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What we are seeking: Maxar is seeking a London based Proposal Writer to join Maxar’s International Government go to market team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented proposal writer with strong communication skills and a passion for driving business in a global environment.
Why It Matters: The International Government team is a dynamic, results-oriented team of sales professionals, solution architects, subject matter experts (SME) and innovators, who over-deliver for our customers. This Proposal Writer, International Government will be responsible for supporting the proposal development and submission process in concert with regional field teams and internal stakeholders. Our business is fueled by delivering tangible value to our customers, and we need a team member who is obsessed with making that happen.
Who We Are: Maxar Intelligence is a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence. We deliver disruptive value to government and commercial customers to help them monitor, understand and navigate our changing planet. Our unique approach combines decades of deep mission understanding and a proven commercial and defense foundation to deploy solutions and deliver insights with unrivaled speed, scale and cost effectiveness.
The Role: As a Proposal Writer reporting to the Proposals Manager, your job is to work cross-functionally to help drive the business forward through proposal development support, proposal content management, and internal proposal processing. This role is based in London, UK. You will be expected to support:
Proposal Development:
Assists proposal manager with the proposal development and submission process, including but not limited to:
- Create proposal development schedules/timelines
- Create compliance matrices for RFx/tender responses
- Incorporate edits from draft/color team reviews
- Proofread/audit drafts and final submissions
- Attend and at times facilitate proposal team kickoff meetings and regular standups
- Coordinate among internal stakeholders such as content contributors and SMEs to ensure completion of writing assignments and that internal proposal development deadlines are met
- Assist in developing and maintaining proposal templates and style guides
- May write simple proposals or white papers
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and sales lead to complete customer vendor forms in a timely manner
Proposals Content Management:
- Maintain repository of product & proposals content as well as corporate information across all Maxar entities for repeated use in proposals
- Update/revise existing content
- Interview technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop new content
- Collaborate with Corporate Marketing to ensure compliance with Corporate Marketing guidelines
Required Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or similar discipline with strong writing skills preferred
- High attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines
- 2-3 years’ experience working with proposals or technical/legal documents in a deadline-driven environment
- Must remain calm under pressure and communicate courteously with employees from all aspects of the organization, vendors, and procurement offices
- Work in the Maxar London office 3 days per week
- Ability to learn new software related to proposal development
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- This role supports a global team, which requires some flexibility to occasionally work evening/weekend hours when necessary (flex time will be available)
Preferred Qualifications:
- GIS, Space Systems, Satellite Imagery, or Big Data Analytics background
- Minor or entry-level graphic design skills for written material
- Experience supporting a global team
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
