Proposal Writer

VIVA India IT Technology Solutions is seeking a versatile Proposal Writer to review/update written content for IT proposal, SOW, contract, legal and financial document review/update/management. Should work with multiple clients, internal stakeholders and deliver final products independently. The incumbent will be working in a fast-paced environment and will be responsible balancing organization objectives, mitigation of risks and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Develop responses to RFP/RFQ primarily in the area of SaaS applications and IT Consulting Services
• Implementing positive marketing initiatives for our growing company
• Source procurement opportunities
• Lead the preparation and submission of winning proposals
• Work with team members to respond to Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), statement of qualifications (SOQs)
• Manage the proposal development process to ensure on-time delivery of compelling, compliant, and well-written proposals
• Conduct pre-proposal and post-proposal presentations, demos
• Manage security assessments and questionnaires for new and existing accounts
• Manage Statements of Work (SOW) and contracts for new and existing accounts
• Keep the team informed of changes and generate creative ideas while working both independently and collaboratively
• Coordinate information and tasks with departments in the company
• Gather information from clients, and other partners or vendors to accurately determine projected costs and fees
• Prepare a written proposal to communicate our companys ability to effectively meet the project’s needs at a reasonable price
• Communicate all necessary liabilities and costs of proposed contracts to management
• Work with management and other departments to determine proper bid pricing
• Maintain, augment and improve library of reusable components, templates, and processes to reduce response time and improve quality on future proposals
• Manages proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or combination of education and equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience writing and editing proposal content on SaaS applications and IT Consulting services.
• Tech/Software/IT industry Experience
• Experience in researching, writing, and producing a high volume of client-facing documentation on behalf of our company in support of an array of our software and consulting services
• Exhibit strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, thrive in a fast-past environment, be able to track multiple ongoing projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Demonstrated understanding of federal and commercial acquisition processes that guide proposal development requirements
• Ability to answer questions directly and honestly while still having a marketing mindset
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe
• Superior written and verbal communication skills in the English language
• Highly organized, detailed oriented, and display strong time-management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, meeting tight, multiple, and sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task
• Ability to think strategically, apply sound judgment, be resourceful, troubleshoot, and take initiative
• Be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Preferred Qualifications - APMP Certification or Equivalent Proposal Writing Certifications