Proposal Content Specialist - HYBRID

Job Description

Overview

Rapiscan Systems AS&E, an OSI Systems Company is seeking a Content Specialist based out of Billerica, MA.

Assist to develop, maintain and centralize all Proposal Content. Meet with supporting functions (Product Management, Product Marketing Managers, Program Management, Service, etc.

to ensure content is always up to date and accurate.

We are proud to be a trusted provider of advanced x-ray technologies for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities and critical infrastructure all over the world.

Be a part of our mission to provide our customers with best-in-class cargo and vehicle screening systems and services so they can combat terrorism, trade fraud, drug and weapon smuggling, and illegal immigration.

Responsibilities

Primary role is to assist the Sr Content Manager for CVI to support the Bid Team with :

• Maintenance of proposal automation software (i.e. Qvidian).
• Interviewing and working closely with technical experts to develop technically accurate and persuasive sales content.
• Conducting internal & external research specific to markets and disciplines.
• As required support proposal function with custom write-ups for specific RFP requirements.
• As required support proposal function with Executive Summaries.
• As required create compliance matrices to reflect RFP requirements.
• As required copy edit and format proposal documents prior to customer submission.
• Over time develop and maintain content for other company functions such as Program Management and Service.
• Customize Proposal Templates per region if required.
• Identify most effective content.
• Create market specific proposal templates.
• Work with Sales and Sales Operations to improve proposal messaging.
• Work with Sales, Sales Operations and Marketing on proposal graphics.
• Participate in proposal win / loss debriefs to incorporate feedback into content.
• Fast-paced environment; requires significant use of telephone and computer.
• Must be able to complete job responsibilities working with different time zone needs such as attending late night / early morning meetings by phone.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support AS Auditing through a thorough understanding of all AS related and Departemental procedures.
• Support initiatives for process improvement, such as proposal templates and or content.
• Understand status of performance to metrics and provide feedback on improvements in performance to standards and methods for improving efficiency.
• Continuous learning in commercial and technical understanding of products.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience

• Experience with proposal automation software preferred
• 2+ years of proposal writer / content experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of basic contract language
• Foreign Language proficiency a plus

OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS :

• Self starter
• Have strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Be capable of interacting positively with management and cross-functional peer teams
• Be capable of explaining technical procedures in writing or verbally
• Be capable of managing conflict
• Possess the ability to work unsupervised and drive major projects to completion
• Be capable of independent problem solving
• Possess strong time management skills
• Computer with Internet and Network Access
• All applicable AS and Departmental Sales Processes and applicable corporate processes
28 days ago