Proposal/Technical Writer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Glen Burnie, MD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Marketing (Branding), Business Development, Communication Skills, Content Development, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Editing, English Language, Federal Contracts, Government Contracts, Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Lesson Plans, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Management, Proofreading, Proposal Writing, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Schedule Development, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Stock Purchase Plans, Strategic Planning, Support Documentation, Team Building, Team Player, Technical Editing, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technology White Papers, Time Management, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, White Papers
LOCATION
Glen Burnie, MD
POSTED
30+ days ago

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REQUIREMENTS:

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  • US citizen eligible for Secret security clearance. rn
  • Knowledge of Federal/DoD contracting. Proven experience writing and winning Federal proposals. rn
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. rn
  • Excellent time management and multitasking skills. Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines. rn
  • Self-starter with strong critical thinking skills. rn
  • Willing to work outside of normal business hours if necessary to meet proposal deadlines. rn
  • Comfortable working with others at all levels of the organization. rn
  • Able to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams to gather input from multiple stakeholders and drive business results. rn
  • Exceptional ability to translate complex topics into clear, concise, and compelling content to educate and inspire decision makers across key industry verticals. rn
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including creating templates, setting styles, using formulas and macros. rn
  • 3 Years of relevant experience rn

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

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  • Required: B.S. Degree rn
  • Preference: B.S Degree in engineering plus a Degree in English, Journalism, or Technical Writing Or a certification in Technical Writing rn

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Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services is seeking a Proposal/Technical Writer to support our team. The Proposal/Technical Writer will support the Business Development and Program Management teams in drafting proposal responses, past performances, technical white papers, case studies, and descriptions of technical and management methodologies and processes. This role also assists the Proposal Manager and Business Development team by coordinating internal and external teams for RFI and RFP responses. Additional support will be provided to the business units in support of strategic documents and program technical documentation.

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Responsibilities include:

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  • Write compelling original proposal content driven by the evolving needs of our Business Development team. Review, edit, and rewrite content developed by others. Integrate content into proposal response documents. rn
  • Independently research and/or interview subject matter experts to write technical content for business development efforts, white papers, and case studies in key customer verticals. rn
  • Contribute to the design and development of professional templates in line with company branding in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite, for internal and external use. rn
  • Write, edit, and proofread proposal and contract materials while meeting established schedules and deadlines. rn
  • Edit documents and technical literature prepared by other staff members, for content, coverage, clarity, and voice consistency, recommending revisions and editorial standards as appropriate. rn
  • Participate in all phases of the proposal process including proposal strategy planning, content writing and development, internal review, and production, ensuring that all materials are client-focused and clearly articulate our compelling business value. rn
  • Read and review RFIs and RFPs and develop content that is compliant with all instructions and criteria. rn
  • Assist with post-RFP tasks such as Lessons Learned planning and proposal library updates. rn
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About the Company

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
WEBSITE
http://www.kratosdefense.com/