The Proposal Writer gathers information to craft persuasive documents for clients, formats proposals, and collaborates with the Sales team to meet expectations.
IDMWORKS is an award-winning identity and access management (IAM) solutions firm that has been serving a wide range of sectors since its inception in 2004. As a firm that’s purely focused on IAM, IDMWORKS offers a comprehensive range of services designed to enable enterprises to effectively manage, secure and scale employee and customer access to systems, data, and software applications. This specialized service empowers organizations across key industries, including banking and finance, commercial and retail, healthcare, higher education, and government, to ensure secure and efficient access management.
IDMWORKS has been a pioneer in remote-work for more than 20 years with teams operating across the US, Canada and India. This approach has helped establish themselves as a leader in the field of IAM with their commitment to securing businesses and facilitating seamless interactions between companies, their customers, partners, and employees. This dedication has driven transformative growth in the organizations they serve.
Ready to become an integral member of a tight-knit team of IAM pros with a relentless commitment to delivering amazing customer experiences that create an environment where long-term business partnerships flourish? We anticipate what our customers need, chart a course for their success, and walk alongside them every step of the way.
Summary:
A proposal writer is responsible for gathering information, crafting persuasive document that resonates with the client’s needs. Candidates will format each proposal according to company guidelines, information obtained during research and discovery prior to seeking internal approval before sending out proposals to sources.
Position Responsibilities:
- Author Statement of Work, proposals, and other contractual or technical related documentation.
- Attend meetings or interview clients to discover expectations for the contract or document being written.
- Maintain close coordination with Sales team on essential technical presales duties/requests.
- Author and contribute to RFP responses and client presentations.
- Develop and maintain proposal outlines, storyboards, and Sales contract templates.
- Lead training with Sales team members on material related to Technical Pre-Sales processes.
- Communicate status, including timely reporting and escalation of issues and risks.
- Actively pursue personal development by maintaining and obtaining technical capabilities, soft skills and security specific knowledge through formal education, certification, and other avenues.
- Provide feedback to management for non-standard issues; ability to show critical thinking.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience:
- 1+ years of prior relevant experience or equal education working as a Proposal Writer, Business Analyst, IT support or other security/IAM-related positions
- Experience in writing Statement of Works, proposals, and other contracts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, Salesforce or other CRM technology
- IAM technology-specific training/certification is preferred.
- Requirements:
- Possess strong communication, storytelling and keen research skills.
- Knowledge of contractual language, legal agreements, terms and conditions, policies, and terminology
- Adept at conveying complex ideas in simple, persuasive language.
- Experience working in a team setting and multi-task environment
- Manage large workloads and meet critical deadlines.
- Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, quality, and unified style based on company and industry standards and processes
- Navigate and build relationships with immediate team and peers.
- Work well under supervision and following standard processes unsupervised, encouraging considerate and productive atmosphere.
- Travel: Minimal and on occasion as required; l0% or less.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, English or related field preferred. Will consider prior experience and education.
IDMWORKS is a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing top-tier identity and access management solutions. Their comprehensive offerings, coupled with their unmatched industry expertise and proven outcomes make them a valuable partner for enterprises needing to enhance their IAM program.
IDMWORKS provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, IDMWORKS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]
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