Junior Proposal Writer

Position Overview

KL&A is an IT consulting firm that develops creative business solutions through project & program management and custom software applications. As a Junior Proposal Writer, you’ll work with the Proposal Manager and technical experts to create high-quality proposals. Experience in software or product development is a bonus to help you identify areas needing additional detail in proposals. This position is compatible with the Eastern Time Zone and primarily supports remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Proposal Manager and technical experts in proposal development.
• Identify and articulate areas for additional detail in proposals.
• Ensure proposal content aligns with business goals and follows established style guidelines.
• Continuously contribute to process improvements throughout the proposal development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without a current or future need for visa sponsorship.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience writing content in a business, technical, or academic setting.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce persuasive and narrative content that is concise yet thorough.
• Ability to follow style guidelines including voice, tense, capitalization, and formatting conventions.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to adapt to KL&A’s processes and tools.
• Capable of performing research and collaborating with subject matter experts to synthesize concepts into new content.
• Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively with the proposal team to cultivate win themes and value propositions.
• Experience conveying information effectively to audiences of all skill levels.
• Proficiency in proofreading and editing contributed content.
• Ability to champion practices that uphold quality standards and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Must be self-motivated with a desire to continuously learn and grow professionally and individually.
• Excellent verbal communication skills (English) with the ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salaries with bonus potential
• Three (3) weeks of paid vacation (prorated for first year)
• 40 days of paid sick time (prorated for first year)
• Paid parental leave
• Family building assistance (adoption reimbursement, IVF counseling, etc.)
• 401(k) with immediate employer match
• Workspace customization bonus
• Ongoing education and training reimbursement
• Employee recruiting bonuses
• Monthly communication reimbursement
• Premium healthcare insurance, including medical, dental, and vision for individuals, families, and domestic partners
• Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care and medical care
• Employer-paid group long-term disability and group life insurance
• Voluntary insurance options, such as pet, critical illness, AD&D, and life
• Awesome co-workers!