Job Title
Proposal Writer – Houston, TX
Program Summary
KBR combines mission expertise with advanced digital technologies to solve the world's toughest challenges on a global scale. KBR is a trusted national security partner for a wide array of customers across space, land, air, and sea, delivering innovative solutions in digital engineering, 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 Business Development team. In this role you will craft compelling narratives that showcase KBR’s capabilities, expertise, and successes, contributing to our mission of growth and excellence.
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Content Creation: Write, edit, and produce persuasive content for proposals, corporate databases, sales documents, and other business‑development projects.
Information Sourcing: Identify and gather relevant sources, including conducting interviews and research, to enrich proposal content.
Knowledge Management: Support initiatives to organize and upload content within corporate databases and archives.
Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with stakeholders, including subject matter experts, to capture concepts, maintain messaging consistency, and ensure alignment with corporate strategy.
Quality Assurance: Proofread and edit your own work and that of others, ensuring alignment with in‑house and client styles.
Project Coordination: Coordinate multiple simultaneous proposals, create outlines and storyboards, and manage proposal plans.
Illustration Collaboration: 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 strong 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 requirements, including on weekends and holidays.
Previous KBR or industry experience is desired.
Benefits
Competitive 401(k) plan with company match.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
Flexible spending account.
Paid time off and flexible work schedule.
Professional training and development opportunities.
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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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En Español:
KBR combina la experiencia de la misión con tecnologías digitales avanzadas para resolver los desafíos más difíciles del mundo a escala global. KBR es un socio de seguridad nacional de confianza para una amplia gama de clientes en el espacio, tierra, aire y mar, ofreciendo soluciones innovadoras en ingeniería digital, integración, prototipos rápidos, operaciones de misión, análisis de datos, inteligencia artificial y logística segura. En este papel, desarrollará narrativas convincentes que muestren las capacidades, la experiencia y los éxitos de KBR, contribuyendo a nuestra misión de crecimiento y excelencia. Roles y responsabilidades Creación de contenido estratégico: Escribir, editar y producir contenido persuasivo para propuestas, bases de datos corporativas, documentos de ventas y otros proyectos de desarrollo empresarial. Fuente de información: Identificar y recopilar fuentes relevantes, incluida la realización de entrevistas e investigaciones, para enriquecer el contenido de la propuesta. Gestión del conocimiento: iniciativas para organizar y subir contenido dentro de las bases de données y archivos corporativos. Trabajo en equipo colaborativo: creación de contenidos estrechamente con las partes interesadas, incluidas las materias, captura de conceptos, mantener la coherencia y garantizar la alineación con otras propuestas de negocio. Calidad: Proofreadería y su propia estrategia de desarrollo y su propio diseño. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin tener en cuenta la raza, el color, la religión, la discapacidad, el sexo, la orientación sexual, la identidad o expresión de género, la edad, el origen nacional, el estatus de veterano, la información genética, el estado sindical o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley federal, estatal o local. #J-18808-Ljbffr.