Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical proposal writing focusing on high value proposals 
• Develop proposal content, which is compliant, compelling, customer-focused, and persuasive in accordance with the solicitation and all referenced documents  
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, IT, Technical Services, Architecture, Delivery departments to gather and write proposal content which is accurate and adheres to company positioning 
• Writes strong, client-focused content that presents Microsoft’s solution for the project and emphasizes key experience and selling points by capturing operational and sales input from internal team members and senior management 
• Writes non-technical portions of proposals in coordination with other departments so that all proposal sections agree, use consistent language, and can be read as "one-voice" throughout all submitted documents 
• Follows Microsoft’s Writing Style Guide 
• Copyedits draft and final proposal responses and runs all checks including spelling, grammar, and consistency checks through Perfect It 
• Coordinates and edits technical inputs for grammar and clarity 
• Revises and improves technical content prepared by other departments for proposals to ensure readability and compliance without distorting original intent 
• Adheres to company format standards 
• Tracks and monitors the flow of all documents from inception to distribution of final copies 
• Ability to research and write about complex technical topics in a way that is understandable to both technical and nontechnical audiences 
• Actively participate in quality programs designed to improve the deliverables that go to Microsoft customers  
• Participates in Win Theme workshop (led by Proposal Manager), takes outputs and forms cohesive win theme statements and executive summary outlines 

Qualifications

• UK baseline security clearance preferred
• Extensive proposal writing experience with demonstrated ability in proposal, technical, or report writing, corporate communications, business development, or similar, required  
• BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong research, writing, proofreading, formatting, and editing skills 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel 
• Able to travel as needed, domestically and internationally, up to 10% 

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