Technical RFP/ Proposal Writer

MCPC is a global endpoint management company focused on improving performance, security and sustainability for our clients. MCPC has a purpose, a strategy, and a set of values that animate everything we do.  We provide a wide range of services to our clients including Managed Security, Technology Logistics, IT Talent Solutions and IT Asset Management and Disposition. MCPC has consistently been recognized as one of the top companies in the area to work for and we are proud to have employee retention rates that far exceed the national average. MCPC has a strong commitment to Diversity and Inclusion as well as our Early Talent Program that offers opportunities for people of every education level. MCPC also has a strong commitment to giving back to the community through a variety of means including The Foundry, www.clevelandfoundry.org, which was created by our Founder/Chairman Michael Trebilcock.

Core Values:

Principle

Understanding our client’s needs by applying the appropriate people, process, and technology to achieve the desired outcomes

Quality

Tailoring our services to each client’s individual circumstances by maintaining rigorous quality control that is accountable and predictable

Respect

We welcome the unique contributions of each member of the team by striving to communicate, listen and collaborate in everything we do.

Advancement

MCPc offers employees ample opportunities to enhance their skills and grow as people.  In 2022, 67 Associates received promotions which is 20% of our workforce!

Innovation

MCPc Pioneers new approaches to technology management by measuring and quantifying the value of our services.

Community commitment

We engage with organizations that address educational, cultural, and social needs.   We achieve this by enhancing career development, recreational and educational opportunities for the communities we serve.

Benefits & Appreciation:

401k matching and ROTH option

Company sponsored events (picnics, cookouts, and volunteering opportunities).

Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision package.

Company paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.

Career paths and advancement

The purpose of this position is to work with the MCPC Pricing Team within to allow the organization to make effective decisions with regard to bid and proposal efforts.

This individual will be responsible for ensuring that proposals are created in accordance with organizational policies, customer requirements and regulatory and compliance requirements and will assist in the preparation of management review materials

The Proposal Writer will work closely with many aspects of the company including Senior leadership ,Business Development, Operations, Project Management, and our Engineering team

Draft accurate, responsive, compelling text for proposals including background/context, executive summary, technical approach overview, activity components, and technical aspects

Help create strategies that help with the proposal development process

Understand and explain complex technical concepts

Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions

Track record of quality technical content for proposals, white papers and other documentation related to the specific program or project requested

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, management, or related field

5 Years proposal experience in a managed services or technical solutions company 

Review Request for Proposals (RFP) and Statement of Work (SOW) for specific cost requirements to assist in developing proposal pricing structure and to identify any cost and pricing concerns arising from the RFP and/or SOW

Customer facing experience and excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with attention to detail

Strong research and analytical abilities, with the capacity to interpret complex technical information

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with proposal management software, ideally ConnectWise  

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with teams 

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements of this job include frequent sitting with occasional walking around, carrying light objects, grasping and reaching for things, rare stooping/crouching, clarity of vision, speaking and listening ability.  The mental requirements of this job include general intelligence, motor coordination skills, coordination of hands, eyes and feet, verbal and numerical intelligence.  The workplace environmental conditions are that of a temperature controlled and clean office setting.  Occasional driving to other office or customer locations.

Regular attendance and punctuality are an essential job function of this position.  In addition, the duties of this job need to be performed inside of our offices (unless authorized due to extraordinary circumstances by your manager and Human Resources) for the purpose of interaction and collaboration with colleagues and/or clients as necessary, the ability to adequately supervise the associate, and/or the availability of necessary equipment utilized for regular job functions.  MCPc allows four pre-approved work at home days annually.”

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform other job related duties requested by their supervisor.