As a Federal Proposal Writer, the individual will review RFPs and all associated documentation. Write and review sections assigned by the proposal manager. In this role, the Proposal Writer will be involved in gathering and formatting information; writing drafts; obtaining approval, and managing all deadlines assigned by the proposal manager. The Proposal Writer also ensures compliance with applicable federal regulations, as well as RFPs' terms and conditions. Familiarity with IT concepts will be helpful.
Responsibilities
Writes, revises and edits drafts including company introduction, program management/project management sections, past performances, candidate resumes and other sections as requested by the proposal manager
Writes and edits proposal content using GovCon proposal best practices according to APMP, Shipley, and corporate guidelines
Ensures assigned written sections are compliant with PWS/RFP requirements
Works with the Proposal Manager to define concepts for written assignments
Meets proposal deadline set by the proposal manager for information gathering, writing, review, and approval
Reviews and edits sections written by highly technical IT subject matter experts for clarity, grammar and readability
Provides one voice editing to provide consistent tone throughout the proposal volumes
Receives feedback from color team reviews and edits written content accordingly
Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone
Obtains approvals from the proposal manager for all written material
Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating approach, coordination, and boilerplate, documenting need for change
Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; assigned by the Proposal Director
Attends strategy meetings
Perform other tasks as required by the Proposal Manager/Director
Required Qualifications/Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in English, Writing, or Communications (or other related field)
2+ years of experience writing proposals for IT Services (network engineering, network architecture, cybersecurity, CSfC)
2+ years of experience writing proposals for Federal agencies, specifically the Department of Defense
Must be able to write without AI assistance
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
