Proposal Writer
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About KBR
Belong, Connect, Grow – at KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These principles inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can belong, connect, and grow. We deliver – together.
KBR combines mission expertise with advanced digital technologies to solve the world’s toughest challenges on a global scale. We are a trusted national security partner for a wide array of customers across space, land, air, and sea, and we deliver innovative solutions across digital engineering and integration, rapid prototyping, mission operations, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and secure logistics.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Proposal Writer to join our dynamic Business Development team. In this role, you will craft compelling narratives that showcase our company's capabilities, expertise, and successes. As part of a small, robust, and tightly‑knit team, you will have a significant impact and opportunities to grow.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Write, edit, and produce persuasive content for proposals, corporate databases, sales documents, and other business development projects.
- Identify and gather relevant information sources to enrich proposal content, including conducting interviews and research as needed.
- Support initiatives to organize and upload content within corporate databases and archives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including subject matter experts, to maintain messaging consistency and align with our corporate strategy.
- Proofread and edit work, ensuring alignment with in‑house and client styles.
- Coordinate multiple simultaneous proposals, create outlines and storyboards, and manage proposal plans.
- Collaborate with graphic designers to develop visuals that enhance narrative content.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Business, Communications, or a related field.
- 4+ years of proven experience in proposal development, business development, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail‑oriented, with excellent organizational and time‑management skills to thrive in a deadline‑driven environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport, and work effectively in a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exceptional persuasive writing skills with the ability to tell a clear and compelling story.
- Familiarity with SharePoint and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
- Relevant work experience is preferred.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and occasional overtime (including weekends and holidays).
- Previous KBR or industry experience desired.
Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, which may include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.