Job Description:

ADS, Inc. began more than 20 years ago by outfitting Navy SEALS with quality dive equipment, and today we're proud to manage 3,000 supplier partnerships and over 50,000 products.

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Job Title: Proposal Writer

Location: ADS Headquarters (Virginia Beach, VA) NOT Remote

ADS, Inc. is currently seeking an exceptional Proposal Writer to play a vital role assisting the overall development of responses to Government RFPs. This position will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach and serve as part of our Strategy and Capture teams. Only those possessing excellent interpersonal skills, and stellar written and verbal communication/negotiation abilities will be considered. Strong demonstrated proposal management prowess, unparalleled attention to detail and organizational skills, and the dedication to work long hours as needed are a must. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review solicitation documents and developing proposal templates and responses.


• Work with ADS personnel in developing winning proposals, including both solicited and unsolicited bids.


• Author original text for such non-technical and technical activities as Executive Summaries, company qualifications, past performance, technical volumes and other marketing-related materials.


• Conduct interviews and work closely with subject matter experts to ensure a comprehensive and compliant response.


• Assist subject matter experts in ensuring all RFP requirements can be met.


• Support proposal production through preparation, editing and final binding of all proposals.


• Oversee timelines for submission of proposals and make sure that deadlines are met.


• Coordinate all proposal sections (Past Performance, Technical Management, and Pricing) and complete all required government forms.


• Develop and maintain proposal management plan, outlines and schedules for contract opportunities.


• Maintain a library of capabilities to be used as the basis of past performance and marketing documentation.


• Maintain a library of Past Performance documents.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a Major field of study whose emphasis is on strong writing, thinking, researching, and reading skills is required.


• 3+ years of experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint must be able to develop charts, graphs, tables, et cetera.


• Excellent writing, grammar, editing, and organization skills.


• Experience in project management strongly desired.


• Strong interpersonal skills are a must position will interface with customers, subcontractors, employees at all levels of the company to determine needs and design appropriate responses.

ADS believes that a diverse work environment leads to bigger thinking and more creative solutions to our customers' problems and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identification, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristic. We strive to represent our community with a workforce diverse in gender and ethnicity. We actively seek out veterans and the disabled for opportunities at ADS.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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