Senior Proposal Writer - NJ

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) is seeking a Senior Proposal Writer to join our Procurement team based out of our world headquarters location in Lakewood, New Jersey.

Who We Are…

Wherever there is legalized gambling, jurisdictions have a set of regulations by which manufacturers and operators must adhere to.  Any game or system which is released to the public must be able to show that it conforms to the required regulations.  To do this, the game or system must be tested. This is where we come in.  Since 1989, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been the global leader in the testing and certification of gaming devices and systems. We are proud of our stability and our history of world-class customer service delivery to jurisdictions worldwide.

Why You Should Work Here…

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, which is why they are our biggest investment. We offer competitive salaries, top-notch benefits and a company culture focused on employee development and career enhancement.  Our team members have the opportunity to communicate and collaborate with colleagues around the world.

What You Will Accomplish Here…

The Senior Procurement Writer will be working in a team environment to take full accountability and own and manage proposals and competitive bids (RFPs) from start to finish. You will have an opportunity to leverage your unique skills as a detailed, persuasive writer to produce concise, informative and credible sales proposals that differentiate our organization from our competitors and ultimately help our Company drive revenue growth.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manages and is fully accountable for assigned proposals and RFPs from start to finish, including proofreading, editing, obtaining approved content and production of the final proposal.
• Prioritizes target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval of content to meet deadlines.
• Organizes multi-stage draft reviews of sales proposals, based on feedback.
• Ensures full content compliance with all RFP requirements by performing or coordinating compliance reviews of proposals and providing response content based on client’s solicitation instructions.
• Analyzes the RFP, develops bid documents (schedule, proposal compliance matrix, response templates etc.).
• Coordinates with Sales team and Subject Matter Experts for input expectations.
• Captures and communicates action items discussed during meetings/conference calls.
• Makes suggestions and revises content based on feedback from management.
• Proofreads content for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and clarity.
• Supports the proposal process by creating a list of tasks, assigning ownership of responsibilities, and maintaining an overall schedule to help ensure proposals are finalized on time to meet appropriate deadlines.
• Attends and leads strategy meetings.
• Researches industry information, as needed.
• Proposes new, creative ideas to develop competitive bid response materials.
• Develops templates for commonly proposed services, as assigned.
• Follows and maintains procedures for RFP development.
• Develops efficient processes for preparing and releasing regular content deliverables.
• Maintains quality results by using templates and following proposal writing standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, Skills, and Credentials:

• A minimum of four (4) years of previous experience in a related position is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required
• Must be able to think strategically, work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English fluently to communicate with other members of the team and clients.
• Must have the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and successfully meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of attention to quality, details, and correctness.
• Must have the ability to maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism while directly dealing with internal and external customers.
• Familiarity with or certification in APMP or Shipley a plus

Location: This is an in-person, full-time position based out of our Lakewood, NJ or Fairfax, Virginia office.

Schedule: Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Pay: $65,000 – $70,000 annually

Travel: Minimal to no travel required.

 We offer a competitive total compensation packet, with benefits that include…

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Health and Flexible Savings Accounts
• 100% Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 20 Days Paid Time Off (Per Year)
• 401K Savings Plan with 100% match up to 3% of your salary
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Anniversary Reward Bonus
• Educational Assistance Program
• Additional Mental Health Benefits through our Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Pet, Accident, and Critical Event Insurance

This advertisement should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job.  The incumbent may be requested to perform other job-related task and responsibilities than those stated above.

GLI is an Equal Opportunity Employer