Power & Energy Business Development Writer

Wheeler Machinery Co.’s Power & Energy Division is seeking a Business Development Writer to: lead development of high-quality, persuasive proposals and business materials that help secure new business opportunities and contracts, and assist with administrative tasks including those related to federal security clearances and contracting compliance. This individual contributor role reports directly to the VP of Business Development and collaborates closely with the sales and marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of proposal narratives and supporting documentation in response to sales opportunities (including RFPs and RFQs), tailoring content to meet client requirements
• Research organizational strengths, analyze requirements, and craft compelling narratives that highlight solutions, qualifications, and value
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, project managers, and executives to gather and communicate technical, financial, and operational details
• Edit, format, and proofread proposals to ensure compliance, clarity, and professionalism
• Ensure proposals meet deadlines and adhere to strict formatting and compliance guidelines
• Create and maintain proposal templates, content libraries, and style guides
• Contribute to process improvements in proposal development practices
• Track proposal deadlines and manage submission schedules
• Support post-submission follow-ups, revisions, and clarifications
• Support marketing collateral creation
• Assist with administrative tasks, including those related to federal security clearances and contracting compliance
• Work independently and in cooperation with Wheeler team members across divisions and locations
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience drafting formal proposals, quotes, business development documents, and/or RFP/RFQ responses, preferably in the electric power generation industry
• Experience with government and corporate proposal processes
• Familiarity with CRM or proposal automation software
• Ability to obtain and maintain national security clearances at the TS/SCI level (current clearance preferred)

Expertise

• Ability to balance creativity with precision to produce winning submissions
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Persuasive and strategic writing style
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and proposal management tools
• Familiarity with compliance requirements for RFPs, grants, or government bids
• Ability to research and synthesize technical or business information
• Proficiency in proposal development processes and tools (e.g., Deltek, Salesforce, Shipley methodology)
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Ability to excel under pressure and prioritize to meet shifting deadlines

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, business, or related field; or equivalent experience required
• APMP and/or PMP certification preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).