[Hiring] Proposal Writer @Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC

Role Description

We are currently seeking a Proposal Writer to join our team. In this role, you will play a key role in developing compelling proposals that win contracts and support the company’s growth. You will help develop and refine the proposal materials that support our most complex bids. Your writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines will be essential in refining proposal drafts, working through stakeholder input, and producing clear, persuasive responses. The ideal candidate brings strong writing and collaboration skills, along with experience supporting complex proposal efforts. Candidates must be able to work standard PST hours.

A day on the job looks like this:

• Thoroughly reviewing and interpreting bid requirements to develop customized responses that align with client needs and organizational capabilities.
• Partnering with a range of stakeholders across sales, subject matter experts, and creative to gather input and turn it into tailored proposal responses that win.
• Scheduling and leading discovery sessions with sales and subject matter experts to draft new content and refine existing content in support of the sales strategy for a specified customer.
• Writing new content and rewriting existing content to reflect the win strategy for a specific proposal, adhering to established 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 information from multiple sources to ensure complete, accurate, and cohesive bid responses.
• Conveying complex ideas in a clear, logical sequence that is easily understood by multiple audiences.
• Partnering with stakeholders across departments to incorporate feedback and technical input into bid responses.
• Managing multiple proposals at the same time, including kickoffs, deadlines, and stakeholder check-ins.
• Collaborating with the design team to create graphics and visuals for bid responses that can be templatized to enhance presentation and impact.
• Maintaining the templates and content library that the broader Bid team uses, and contributing new content as new opportunities come in.
• Tailoring writing to effectively reach the intended audience.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the proposal development process with an ability to identify and apply strategic approaches.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive, and well-structured narratives.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively, with a thoughtful and creative approach to problem solving.
• Proficiency in research methods, including effective use of digital research tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedules as needed to meet proposal deadlines, including occasional off-hours work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and TechSmith Snagit, with willingness to learn additional tools as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of experience in a related field.
• 2 years of experience in proposal writing, capture management, or a similar role.
• 2 years of experience supporting or coordinating complex projects.
• Ability to consistently work Pacific Time hours.

Benefits

• For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore who live outside of Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at an hourly rate between $29.57-$39.91 depending on relevant experience & skillset.
• This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's 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 coverage—EPO, PPO, and HSA.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday).
• Flexible benefits—choose 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 dress…and we really mean it.