**Echostar** has an exciting opportunity for a **Proposal Writer** to work within our **Hughes** Network Systems Division, Publications Department. We are looking for a candidate who is a team player, great communicator, detailed oriented, and can manage multiple competing proposals. This position is located at our headquarters in **Germantown, MD** . **Responsibilities:** Proposal support: + Analyze RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs to determine proposal requirements + Create proposal templates, outlines, and compliance matrices + Work with proposal team to develop proposal strategy and compliance as well as conciseness and clarity + Attend compliance reviews and identify gaps + Collaborate with technical subject matter experts to formulate the identified gaps + Advise on messaging and creative content General support:​ + Proofread and format technical manuals, reports, letters, presentations, tables, graphics, and other materials based on established department guidelines. + Track progress of assigned projects and coordinate with other staff as necessary to comply with shifting deadlines and priorities. + Perform quality control checks to produce documents that meet department standards. + Fill in as needed in other areas of the department. **Basic Requirements:** + Bachelor's degree in English or related field. + 5+ years experience with solicitations. + Ability to work overtime at least one night per week and one weekend per month. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken. + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. Formatting and proofreading in Word and PowerPoint should be second nature. Familiarity with Excel is a bonus. + Ability to thrive in a team environment and stay punctual. Meeting deadlines is essential. + Great reading comprehension and an ability to transform language dense with technical details into something clean and comprehensible. + A passion for proofreading, writing, and discussing the intricacies of both with your colleagues. + Legible handwriting in case you need to proofread the old-fashioned way. + Ability to adhere to a professional style guide (preferably Chicago). + Experience collaborating with technical experts and senior staff. + Ability to manage your time well and work independently. + Strong organizational and critical-thinking skills. + Enthusiasm for debating punctuation, grammar, and word choice. + An opinion on the Oxford comma. The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance. \#LI-EM1 \#M We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law. At EchoStar, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact careers@echostar.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.