This is a dual-purpose position of both Proposal Writer and Contract Administrator.

MACNAK Construction is looking for a premier individual to work in a Proposal Writer/Contract Administrator role. This position is in the Federal construction industry and industry experience is highly desired but not required. This position is a great opportunity for anyone highly proficient in writing, attention to detail in readings, and very proficient in formatting on Microsoft Word. Potential candidates could be: experienced Contract Administrators with excellent attention to detail and an understanding of client proposal requests.

Duties include facilitating the proposal process, reading the customer solicitation, determining proposal requirements, developing and ensuring compliance with the company's proposal process, integrating writing from various sources to respond to RFIs/RFPs, and providing responses to follow-up and clarification questions. Proposal Writer ensures that all information presented in a proposal is accurate, positively reflects the company's capabilities and meets the RFP/RFI's objectives. This position will also be responsible for following established proposal development processes and procedures, coordinating tasks to meet applicable deadlines, and other applicable logistic work.

Duties include facilitating the proposal process, reading the customer solicitation, determining proposal requirements, developing and ensuring compliance with the company's proposal process, integrating writing from various sources to respond to RFIs/RFPs, and providing responses to follow-up and clarification questions. Proposal Writer ensures that all information presented in a proposal is accurate, positively reflects the company's capabilities and meets the RFP/RFI's objectives. This position will also be responsible for following established proposal development processes and procedures, coordinating tasks to meet applicable deadlines, and other applicable logistic work.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Assist with managing complex, multi-faceted projects from inception through completion. Establish performance metrics and tracks progress on all proposals, alert senior management at times of risk or lacking progress
• Analyzing data and proactively identify potential conflicts. Read, review, and dissect complex requests for proposal (RFP), requests for quotation (RFQ's), invitations to bid (ITB) and request for information (RFI) to determine scope and key requirements.
• Review of contracts, extracting critical details and requirements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and Project Managers to gather and obtain the necessary information to clearly articulate a winning strategy and compelling solution.
• Research and combine information from multiple sources, including previous proposals, into a cohesive, easy-to-read, and accurate final product. Effective interpersonal communication, to exceed customer service initiatives in addressing customer needs and requests
• Prepare technical proposals under supervision of Project Manager
• Meet strict deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for research, writing, editing, reviews, and approvals.
• Prepare and coordinate documents for delivery – 1 hour before deadline.
• Ability to manage a large volume workload while maintaining a high-level of accuracy
• Follow established Company policies, procedures and practices