Proposal Coordinator (Temporary)

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a temporary, part-time proposal coordinator. As a proposal coordinator, you will be working in a fast-paced, team environment. You will be tasked with providing support, guidance, and expertise in preparation of complex proposals and related customer submissions for the US Department of Defense, various US federal agencies, private companies, foreign military sales, and direct commercial sales.

Daily you will be responsible for effectively coordinating and overseeing proposal team activities using corporate processes/tools within budget and time constraints; editing/writing; formatting of proposal documents; and developing corporate proposal library content.

What You'll Do

• Support corporate proposals and business development initiatives in response to data calls, requests for information, requests for proposals (RFP), white papers, and market surveys
• Provide guidance on compliant outline and content development and publishing/delivery requirements; perform editing, content and image development, and coordination tasks to provide high-quality, compliant proposals on-time and within budget
• Work with proposal manager, initiate and execute key proposal meetings and reviews including kick-offs, stand-up meetings, pink, red, white team, and lessons learned reviews
• Communicate with internal customers in a professional and timely manner
• Provide input and guidance regarding proposal/document requirements, schedule and support; routinely and proactively communicates project status/issues to supervisor
• Routinely educate/train customers on the use and application of these processes and tools while supporting proposal efforts
• Follow corporate style and branding guidelines for all document support to perform editing, improve readability and enhance submission content
• Routinely develop and execute presentations to proposal teams, develop corporate proposal library content including boilerplate, resumes, and past performance for use in proposals, data calls, RFI responses and other deliverables

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in English, marketing, journalism, communications, or technical communications and 0 years of experience OR associate's degree and 2 years of relevant experience in writing/communications and project management OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience can be used in lieu of noted degree and experience
• Strong communications skills (verbal, written, and listening) to collaborate with peers, teams, proposal managers, program managers, and technical SMEs to effectively execute tasks
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio) including being proficient in editing and formatting of Word documents and working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat DC
• Ability to translate written content into tables and images using MS applications
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to independently draft and synthesize large amounts of RFP-related information and requirements to create compliance matrices, project plans and team schedules
• Self-motivated, creative and focused on quality execution - managing projects and resources from beginning to end; overcoming obstacles as needed to meet or exceed all deadlines; checking in with proposal manager, supervisor and stakeholders to give progress updates
• High degree of professionalism and confidentiality, handling various situations between stakeholders appropriately; utilizing Crucial Conversations for issues that arise; ability to manage as needed

Ways to Stand Out - Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Shipley proposal processes
• Understanding of the federal government procurement process and policies

What Sets Us Apart?

SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve "impossible" problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible. When you join our team, you'll be a part of something truly meaningful - helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You'll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals - with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military - in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $25 to $30/hour. The hourly rate will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs.