The Desktop Publisher position works with the Proposal Manager to provide all desktop publishing and proposal coordination tasking. You will be responsible for inputting finished graphics, creating template color palettes, wall of truth documents, storyboards, and other proposal artifacts. These tasks require a high level of attention to detail to ensure that all elements are accurate and comply with formatting requirements. Strong organizational skills are also necessary to manage multiple priorities and ensure that all proposal artifacts are completed on time.
This position also requires some technical editing expertise based on the Chicago Style Guide. The candidate will generate and edit proposal templates including all proposal artifacts. Ability to work in a flexible environment where proposal deadlines exist. Having high attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential for the Sr. Desktop Publisher role.The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.
Must-haves:
- Bachelors degree a related field of study and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
- A higher level degree may substitute for experience
- Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
- 3 years experience as a Desktop Publisher
- 3 years experience using: Adobe Suite products, Microsoft Office, and TEAMS
- Advanced desktop publishing skills with Microsoft Office
- Advanced training in Excel and Adobe programs
- Providing support to the Proposal Managers throughout the proposal development cycle including support with editing, formatting and quality check of graphics and text.
- Highly organized, detailed oriented, with effective analytical, problem-solving skills
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred:
- Excellent communication skills verbally, and in writing
- Ability to prioritize and maintain scheduled tasks
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills
- Self-motived, ability to multitask and deliver results within short deadlines
- Flexible schedule, ready to meet changing deadlines and priorities to meet proposal needs
- Able to follow established templates, processes, and proposal procedures
- Ability to plan, deliver and manage activities to achieve targets in a planned and focused manner
- Preparing and maintaining new proposal documents, such as, bios, project descriptions, boilerplate templates, company defined standards
- Coordinating and placing of graphics in templates
- Assisting with the archiving of proposal content and upload to appropriate internal databases Federal, DoD or Aerospace experience
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $79,264.96 - $108,989.32. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150 match up to 6, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
