Business Development/Proposals Assistant

Company: SimIS Inc.
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Who We Are: -Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is "excellence," with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team). -Responsibilities ----SimIS, Inc. is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Marketing/Proposal Assistant to support marketing and business development activities ----The position will be based in Portsmouth, VA, reports to the Business Development/Proposals Manager, and serves as an integral part of our Business Development and Marketing team ----The Marketing/Proposal Assistant will assist the Business Development/Proposals Manager with capture efforts and proposal teams in the planning, development, and completion of assigned capture efforts, including development of capture plans, market intelligence, proposal outlines, schedules, assignments, creative presentations, graphics and themes related to SimIS' core business areas ----In support of the Business Development/Proposals Manager, assist in the preparation of proposals and qualification documents: -

• All phases of the proposal process from kick-off meeting to production and delivery - preparing schedules, collecting data and coordinating team meetings as appropriate -
• Coordinate with Corporate Marketing Group for large/complex proposals as required -
• Work with technical staff to analyze and evaluate RFPs -
• Development of proposal outlines, formats, graphics and styles -
• Preparation of sections of proposals, including but not limited to project descriptions and resumes, tailored for specific proposal -
  • Work with subject matter experts to develop proposal content -
  • Compile metrics, statistics, and other data needed for specific proposals -
  • Proposal production (typing, graphics, technical editing and reproduction), printing, and delivery, with emphasis on quality assurance/quality control ----Statements of qualifications (SOQs), brochures, and other marketing material ----Assist technical leads with oral presentation preparation, presentation materials, posters, etc ----Support the Business Development/Proposals Manager in the preparation of corporate presentations ----Assist the Business Development/Proposals Manager with market research in connection with current and prospective markets and clients ----Support the Business Development/Proposals Manager in the production and inventorying of trade show materials and coordinate shipment of trade show-related materials to regional offices and shows ----Participation in trade shows may be required ----Participate in the development and maintenance of the unit business development content repository (SharePoint), ensuring content is current and accurate ----Assist in the review and production of new information for the following: -
    • Small Business teaming history and agreements -
    • Oral Presentations, Q&A during orals, and Debrief Notes ----Contribute to internal and external corporate communications ----Provide technical editing/proofreading of proposals for quality assurance ----Communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely -Qualifications ----Six months to a year at minimum of Business Development/Proposal related work experience ----EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Pursuing or obtained a A.A., B.A., B.S. in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field ----Ability to assist in writing sections of technical proposals and qualification documents ----Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook ----Ability to work on multiple schedule driven projects simultaneously ----Ability to effectively communicate with management, technical, graphics, and support personnel ----Knowledge of techniques and methods of planning, organizing and writing various types of proposals, client account plans, and marketing-related materials ----Should possess skills in technical report writing, presentation and document formatting techniques, as well as computer use in a mobile, connected environment ----Individual should demonstrate an ability to coordinate with other staff, peers, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public ----Must have skills to research, compose, review, illustrate, and edit technical documents, materials, and reports ----Strong skills in organization, time management and prioritization -BENEFITS: -
      Medical, Dental, and VisionShort Term Disability (SimIS provides Short-Term Disability benefits at no cost to you)Life Insurance401(k) Savings PlanTuition Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off (PTO)11 Holidays each yearSimIS, Inc. is an AA / EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free EmployerPowered by JazzHR

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