Proposal Content Developer and Writer
Company: ICF
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Proposal Content Developer and Writer - Energy & Utility Sector
(Remote)
Help us tell our story. ICF is seeking a creative and
detail-oriented Proposal Content Developer and Writer to actively
engage in proposal writing, solutioning and new content development
to support the growth of our Utility Programs and Services. ICF's
Utility Programs and Services division works with utilities across
North America to make homes and businesses more energy-efficient,
deliver programs that increase adoption of electric vehicles, and
design and deliver new programs that reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.
The primary responsibility of this role will be to develop the
structure of our proposal narrative and write compelling,
persuasive proposal content. Secondary responsibilities include
writing new content on priority industry issues and creating
story-driven presentations that describe ICF's services and
capabilities.
This is a unique opportunity that combines the skills of a strong
business writer with an understanding of how-to best structure and
enrich content to tell a compelling story. If you have a knack for
creating big picture stories that inform and resonate with diverse
audiences, and an understanding of the importance of subject matter
expertise and how to leverage this knowledge to develop easily
digestible content, this is the role for you!
Learn more about our utility work here
(http://www.icf.com/search?q=utility) and join our team today! This
is a remote-based benefits-eligible opportunity to start
immediately.
Key Responsibilities:
Research, organize, and write technical proposal content and
sections.
Collaborate with proposal managers to develop proposal outlines
based on RFP requirements and story.
Conduct interviews with technical experts to ensure complete,
accurate, and knowledgeable responses to client/RFP instructions,
questions, and evaluation criteria.
Describe solutions to meet client's unique needs, presenting
benefits/value of approach, staff, and experience.
Incorporate edits and comments from reviewers, and review of
other's content, to prepare a winning proposal that clearly shows
the benefits/value of selecting ICF.
Format and layout proposal sections, including ideating or
developing graphics, to ensure ease of readability.
Work with design teams to create graphics and visuals that simply
convey complex ideas, features, processes, and other
information.
Participate in color team reviews to modify/shape content through
proposal process lifecycle.
Develop presentations for key offering areas or for key
clients.
Support marketing efforts by writing and contributing to blog
posts, white papers, and other marketing content.
Develop content and basic graphics for specific proposals.
Contribute to the team's content library: Flag and sanitize content
written for proposals to be included in the library, and provide
guidance and best practices to the Proposal and Systems Leads on
how to structure and organize the library from a user
perspective.
Contribute to blog posts, white papers, and other marketing
content.
Teach us something new! We know the best ideas often come from
outside, from people who are willing to look at things
differently.
What You Must Bring with You:
Bachelor's degree in English, American Studies, Journalism,
Communications, or related field.
2+ years of experience in journalism, proposal writing, grant
writing, or technical writing.
Proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint, including the ability to
create and edit styles, develop templates, etc.
What We'd Like You to Bring with You:
Knowledge and experience in commercial and industrial energy
efficiency, decarbonization, electrification projects.
Experience directly within the energy industry and with
utilities
Experience interviewing technical subject matter experts to
translate technical requirements and approach into compelling and
persuasive prose.
Understanding of proposal management and writing best practices
(e.g., APMP / Shipley methodologies).
Ability to create quick, simple graphics to convey complex ideas
without the need for a graphic designer.
Working at ICF
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with
intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day.
Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle
unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and
governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual
respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an
inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal
opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any
protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin,
color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation,
religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status.
Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and
collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy
(https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited
to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and
individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of
the application and employment process. To request an accommodation
please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to
assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and
will be used only to the extent required to provide needed
reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: Know
Your Rights
(https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf)
and Pay Transparency Statement
(https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in
determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited
to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and
competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location,
education and certifications as well as contract provisions
regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The
pay range for this position is :
$68,325.00 - $116,152.00
Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
Need help? We're here:ICFCareerCenter@icf.com
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with
approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical
consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work
together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives.
We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge
engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most
complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients
have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn
more at icf.com
(https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3731098-1&h=2556622195&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icf.com%2F&a=icf.com)
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