Government Contracts Proposal Writer

Primary Responsibilities:

• Write clear, persuasive, and articulate proposal sections.

• Translate technical and other ideas into understandable text.

• Rewrite and review proposal sections and related proposal documents.

• Edit and review proposals.

• Research, write, and organize information in a professional and credible manner.

• Identify and adhere to proposal development schedule.

• Use a proposal calendar for each assigned proposal effort.

• Analyze RFP requirements; Ensure RFP compliance; Perform in a time-sensitive environment.

• Collaborate with capture, proposal, program management, and technical subject matter experts to develop and articulate technical, management, and phase-in solutions.

• Work with existing boilerplate and rough draft material from subject matter experts and convert into high-impact content for proposals.

• Participate in kick-off and review meetings and facilitate client/partner communication as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Ability to create a compliance matrix.

• Ability to shred an RFP for compliance

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Proven ability to conceptualize and write compelling, proposal narrative.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication

• Inspirational team player who can successfully collaborate with other team members.

• A high degree of flexibility; If needed, willing to work long hours and occasional weekends to meet required deadlines.

• Working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Acrobat business applications.

• Knowledge of Shipley methodology; Shipley Certification is preferred.

Required Education/Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience writing Federal/government proposals.

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired.

• Experience responding to solicitations from Federal Government clients.

• Experience competing for and winning Government services.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in task order proposal and large, multi-faceted proposals that include oral presentations, client reference checks, technical volumes, past performance volumes, cost volumes, and management volumes.

• Government clearance not required but preferred.

• Familiar with the Federal Government Acquisition life cycle and proposal life cycle.

• Able to navigate government procurement opportunities websites with ease.

Benefits: Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, 401(k) Plan, Training Programs, Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled