal preparation Expert organizational and time management skills to coordinate projects and people, prioritize and track multiple projects simultaneously, and meet critical deadlines Expert skill level + experience using MS office suite, various graphics and presentation programs ( i.e. Adobe Creative Suite) Strong ability to write creatively and to appeal appropriately to each audience with each message Strong understanding ofA / E / C
industry, its dynamics and touchpoints Related certifications a plus (APMP and / or LEED accredited)TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE
Proposal Development:
Manages the development of multiple proposals, including response production, layout, and final deliveryStrategic Guidance:
Provides strategic guidance and coaching throughout the proposal and presentation processContent Creation:
Writes, edits, and proofreads comprehensive narrative and proposal materialsCompliance:
Ensuring compliance with RFP/RFQ requirementsData Management:
Maintains and updates project descriptions, employee resumes, and certificationsPresentation Formatting:
Leads presentation formatting and content development specific to each proposalCollaboration:
Supports and collaboration with Market Sectors and key DAVIS stakeholders to formulate and submit proposalsTemplate Management:
Creates templates, checklists, and boilerplate documents to support proposal developmentBrand Standards:
Champions and maintains DAVIS' brand standards across all materialsIndustry Knowledge:
Stays current with DAVIS projects, potential projects, staffing, services, differentiators, experience, personnel information, and historyCORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE
Autonomy + Accountability Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products and services Works independently, receives minimal guidance Accountable for own work and possibly others on the team Business Impact Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and potentially across the company Decisions are made with minimal guidance and may affect the success of the department / revenue group Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning Talent Development Serves as a lead for the team, leading small projects May have formal supervisory responsibilities Provides subject matter guidance to team members with less experience Problem Solving + Resiliency Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on practice and existing precedents or procedures Gathers and analyzes data to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedentDAVIS CORE VALUES
TRUST Excellence in Service- Fulfilling our clients' highest expectations Inclusion
- Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging Integrity
- Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions Building Relationships
- Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work T he base salary (or hourly) range for this position is $80,000.00
- $105,000.00 DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life. DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short
- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your