Role Description
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and certified Proposal Writer to join our team in a remote, full-time capacity. The ideal candidate will be a full-cycle proposal expert, adept at managing, writing, coordinating, and editing complex proposals to secure new contracts and drive business success. This role is perfect for a self-starter who excels in a deadline-driven environment and has a passion for building winning responses.
Key Responsibilities
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Proposal Lifecycle Management
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Full-Cycle Ownership:
Lead and manage the end-to-end proposal development process for assigned opportunities, strictly adhering to all solicitation requirements and deadlines.
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Strategy & Coordination:
Facilitate kickoff meetings, manage proposal calendars, and track progress against milestones, ensuring seamless collaboration among all team members.
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Bid/No Bid Support:
Research and analyze opportunities, assisting leadership and business development teams with critical Bid/No Bid decision-making.
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Template & Content Management:
Design, create, and maintain proposal templates, ensuring consistency and compliance. Manage and continuously update the boilerplate material and proposal content library for accuracy and quality.
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Writing, Editing, and Quality Assurance
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Proposal Writing:
Serve as a primary writer, developing clear, persuasive, and compliant narrative content, including technical, management, past performance, and security volumes.
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Stakeholder Coordination:
Act as the central point of contact, efficiently coordinating input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), technical staff, and internal stakeholders.
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Proofreading and Editing:
Conduct rigorous editing, proofreading, and quality assurance checks to ensure consistency, grammatical accuracy, technical correctness, and absolute compliance with all solicitation instructions.
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Documentation and Growth
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Develop and write supporting technical documentation and key appendices as required.
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Participate in and drive lessons-learned sessions following submissions to implement continuous process improvements.
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Contracts and Operational Support (Cross-Functional)
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Assist the Contracts team in the administration and lifecycle management of prime contracts and subcontracts, ensuring documentation is current and compliant.
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Provide essential back-office support and administrative assistance to the Executive and Business Development teams, including managing meeting logistics, maintaining shared calendars, and preparing presentation materials as needed.
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Execute essential financial and administrative support tasks, including processing time card approvals and coordinating invoice management.
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Develop and maintain external marketing materials, such as capability statements and solution briefs, to support ongoing business development efforts.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in proposal management, coordination, and technical writing, specifically focused on competitive contract responses.
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Proven track record and in-depth knowledge of Federal and State procurement processes (including FAR/DFARS knowledge) and successful response strategies.
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Direct experience within the Information Technology (IT) industry (e.g., managing proposals for software development, cloud services, cybersecurity, or managed services).
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Must possess current APMP Foundation Level Certification.
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Exceptional organizational, time management, and communication skills, with expertise in managing rigorous internal and external deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
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Additional proposal training certifications (e.g., ProposalTeamβs GovCon and Proposal Team Training).
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Experience responding to proposals for State, Local, and Corporate entities in addition to Federal contracts.
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A demonstrated growth mindset, positive outlook, and a goal-driven approach to proposal execution.
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Proficiency with common proposal development tools (e.g., SharePoint, MS Office Suite, content management systems).
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Collaborate with various departments to ensure the seamless integration of technologies and solutions.
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Facilitate problem-solving sessions to address complex challenges and foster innovation.
Additional Requirements
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A willingness to continually learn and adapt to the evolving technology landscape.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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All work must be conducted within the U.S., excluding U.S. territories. Some federal contracts require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment.
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You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.
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As the US Government is our clientele, you may be required to obtain a public trust or security clearance.
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Some of our available roles are on federal contracts that require a degree or additional years of experience as a substitute.
Benefits
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Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance reimbursement plan, a retirement plan, and generous paid time off.
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Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals on exciting and innovative projects.
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Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
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Continuous learning and development opportunities, including access to training resources and professional development programs.
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A collaborative, inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages growth.