Proposal Writer

Company Summary
EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We'll launch your career and empower you to change lives.
Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.
Department Summary
EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Proposal Writer to work in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located at our office in Germantown, MD.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of high-quality, compliant proposal responses for RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs by translating complex technical and business requirements into clear, concise written content
• Collaborate closely with proposal managers, technical subject-matter experts, and cross-functional partners to gather information, clarify requirements, and develop complete proposal sections
• Analyze solicitation documents to identify requirements, compliance gaps, and content needs, ensuring alignment with customer instructions and evaluation criteria
• Develop and maintain proposal outlines, templates, and compliance matrices to support structured and efficient proposal development
• Edit, format, and proofread proposal content to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines and brand standards
• Support proposal schedules and submission readiness by managing multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Conduct final quality control reviews to ensure proposal documents are complete, professional, and submission-ready

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in English or a related field
• 2 years experience creating proposal templates, outlines, and compliance matrices

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience supporting proposal development, technical documentation, or professional writing projects in a collaborative environment
• Exposure to structured proposal processes, compliance reviews, or Shipley-based methodologies is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent command of the English language
• Proven ability to analyze RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs to extract requirements and guide compliant responses
• Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills with a high level of attention to detail and document accuracy
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with Excel is a plus
• Ability to follow professional style guides (Chicago preferred) and internal documentation standards
• Strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage shifting deadlines and priorities
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Willingness to support proposal schedules, including occasional evening or weekend work as required
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for language, grammar, clarity, and continuous improvement in written communication

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $67,000.00/Year - $84,000.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
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