
Proposal Specialist
2 weeks ago
**Title**:
Proposal Specialist
**Join us today**
We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our “One Team” value.
In Australia, KBR employs over 1000 people with offices in each state. Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.
Creating a superb culture is also crucial for us and a key part of our success and growth. Genuine collaboration across the business is integral to how we work. As a company KBR hase created an open, inclusive organisation where people matter, are valued, and cared about. By joining KBR you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values.
**The Opportunity**
Other responsibilities include:
- Supporting Sales Leads and Operations in key activities: client, competitor and market research, development of documented Core Client Strategies and development of Executive Summaries.
- Capturing and sharing knowledge specific to key customers, project experience, resources and methodologies, and help implement sales activity throughout our pursuit lifecycles.
- Leading and facilitating workshops from Lead to Submittal
- Developing and implementing the proposal management plan and overseeing transition of capture plan into the proposal management plan, mentoring proposal core team on win strategy and solution
- Project planning and managing proposal process - when not led by Proposals Lead (assist / advise Proposal Lead in creation of proposal program ensuring all proposal writing key milestones are included)
- Helping to write and guide the development of Executive Summaries
**Who are you?**
You are a passionate and meticulous professional with a knack for creating high-quality, compelling proposals. With strong writing skills and a collaborative spirit, you excel in managing the full lifecycle of proposal development. Enthusiastic and organised, you thrive in collaborative environments working seamlessly with technical teams to articulate benefits and differentiators. You are ready to make a significant impact in our team
To be successful in this position you require Tertiary qualifications (ideally English/journalism/communications or related field) along with a minimum 5 years’ direct proposal development experience. You will have an 'eye for detail', organised, have initiative, enthusiastic, professional and committed.
Other requirements include:
- APMP Foundation certification an advantage or willingness to work towards accreditation
- Persuasive communication (written & verbal)
- Ability to write new content
- Advanced writing and editing skills
- Excellent understanding of benefits, features, advantages and differentiators as they pertain to client requirements
- An ability to collaborate with engineers and other technical personnel, and develop and maintain relationships
- Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills
- Basic Visio skills
**Who are we?**
KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions Australia business offers a wide range of professional services to private and public sector clients delivering projects in both urban and remote environments across transport, water, environment, buildings and defence.
We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset that drives innovation within our business, for our customers and stakeholders. Our continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.
Find out more about us via these links:
IS Australia overview brochure:
**At KBR, we value you - here’s how.**
While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best.
Benefits include:
- Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
- 20 Days of annual leave per year + an additional day off every 4 weeks (33 days in total)
- Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
- Salary packaging and novated leases
- Paid professional membership fees
- Life/Health insurance discounts
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Paid parental leave
- Personal career development plans
- Growth and promotion opportunities
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