Proposal Writer - In-Office M-F 8am - 5pm, Franklin TN

SUMMARY: 

Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• In collaboration with Communications & Training, Business Development, and other SMEs, oversee responses to proposals. 

• Identifies, clarifies, and evaluates proposal opportunities and requirements to support development of the overall proposal strategy and concept. 

• Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; transmitting proposals. 

• Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals. 

• Develops proposal by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/ deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation; writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials with the assistance of Subject Matter Experts 

• Oversee presentations by evaluating text, graphics, binding, and coordinating printing. 

• Maintains quality results and proposal support databases by using the Loopio platform; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone. 

• Obtain approvals by reviewing proposals with key providers and project managers. 

• Collaborate with the Proposal Development Director for final review of all proposals. 

• Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate, implementing changes. 

• Review other company’s responses to lost proposals. 

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining personal networks; travels to sites the company currently has contracts with to learn from the site. 

• Represent Advanced Correctional Healthcare at both current and potential clients’ meetings including, but not limited to, pre-bid walkthroughs and site visits. 

• Supports organizational goals by taking ownership of new and evolving requests, identifying opportunities for improvement, and contributing added value to job responsibilities and outcomes. 

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date strategic planning manual with continuity BUS plan and goals. 

• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

BENEFITS: 

• Referral program 

• 401(k) w/employer match 

• Health insurance 

• Vision insurance 

• Dental insurance 

• Professional Development 

• Paid Time Off 

• Disability Insurance 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 

• 2+ years' experience writing proposals or a 4-year degree in a related field is required. 

• Technical documentation experience is highly preferred. 

• Strong Microsoft Office, Internet, Adobe Acrobat, and email skills are required. 

• Strong verbal and writing skills including excellent attention to detail are required. 

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills to devise creative solutions for complex issues are required. 

• The ability to work under multiple strict deadlines in a high stress environment without sacrificing courteousness is required. 

• The ability to work both independently and as a part of a team is required. 

• Must be trustworthy, confident, and responsible when handling or presenting sensitive information. 

• Experience in implementing process improvements and strategic planning is required. 

• Proficiency in document layout, formatting, and visual presentation is required. 

• Must have or obtain a Notary Public Certification.