The GEO Group, Inc.
PROPOSAL WRITER I (FL)
The GEO Group, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Job Description Benefits Information
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:* Paid Time Off* Paid Holidays* 401(k) Matching* Health Insurance* Vision Insurance* Life Insurance* Health Savings Account* Tuition Reimbursement* Employee Discount* Reduced Tuition Rates* Disability Insurance* Employee Assistance Program* 401(k)* Pet Insurance* Dental Insurance* Paid Training* Flexible Spending Account*The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Equal Opportunity EmployerResponsibilities
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.Who We Are:GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.Why Work for GEO:At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.SummaryThe Proposal Writer I is responsible for overall project management when scheduling and completing the full proposal lifecycle in response to standard and routine Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs), and Requests for Information (RFIs) determined to be within the company's scope and field of operations. Responsible for managing deliverables and deadlines of the solicitation response, with direction, guidance, and oversight from this position's manager. The Proposal Writer I develops proposals and other responses that are fully compliant and customized to meet the customer requirements and the Proposal Development Team's processes. The Proposal Writer I focuses on project management responsibilities, meeting deadlines, developing responses, managing boilerplate and past performance information per RFP instructions. The Proposal Writer I will interface cross-functionally with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), facility management, corporate executives and management and various departments to respond to questions and complete proposals in a timely manner.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for all aspects of assigned proposals, including proposal design, written and graphic content, accurate completion of proposal forms, and inclusion of supporting documentation. Lead multiple projects simultaneously with standard and routine proposal(s). Develops customized, compliant, and compelling content for proposals by conducting research and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Works with graphic designers to translate concepts into informative images. Creates new proposal boilerplate and updates existing boilerplate on a continual basis. Coordinates and submits questions to procurement officials regarding the solicitation and may interact with procurement officials via phone calls during proposal development.Manages timelines and communicates status to leadership and to those impacted by project. Communicates with Project Team Members to ensure deliverables are being provided on-time and compliant with RFP requirements. Edits documents for grammar, style, and content. Assimilates materials into a final presentation to ensure a complete, professional package.Coordinates the development of job descriptions, resumes, facility organization charts, and staff deployment plans with various departments and assists in the development of staffing charts and narratives in conjunction with operations department. Works with Project Team members to update boilerplate on a continual basis and maintain resource library and proposal archives. Oversees production phases of project to maintain consistency, provides overall quality control including completeness, color correction, formatting, accuracy, tabbing, binding, packaging, and compliance with proposal submission guidelines. Plans and coordinates the assembly and shipment aspects of proposals to ensure proposal packages are professional and compliant with solicitation requirements, including letters of transmittal, proposal covers, binders, tabs, labels, boxes, CDs, etc.Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Criminal Justice, Marketing, or related degree.A minimum of two (2) years experience with the following:
Primary responsibilities in a position which includes writing, editing, content creation, research, and project management; andFacilitating and leading calls/meetings and experience with daily communication with all levels of management.
Experience with Proposal Development, grant writing or government procurements preferred.Excellent oral and written communication skills with superior collaboration skills and project management techniques. Ability to communicate across the Project Teams.Excellent writing, research, editing, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required. Organization and attention to detail is required.Ability to problem-solve, apply critical thinking, and analytical abilities required.Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word.Familiarity with Qvidian and Salesforce.com preferred. Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat.Excellent facilitation, time management skills, including the ability to schedule and manage the proposal development lifecycle and process required.Ability to work under tight deadlines with a wide variety of complex issues and ability to work after hours and on weekends as needed.Ability to work on multiple assignments with deadlines while managing tasks, projects, and changing demands.Ability to work with technology/computers and learn the software used by the department.The GEO Group, Inc
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:* Paid Time Off* Paid Holidays* 401(k) Matching* Health Insurance* Vision Insurance* Life Insurance* Health Savings Account* Tuition Reimbursement* Employee Discount* Reduced Tuition Rates* Disability Insurance* Employee Assistance Program* 401(k)* Pet Insurance* Dental Insurance* Paid Training* Flexible Spending Account*The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Equal Opportunity EmployerResponsibilities
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.Who We Are:GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.Why Work for GEO:At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.SummaryThe Proposal Writer I is responsible for overall project management when scheduling and completing the full proposal lifecycle in response to standard and routine Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs), and Requests for Information (RFIs) determined to be within the company's scope and field of operations. Responsible for managing deliverables and deadlines of the solicitation response, with direction, guidance, and oversight from this position's manager. The Proposal Writer I develops proposals and other responses that are fully compliant and customized to meet the customer requirements and the Proposal Development Team's processes. The Proposal Writer I focuses on project management responsibilities, meeting deadlines, developing responses, managing boilerplate and past performance information per RFP instructions. The Proposal Writer I will interface cross-functionally with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), facility management, corporate executives and management and various departments to respond to questions and complete proposals in a timely manner.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for all aspects of assigned proposals, including proposal design, written and graphic content, accurate completion of proposal forms, and inclusion of supporting documentation. Lead multiple projects simultaneously with standard and routine proposal(s). Develops customized, compliant, and compelling content for proposals by conducting research and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Works with graphic designers to translate concepts into informative images. Creates new proposal boilerplate and updates existing boilerplate on a continual basis. Coordinates and submits questions to procurement officials regarding the solicitation and may interact with procurement officials via phone calls during proposal development.Manages timelines and communicates status to leadership and to those impacted by project. Communicates with Project Team Members to ensure deliverables are being provided on-time and compliant with RFP requirements. Edits documents for grammar, style, and content. Assimilates materials into a final presentation to ensure a complete, professional package.Coordinates the development of job descriptions, resumes, facility organization charts, and staff deployment plans with various departments and assists in the development of staffing charts and narratives in conjunction with operations department. Works with Project Team members to update boilerplate on a continual basis and maintain resource library and proposal archives. Oversees production phases of project to maintain consistency, provides overall quality control including completeness, color correction, formatting, accuracy, tabbing, binding, packaging, and compliance with proposal submission guidelines. Plans and coordinates the assembly and shipment aspects of proposals to ensure proposal packages are professional and compliant with solicitation requirements, including letters of transmittal, proposal covers, binders, tabs, labels, boxes, CDs, etc.Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Criminal Justice, Marketing, or related degree.A minimum of two (2) years experience with the following:
Primary responsibilities in a position which includes writing, editing, content creation, research, and project management; andFacilitating and leading calls/meetings and experience with daily communication with all levels of management.
Experience with Proposal Development, grant writing or government procurements preferred.Excellent oral and written communication skills with superior collaboration skills and project management techniques. Ability to communicate across the Project Teams.Excellent writing, research, editing, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required. Organization and attention to detail is required.Ability to problem-solve, apply critical thinking, and analytical abilities required.Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word.Familiarity with Qvidian and Salesforce.com preferred. Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat.Excellent facilitation, time management skills, including the ability to schedule and manage the proposal development lifecycle and process required.Ability to work under tight deadlines with a wide variety of complex issues and ability to work after hours and on weekends as needed.Ability to work on multiple assignments with deadlines while managing tasks, projects, and changing demands.Ability to work with technology/computers and learn the software used by the department.The GEO Group, Inc