Desktop Proposal Coordinator - Tysons, United States - Maximus Services, LLC

Maximus Services, LLC

Verified Company

Tysons, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Description & Requirements
This individual is responsible for coordinating and managing government proposal response production. The position supports the preparation and development of all Maximus and client thematic proposals and related materials.

Reviews and documents all production-related requirements within the RFP and serves as the production interface for the entire proposal team.

This remote position requires occasional travel to the Tysons office in McLean, VA office for print productions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Write responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other Government requests.
Create compliant, compelling responses for assigned proposal sections, including graphics, charts, tables, etc.
Review and edit proposal responses for consistency, compliance and win theme incorporation.
Research relevant corporate, project, client and industry statistics and data in support of creating proposal responses for all lines of business, segments and international entities.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

Manages workflow of assigned projects to meet review, publication, and submission deadlines.
Uses advanced Microsoft Word features and/or Adobe InDesign, creates solicitationspecific templates and formats all response documents for printing and/or electronic production. Examples include creation of, modification of, and compliance to paragraph and character styles; advanced page header/footer formatting and layouts; professional typesetting of text, charts, tables, and forms; and proper insertion of figures and photographs to maintain ratio and resolution.
Participates in strategy meetings and conference calls to gather/communicate information concerning document layout and production process.
Prepares and manages documents for reviews including electronic and/or physical book checks, and for submission in formats as required by the RFP (Word, complex PDFs, Excel, etc.).
Performs technical proofing and editing as needed and helps to ensure compliance to RFP requirements for production and submittal needs.
Works with a team of graphic designers, proposal managers, writers, and other professionals to assure that all images and text processes are followed, that the file versions are the most current, and to meet schedules and deadlines.
Selfproofs document text and files to identify errors related to the use of language, in general, or adherence to a specific style guide.
Uses a methodical approach to problems, including troubleshooting software issues with flexibility to develop workarounds and backup plans that remain solicitationcompliant within the deadline.
Coordinates schedules and works with the Copy Services team, as appropriate, to produce hard copy proposals, including, but not limited to, preparation and handling of 3ring binders, GBC/combbinding machine, paper hole drills, USB flash drives, shipping of materials, etc.
Learns and applies corporate principles and processes to meet quality standards for documents, services, and meeting customer needs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in related field.
35 years of relevant professional experience required.
Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

Additional

Minimum Requirements:

Advanced understanding of professional publishing with a minimum of three plus years of proposal production, including typesetting, page layout, word processing, document management, and printing.
Advanced software skills in Microsoft Office Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro, and has a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
Keen attention to detail, the ability to read and follow specific instructions, proofreading skills, producing documents with mínimal errors, and the ability to handle stressful situations are critical.
Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, working in a team environment with a constructive and respectful attitude, and collaborating with individuals at all levels of a corporate organization.
Must have excellent selfmanagement, time management, multitasking, and prioritizing skills.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records (SharePoint, File Explorer), designing forms, and other general office procedures and terminology.

EEO Statement

Pay Transparency
- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining c