Consultant - Government Proposal Technical Writer
Sia is a global management consulting group specializing in the life sciences and healthcare industries. They are seeking a Consultant - Government Proposal Technical Writer to provide program management services, develop technical solutions, and support proposal submissions for government solicitations.
Responsibilities
- Writing and developing technical solutions in response to government solicitations
- Facilitating government solicitation response submissions and supporting end-to-end proposal development activities
- Providing programmatic support and working closely with the LBG Program Manager to manage the successful planning and delivery of their government and commercial programs
- Managing and developing non-government organizations (NGOs) and government solicitation responses primarily
- Developing proposal plans, compliance matrices and tracking tools to enable successful proposal submissions
- Developing and maintaining core program artifacts, including integrated Gantt charts, statements of work (SOWs), work breakdown structures (WBS) to support complex, multi-year programs
- Leading and assisting in the management of day-to-day project activities, including organizing and participating in regular meetings, documenting meeting minutes, tracking action items, and supporting required contractual reporting to both internal and external stakeholders
- Supporting coordination with subcontractors, CDMOs, academic partners, and clinical organizations, including scope development, task tracking, and integration of partner inputs into proposals and program plans
- Assisting in the technical review of new life science products
- Assisting in the tracking of project specific budgets
- Supporting client proposal development activities as required
- Leading/supporting market research activities as required
- Traveling to client sites as required
- Adhering to LBG quality standards with regard to client deliverables
- Other duties as assigned
- Supporting the identification and selling of commercial, government, and non-profit funded engagements for Company
- Supporting the drafting and editing of proposals and engagement documents
- Supporting the drafting of publications, white papers, and marketing materials
- Supporting the management of existing and potential client relationships
- Supporting the planning, tracking and follow-up on sales and marketing activities in pursuit of engagement opportunities
- Support the creation of internal tools, systems, methods and materials that help the Company perform more efficiently and with higher quality results
- Support the creation and delivery of publications and presentations that support and build on the Company’s reputation and recognition in its target markets
- Support the management and overhead activities of the Company as agreed on an annual basis with company management. Activities might include but not be limited to the Company’s Recruiting, Staff Training, Development and Mentoring, Staff Reviews, Engagement Economics, Internal Quality Standards, and the Development and Teaching of Company methods for its services
Skills
- BS degree required, PhD Preferred
- 1-3 years' experience in a consulting and/or life sciences/biotech field
- Professional communication style and 100% dedication to client satisfaction and support
- Proficiency with Artificial Intelligence/Generative AI products
- Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others
- Experience writing proposals and grants
- Scientific background
Benefits
- 3 Medical plans
- Dental and Vision
- Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance
- 401K retirement plan
- 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health, Dependent Care, Commuter
- 100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
- Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- 9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
- College savings and student loan repayment assistance
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including:
- Gym membership reimbursement
- LiveHealth Online virtual care
- Personalized support from a Well-being Coach
- Employee Assistance Program at no cost
- Free confidential counseling and emotional support services
- On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)
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