Associate, Proposal Writing and Business Operations

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self-driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security and government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of an inclusive, innovative team.         

An Associate, Proposal Writing and Business Operations writes and coordinates proposals to our clients and supports business operations and recruiting. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and has great organizational skills. They like to collaborate and have an interest in growing the company and the team as we serve Federal government clients. They can operate in a dynamic environment and are willing to learn, contribute, and take on leadership opportunities.   

This role is ideal for someone with at least one to two years of experience working in a professional, business environment where excellent writing and communications skills are important. Theylove to learn and take on new responsibility and are interested in our consulting practice and helping the company grow. Experience in editing and writing, communications, and business is highly relevant.

Salary is competitive for someone with 1-3 years of relevant work experience post bachelor's degree and depends on the relevance of the experience.

Arc Aspicio is currently operating in a hybrid work environment where work happens at the Arc Aspicio DC office, and, as approved, remotely on a part-time basis. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area at the time of employment in easy commuting distance. 

Responsibilities

• Lead and support writing and editing compelling proposals and other documents to help the company grow through new business
• Support and lead internal initiatives and coordinate proposal development from inception to submission, collaborating with people across the company
• Support company marketing and communications
• Support business operations including but not limited to: time and expense reporting, invoicing, and other financial-oriented business operations tasks
• Support efforts in recruiting and interview new potential employees, and support their orientation
• Participate as a key team member in our Enterprise team that supports our project teams
• Apply excellent writing, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend and implement solutions to make the company grow and operate more efficiently
• Love to learn and grow into owning multiple workstreams
• Support initiatives that help the company implement its Strategic Plan
• Contribute towards our learning culture, where people put team, client, and company interests ahead of their own, by demonstrating interest in supervising and supporting the growth of others
• Take advantage of company opportunities to develop leadership and consulting skills and thrive in a fast growth environment

Required Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in writing and communications in a professional business environment
• Excellent organizational skills and love of collaboration and learning
• Great technical writer and editor with relevant experience in writing and editing polished, compelling professional documents
• Interest in learning how the company works and then teaching others
• Excellent skills in communications and ability to create compelling presentations and proposals
• Strong interest in working in a consulting firm and entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to learn business concepts
• Great organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and workstreams in a dynamic environment with the ability to take initiative 
• Enthusiasm to collaborate with others and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
• Desire to join a company and team and stay for the long-term, gaining more leadership and supervisory responsibility
• Excellent work ethic in a dynamic, complex, and challenging environment and self-motivated with the ability to take on more responsibility quickly
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
• Proven to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership potential
• Technological savvy with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools (SharePoint preferred) and data analysis platforms
• Ability to focus and pay attention to detail while remaining focused on a strategic, big picture
• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Critical Skills: Technical writing and editing, ambition and leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, resilience, loves to learn, excited to engage and build relationships

Applying to the Company: We take care to read and review every application we receive, and a cover letter tells us a lot about who you are. Our competitive recruiting process favors candidates who share a brief cover letter that highlights their interest in the company and role, relevant experience, and potential.               

About Arc Aspicio: We create and deliver integrated, innovative solutions to enhance our nation’s future. A consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio brings bold ideas to live solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. Our vision is to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. Employees collaborate with clients using human-centered processes. Our teams use Arc Aspicio’s Strategy Innovation Labmethods, tools, and templates to accelerate results for our clients. We seek team members that:               

• Want to learn the business of consulting and excel as professionals and leaders
• Build a strong network of professional relationships with their teams and clients
• Learn quickly, ask for help, and look for ways to go beyond a task and achieve results
• Want to learn and share knowledge and express gratitude teammates who become more than just coworkers
• Seek leadership opportunities at all levels and build new skills to apply to diverse projects

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Innovation: Arc Aspicio is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As a growing firm, we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and strong potential and growth. Diverse, inclusive teams can accelerate results for the client and company and stimulate innovation in all we do. Employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V