ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Proposal Writer (Technical) to join our corporate team supporting federal initiatives! The selected candidate will work closely with our proposal division, project teams, and industry partners to write technical, compelling, and compliant documents. In line with our corporate culture, this position requires a strong writing background with high integrity and commitment to quality at every stage. This position is full-time and will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and revise technical content for proposals in response to federal solicitations that are compliant with RFP solicitation instructions.

• Develop and update proposal content to convert technical concepts to compelling, compliant, and easy-to-understand content while adhering to industry and proposal-writing standards.

• Convey technical information clearly, concisely, and with a flair for innovative concepts.

• Read and analyze solicitation, proposal documents, and writing output required.

• Work closely with the proposal team and technical lead to understand and adhere to the proposal planning.

• Participate in brainstorming sessions, proposal meetings, and color team reviews.

• Independently develop technical, management, and/or past performance volumes in accordance with RFP requirements.

• Review, revise, and incorporate teammate and subcontractor written contributions to the final draft.

• Complete writing assignments, determine page allowances to meet page limitations (as applicable), and implement proposal publication requirements.

• Research and write compelling sections with no available author.

• Interview Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and technical project managers to co-write sections.

• Review written materials and graphics submitted by the technical and proposal team and offer constructive feedback including specific ideas and strategies to enhance written sections.

• Attend meetings, observe work, and conduct interviews to capture and document process details.

• May contribute to and review procedures, proposals, marketing material, research deliverables, and any other type of documents.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in English, Technical Communications, or very closely related and 7+ years of relevant experience in technical writing.

• Must have expertise utilizing Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Must be highly organized and a compelling writer, editor, and proofreader.

• Must have an assertive approach to fact-finding, collaborating, and interfacing with SMEs.

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Shipley Training and/or APMP certification.

• Experience writing proposal volumes for projects.

• Experience with SharePoint.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

• Knowledge of federal contracting guidelines and how they affect DOE and DoD proposals.

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.