Senior Proposal Writer

Company Profile

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™ and PhD Science™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. 

Our Market Position

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

ROLE OVERVIEW

In this remote position, the Senior Proposal and Adoptions Writer will report to the Director, Proposals and Adoptions and will coordinate closely with others on the team. The role will serve as team lead to other Proposal and Adoption Writers, as needed. This role demands highly developed written communication and editing skills, experience with proposal development – ideally in the K-12 market – for state instructional materials adoptions and RFPs, and a strong ability to multitask on several projects at once. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, is capable of meeting narrow deadlines, and the ability to coordinate effectively with team members to accomplish complex goals.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Own strategic projects, such as review of state-by-state legislation and impacts onELA, Math, and Science state adoptions and RFPs, as requested.
• Manage team projects, such as RFP template revision, and ensure adherence to proposal response requirements.
• Lead training of new Proposal Writers through co-writing proposals and review/critique of draft materials.
• Advise and mentor new team members on state adoption and RFP best practices.
• Provide sales insight to content team for ELA, Math, and Science adoptions and new product development.
• Review and analyze RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and state adoption documentation for requirements – including state standards and deadlines.
• In consultation with Proposals and Adoptions Manager and team members, develop clear, concise state adoption submissions and RFP proposal language
• Collaborate with Proposal Team colleagues to determine proposal response priorities and needs for coverage.
• Complete content sections for state adoption bid materials and RFPs, often found in electronic forms/online portal.
• Understand and communicate state standards requirements to others on the Sales and content teams.
• Manage the completion of all assigned RFPs and state adoption documentation in accordance with strict deadlines.
• Create outlines, build templates, proofread, prepare review drafts and final editions, schedule meetings, and track the completion of assignments.

Requirements

• Superior writing skills with demonstrated proposal writing ability (writing sample required).
• 5-7 years’ experience in a K-12 proposal writing role is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, or equivalent business experience.’
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent copy-editing skills.
• Proficient at establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Capability to work in fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple, competing tasks and demands.
• Ability to work in a positive and collaborative manner with fellow team members.
• Professional, punctual, dependable, reliable, with a desire to learn.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software experience; Salesforce preferred.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat or other editing software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in English, Journalism, Liberal Arts, or Mathematics.
• Previous experience with K-12 Math content writing.
• Experience mentoring and coaching the professional development of teammates.
• Knowledge of Great Minds curricula is extremely desirable.
• Experience with online document submission.
• Experience with proposal automation software, such as Loopio, highly desirable.
• Solid organizational skills and proactive problem