PROPOSAL WRITER

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

ALTA Language Services is the only 100% employee-owned company in our field. As employee owners, we work hard and go beyond words to perform each and every task with integrity and a passion to stay innovative. We share three core values that guide our work:be kind, be resourceful, and get it done. Were a diverse group of smart, creative people who love our work and what we learn about other languages, countries, and cultures. We offer a flexible work environment that allows us to work remotely from anywhere in the US and competitive benefits, including healthcare and company stock.

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DESCRIPTION

About the Job ALTA Language Services is seeking a skilled Proposal Writer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality proposals, coordinating pursuit efforts, and supporting our operational, sales and marketing teams. This role requires exceptional writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Read RFQ/P Documents: Thoroughly review RFQ/P documents and prepare proposal checklists listing client submission requirements.
• Proposal Development: Lead pursuit teams on kickoff calls to develop winning strategies, assign team responsibilities, and establish deadlines.
• Presentation Preparation: Prepare presentations and coach technical teams for client interviews.
• Lead Tracking: Track future project leads and update information regularly in the tracking database.
• Collaboration: Work with operations and marketing team to develop comprehensive materials highlighting ALTAs staff and capabilities.
• Research and Materials Gathering: Conduct background research and gather/tailor supporting materials.
• Graphic Development: Work with the marketing team to develop high-impact graphics for proposals and presentations.
• Quality Control: Provide quality control review of proposals and marketing content.
• Submission Preparation: Assemble and send proposals and/or prepare electronic submission files as needed.
• Teaming Partner Coordination: Coordinate with teaming partners and respond to external requests for proposal information.
• Win/Loss Ratio:Track proposal opportunities for win/loss rate, rationale for win or loss, and continuous improvement suggestions to increase win rate.
• Content Development:Maintain updated content, such as frequently asked questions and proposal templates, to ensure swift completion of RFPs.
• Project Management:After reviewing requirements with key stakeholders, stay engaged with all team members (e.g., legal, marketing, operations, IT) to ensure all content is complete and reviewed for on-time submission.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Education/Training Degree: Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience Proven experience in proposal writing or a related role.

Salary Current pay range for the position of Proposal Writer: from $67,801 to $84,901 per year ($32.60 to $40.82 per hour). Actual pay depends on several factors, including but not limited to level of education, knowledge, skills, qualifications, certifications, previous experience in similar positions, market pay rates, comparable salaries, geographical location, jobs availability, budget availability, revenue etc.

Benefits Ability to work full time remotely $750 first year then $500 per year towards a work from home office set up. (All office equipment bought with that al owance is yours to keep) Healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Account PTO (Paid-time-off) and paid holidays Quarterly bonus plan (after 1 year of employment) Eighteen (18) weeks of parental leave, fully paid (after 1 year of employment) 401K ESOP: Eligible participants (after 1 year of employment) receive shares in the company automatically each year based on their compensation that year.

LOCATION Remote PLEASE NOTE:Unfortunately, we are not able to hire in all 50 US States. We are currently unable to hire applicant residents in the following State: Maine.We are also unable to hire applicant residents in the territory of Puerto Rico.

CAMERA ON POLICY: As a remote company, we value the importance of face-to-face communication and collaboration. Therefore, we require our employees to have their cameras on during company meetings or meetings with third parties, unless there is a valid reason to turn them off. This helps us to build trust, rapport, and engagement among our team members and partners. We also encourage our employees to use the background blur or virtual background features of the video conferencing software (Zoom or Teams), especially when meeting with third parties. This helps to maintain a professional appearance and protect your privacy. We provide a corporate background that you can download and use for such meetings, if you want to. If you are not familiar with how to set up these features, please do not hesitate to contact us. FEDERAL and STATE EMPLOYMENT LAW POSTERS All federal employment law posters that must be available to all applicants can be accessed throughthis web site.To see the federal posters, please click on the drop-down list, scroll to the bottom, and select Federal Government: Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC):This posting covers anti-discrimination provisions and legally protected characteristics. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA):It addresses re-employment after military leave, anti-discrimination provisions and health insurance issues. Federal Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA):This notice describes the rules around lie detector tests in employment. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA):It explains employee leave eligibility and benefits, as well as employer responsibilities. In addition, please make sure to check the posters of your State of residence by selecting your State on the drop-down list. In particular,residents of California, may want to check the posters regarding pay equity.

ALTA Language Services is a drug-free workplace. All employees are required to adhere to the Companys drug-free workplace policy. #LI-Remote