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Bids and Proposals Writer

2 months ago

Full time role

In-person · Columbia, MD, US... more

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Proposal Manager has overall responsibility for the bid pursuit including driving and championing the end to end proposal process. They review the pursuit and develop the proposal outline, bid compliance matrix and preliminary draft. They oversee the management of all proposal related activities including developing and managing the proposal schedule, plans, deadlines, and monitoring progress. They set up and facilitate kickoff meetings, status and proposal review calls. They prepare draft documents and manage iterative versions of the proposal. They research, write and edit information creating client ready proposals.

Job Duties:

Develops and executes proposal development activities in an effective and efficient manner for the assigned region or area of responsibility.
Manages the end-to-end proposal process which may include: go no go, capture planning, strategy development, win theme creation, research, proposal reviews, QA/QC and internal debriefs.
Structure, develop, write, and edit proposal sections, while building the response around the Client’s requirements, in a creative, compelling, and compliant manner.
Lead and collaborate with various stakeholders to develop responses to the client’s needs.
Proofreading and editing technical and non-technical documents for accuracy and consistency
Managing production of response documents
Championing management initiatives and applying internal processes

Job Requirements:

BA/BS required
Ten+ years of proposal experience, engineering, utility or water industry experience preferred, public and private sector or similar experience.
Excellent project and time management skills, strong presentation and people management skills, able to manage the full proposal life cycle.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in writing, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment work both independently and in a team environment.
Strong research and market analysis skills to facilitate development of sales documents.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work with virtual teams.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects, and work under tight deadlines.

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Salary range:

$63,600.00 - $101,800.00

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation