Proposal Writer

Proposal Writer$64,100 to $75,400 per yearWith a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer:Health, dental and vision insuranceGenerous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)401(k) retirement plan with company matchCompany paid life insuranceTuition reimbursementEmployee assistance programTraining and exciting career growth opportunitiesReferral program – refer a friend and earn a bonusBenefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.Purpose: The Proposal Writer supports the full proposal development lifecycle by crafting clear, compliant, and compelling written content and contributing to creative production.Essential Functions:At the direction of Proposal Directors, participates in the development, construction, and production of proposals across all phases including SOQs, RFQs, and RFPsCrafts proposal sections that are clear, concise, accurate, and compliant with established templates and submission requirements, incorporating feedback from reviews through final submission; maintains consistency in language, tense, formatting, and overall presentation across proposal materialsWrites, edits, and formats proposal content including solution narratives, management approaches, technical descriptions, presentations, and supporting documentationGathers supporting information to craft responses to specific inquiries and information requests; facilitates cross-discipline coordination with Operations, Marketing & Communications, Business Development Finance, Legal, SMEs, and consultantsContributes to creative production by assisting with layout, graphics support, infographic development, and visual integration within proposal documentsEnsures that content requested consistently meets scheduled milestones and submission deadlinesAnalyzes RFIs and RFPs for customer requirements and develops compliant response content that fits the customer's needs and addresses evaluation criteriaArchives proposal elements, project data, boilerplates, graphics, and templates; maintains and updates proposal-related artifacts including project summaries and supporting visualsReporting relationship: The Proposal Writer reports to the Director of Proposal Creative & Technical ServicesMinimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must be 5 years:In a technical role: Requires 5 years of experience in roles closely related to proposal writing or business development support; proposal management and coordination function with experience engaged in retail and Food & Beverage environmentsA bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, English, or a program related to the functional area can count for 2 of the 5-year requirementIn the industry: 3-5 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experienceSpecialized Skillset/Competencies/TraitsStrong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail and precisionAbility to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlinesBasic visual design aptitude with interest in contributing to graphic and layout productionProficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with SharePoint and InDesign a plusFamiliarity with the RFP or proposal processes preferredDemonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstancesDemonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading teams to achieve common goalsLocation: This role is based at the North America Support Center in Bethesda, MarylandAvolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates ("the Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").