Proposal Desktop Publisher
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready for your next career challenge? The Proposal Desktop Publisher will collaborate with the Proposal Coordinator in all aspects of required document formatting. Utilizes Leidos templates tailored to RFP requirements. Support document creation to support proposal development, reviews, and delivery. This includes working closely with the Proposal Coordinator to review the Request for Proposal (RFP) for requirements thus ensuring the development of compliant proposal templates. Must understand SharePoint to work in our Collaborative Capture Environment (CCE) to ensure configuration control of all formatted documents. The Proposal Desktop Publisher supports reviews, preparing review copies and merging reviewers' comments; and preparing documents for final management review and production. Active TS/SCI is required. Primary Responsibilities:
Assists proposal coordinators by creating compliant, quality templates.
Works collaboratively with a wide range of personnel, including book bosses, technical and business subject matter experts, authors, contracts managers, and production staff to facilitate efficient and effective proposal development.
Read and interpret RFP requirements to ensure compliance with font, type size, margins, and other proposal submission requirements
Review the proposal schedule with the coordinator and ensure deadlines for DTP are realistic/achievable
Perform visual Quality Assurance (QA) inspection of all proposal deliverables
Works with coordinator to facilitate hardcopy and electronic delivery
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of related experience or high school degree and 8+ years of related experience
Expert Desktop Publisher able to create and format visually appealing Microsoft Word templates and Excel documents in compliance with RFP requirements
Good verbal and written communication skills
Expert in Microsoft Word. Skilled in formatting Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint documents
Skilled in use of SharePoint
Skilled in Adobe Acrobat Pro for creating PDFs, and comparing and merging files
Able to work overtime and weekends, as required, to meet proposal schedule
Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance.