Georgia Chattahoochee Chapter of the APMP

Joani Edens

Proposal Coordinator/Technical Writer
SAIC
Huntsville, AL

APMP Question.
How long have you been a proposal manager/specialist/writer?

Joani: Six months

APMP Question.
How did you become involved
 with proposals?

Joani: I’ve been a technical writer for almost 20 years. I started working proposals about six years ago as a section writer and, over the years, have served as writer and editor to many proposal efforts. I’ve recently been hired by SAIC to focus primarily on proposal coordination.

APMP Question.
Do you work in a “corporate office” or “home office” environment? 

Joani: Corporate

What do you like best about working in your current environment? 

Face to face interactions. I work with great people!

What do you like least?

I don’t have any disagreeable aspects to my work environment. Maybe once I start traveling!

APMP Question.
What do you feel is the most challenging aspect of your job?

Joani: Politics

APMP Question.
When did you join APMP?

Joani: 26 Feb 2011

APMP Question.
Why did you join APMP?

Joani: I have a lot to learn and it looks like APMP has a lot to teach.

APMP Question.
What is your method for successfully working with your proposal teams?

Joani: Flexibility and constant communications

APMP Question.
Which type of proposals do you do most? Commercial or government?

Joani: Government