Proposal Coordinator III/Technical Writer III at Cannon Corp in San Luis Obispo, California

Job Description:

COME BE PART OF AN ESTABLISHED & GROWING FIRM! CANNON IS NO ORDINARY CONSULTING FIRM. WE HAVE AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A TECHNICAL WRITER III/PROPOSAL COORDINATOR III AT ANY CANNON LOCATION IN SUNNY CALIFORNIA!

CANNON'S CULTURE provides exciting opportunities for professional growth and outlets for team building. We strive to provide opportunities for personal growth and a balance between personal and professional life. Not only do we work together, but we also enjoy spending time together outside of work. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.

Since 1976, we have provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. With offices throughout California, we continue to grow!

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING a TECHNICAL WRITER III/PROPOSAL COORDINATOR III for our San Luis Obispo Office

San Luis Obispo is on the beautiful central coast of California, has scenic beaches, is surrounded by the wine country, and offers endless recreational opportunities.

Technical Writer III/Proposal Coordinator III Job Summary

Assisting with the coordination, compilation, and final production of proposals, reports, papers, and awards with minimal supervision from the VP of Marketing. The Technical Writer III/Proposal Coordinator III will be a highly motivated self-starter who takes the initiative and has a willingness to learn.

Technical Writer III/Proposal Coordinator III Job Duties

Project Work

• Produces and/or oversees production of all marketing materials required for proposals, SOQs, and presentations in conjunction with graphics specialist.
• Schedules, coordinates, and participates in proposal kick-off meetings.
• Assists with teaming for proposals.
• Helps maintain collection of project photos, project descriptions, and resumes to incorporate into proposals.
• Creates project organizational charts for proposals and presentations.
• May schedule and participate in proposal interview preparation and strategy. Assists with producing marketing materials for interviews.
• May schedule and participate in proposal debriefings.
• May assist with the content and production of award submissions.
• Maintains consistency of written communications related to proposals, SOQs, and award submissions.
• Upholds company style and branding on proposal and award submissions.
• Helps maintain and revise government format SF 330 for proposals.
• Attends weekly marketing department meetings.

Project Management

• Responsible for Coordination, Oversight, and Final Production of competitive proposals.
• Manages the efforts of Project Managers, Administrative Assistants, and the Clerical Assistant to publish a proposal.

• Minimum of 6 years of work experience in an administrative, writing, or proposal coordination role.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or Communications preferred, or 6+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Must have strong writing and organizational skills.
• Experience using graphic file types, such as JPG, TIFF, EPS, and KMZ.
• Advanced knowledge in Adobe InDesign, MS Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Google Earth.
• Must be able to type at least 35 wpm.
• Writing samples will be requested.

WE OFFER competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity, M, F, disability, protected veteran status

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