Senior Writer Marketing RFP

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.The Writer Marketing RFP role entails the creation and submission of proposals in reply to RFPs, as well as other related documents for various sectors, including corporations, government bodies, education institutions, the healthcare field, and Taft-Hartley organizations (unions). The preferred candidate should be able to independently handle the entire proposal process, from devising winning strategies, compiling necessary content, to crafting and refining proposals and qualification documents. What you will do: Oversee the entire RFP process from RFP receipt to submission by established timelines Compose and edit proposal documents in a professional and credible manner ensuring timely and high-quality responses Coordinate with sales team members and cross-functional teams to develop custom responses as needed to meet strategic proposal objectives Work closely with subject matter experts Conduct research to understand client needs, industry trends, and competitor offerings Lead and serve as a key contributor on cross-functional projects, process enhancements, special projects Support a range of project complexities; primarily above average and complex projects, with added support for simple and average projects as volumes demand Perform peer reviews for junior proposal members, as needed Train and mentor junior members of the team, as needed Assist with content library maintenance by submitting material changes and new Q&A pairings Update internal tracking systems for real time reporting Other duties as assigned What you will bring: BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related discipline Minimum five to seven years’ experience developing proposals in retirement plan services or professional services environment High level of experience in supporting primarily above average and complex proposal projects Understanding of investment and retirement terminology desired Thorough understanding of the proposal development process and previous experience coordinating all facets of the proposal process: coordination, interfacing with subject experts and project teams, editing/proofing, production, and quality control Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting Excellent interpersonal, project management, and organizational skills Strong organization and time management skills demonstrated by the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Ability to think critically and draw from several resources to create simple, unified, persuasive output Experience mentoring and training others with less tenure or expertise Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and experience working with Adobe Creative Suite Experience with Upland Qvidian (or other content management software) APMP Foundation certification preferred This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. ***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***What we offer youWe offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays