Date Posted:
Sun, 01/17/2010
Company:
Georgia HAP Administrators, Inc.
Contact Person:
Tia Plunkett-McQueen, MA, PHR
Georgia HAP Administrators, Inc. d/b/a as National Housing Compliance seeks a Proposal Writer responsible for providing professional consulting services in response to RFPs and new business opportunities. The Consulting Proposal Writer is responsible for overseeing the entire proposal process -cradle to grave.
Specific tasks will include:
- Lead the technical writing of the proposal process to include the development of strategic win themes
- Recommend changes in scope, format, graphics, slides and content to the proposal team
- Manage writing assignments and receipt of all proposal materials with authors in accordance with the project timelines
- Edits materials for quality, accuracy, organization consistency, clarity, appropriateness and persuasiveness of content, ensuring compliance with standards of style, grammar and format
- Work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), to ensure their engagement and review throughout the proposal development process.
The Consulting Proposal Writers ultimate goal will be to formulate a proposal document that addresses the RFP request, sells our expertise, and accurately and clearly communicates our culture and approach.
Required Education Skills and Experience:
- 5-7 years and a proven track record of winning proposal efforts in the federal government contracting arena, preferably HUD;
- Masters degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field strongly desired;
- Training and/or certification (APMP qualified – Shipley trained) in proposal writing and government services business development considered a plus;
- Ability to demonstrate excellent writing, proofreading, editing, desktop publishing, and organizational skills required;
- Excellent attention to detail required;
- Ability to digest concepts quickly and present information clearly and concisely;
- Ability to consolidate various viewpoints by identifying and building on commons themes or similar goals;
- Excellent research skills and the ability to effectively gather information needed from files, team members, senior staff members, etc..
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required;
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to accomplish tasks proactively and independently, yet seek guidance when necessary;
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
- Must be willing to work outside normal working hours if needed to meet deadlines;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to include PowerPoint, Word, Project, Excel and Visio and/or Desktop publishing software.
Tia Plunkett-McQueen, MA, PHR
Human Resources Manager
Georgia HAP Administrators, Inc. (GHA)
1975 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 310
Atlanta, GA 30084
Tel: 770-939-3939 Ext. 2031
TTY: 877-349-8100, Fax: 866-967-5033, www.ghaca.org