Proposal Writer (Hybrid)

We are currently seeking a Proposal Writer to join our team. As the first dedicated Proposal Writer for our organization youll play a pivotal role in crafting captivating proposals that win contracts and drive company success. Youll develop innovative solutions and strategies that set Lakeshore apart from the competition. Your creativity and strategic thinking will be key in refining proposal drafts ensuring compliance with requirements and crafting winning themes and risk mitigation strategies. Applicants should have exceptional writing editing and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to produce compelling narratives. The ideal candidate also possesses deep understanding of the proposal development process with a knack for identifying and leveraging strategic opportunities.

A day on the job looks like this:

• Thoroughly reviewing and interpreting bid requirements to develop customized target bid responses that align with client needs and organizational capabilities
• Partnering with stakeholders across various departments to create a win strategy for specific opportunities
• Scheduling and leading discovery sessions with sales and subject matter experts to draft new content and refine it according to the sales strategy
• Writing new content and rewriting existing content to reflect the win strategy adhering to writing standards
• Crafting and refining sophisticated proposal responses and other communications that are compliant persuasive and engaging
• Editing final responses for spelling grammar style formatting consistency voice and overall clarity
• Consolidating conversations and information from multiple sources to ensure comprehensive and accurate bid response
• Conveying complex ideas in a logical sequence that others can understand
• Partnering with all stakeholders across various departments to weave their input into the bid response
• Working with the design team to create graphics and visuals for bid responses that can be templatized enhancing presentation and impact
• Regularly updating and curating proposal content ensuring high-quality reusable and templatized materials
• Tailoring writing to effectively reach the intended audience

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for:

• Bachelors degree (masters degree preferred)
• 2 years of experience in the field or in a similar position (4 years preferred)
• 2 years of experience managing people/projects (4 years preferred)
• Deep understanding of the proposal development process with a knack for identifying and leveraging strategic opportunities
• Exceptional writing editing and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to produce compelling narratives
• Adept at managing complex projects showcasing strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Highly skilled in both independent work and team collaboration with a creative approach to problem solving
• Proficiency in advanced research techniques with a strong command of digital research tools
• Ability to thrive under pressure balancing multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to adopt flexible work schedules including off-hours to meet critical project milestones
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams) Adobe Acrobat Pro and TechSmith Snagit with an openness to learning new software as needed

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain! 

At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at an hourly rate between $33.89-$45.91 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore visit  Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill merit and mind-boggling talentnot based on race color creed sexual orientation gender or gender identity marital status domestic partnership status military status religion age national origin ancestry alienage AIDS or AIDS-related complex status genetic information predisposition or carrier status status as a victim of domestic violence physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things arent equal we all lose.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time