Proposal Writer

We are a fast growing Digital Marketing Agency with an exciting opportunity for a contract Federal Proposal Writer to fill our client’s ---------- this role, you will review RFPs, RFQs, RFI’s and other related documents and develop/write proposal technical content. You will be involved in gathering and formatting information from the client; interview Subject Matter Experts (SME)’s, work with members of the client’s Proposal Team, update proposal content library and support process improvement. The Proposal Writer will also support compliance with applicable federal regulations, as well as RFPs’ terms and ---------- cludes proposals for the DoJ, DHS, and various branches of the military.

Responsibilities:
*Creates strong, interesting content that fulfills company standards and audience goals.
*Uses existing content or generates original content to meet the technical and management requirements for a proposal.
*Attends and contributes to Proposal Development Sessions.
*Develops content that meets the technical approach agreed to by the Proposal Team.
*Leads interviews with client Subject Matter Experts (SME)’s to capture and convert technical concepts and procedures into proposal content.
*Writes, revises and edits drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.
*Generates innovative ideas for content and workflow solutions.
*Reviews and/or copyedits content developed by other members of the team.
*Completes proposal-related data calls, questionnaires and surveys.
*Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone.
*Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate.
*Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
*Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing and review.
*Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
*Meets deadlines by being capable of prioritizing responsibilities and balancing workload.
*Supports updates to Past Performance library.

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience:
*Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years’ experience in federal technical writing (procedures, manuals, content, proposals, etc.).
*Knowledgeable in Cybersecurity, IT Staffing, Cloud Computing and Training.
*Proficient understanding of Federal Acquisition and procurement process.
*Knowledge of Federal Contracting structure and agency acquisition procedures required.
*Ability to analyze and break down Requests for Proposals and similar documents to determine structure and themes for a compliant response.
*Ability to support multiple efforts at one time.
*Prior experience with Federal Government Proposal responses (RFP’s).
*Excellent writing skills.
*Excellent communication, coordination and presentation skills.
*Must be able to work independently.
*Must be able to create technical content specific to the contract needs.
*Expertise in full cycle proposal/contract writing (RFP release, submittal and contract award).
*Technical Documentation and Layout Skills are required.
*Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
*Exceptional and consistent attention to detail.
*Strong planning, organization and time management skills.
*Ability to carry out multiple assignments / projects concurrently.
*Ability and willingness to adapt quickly to shifting deadlines and priorities;
*Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
*Positive/proactive attitude and desire to support business ---------- monstrated energy, drive, determination and focus on accuracy.
*Experience reflecting process management, attention to detail, immovable deadlines, and the exercise of independent judgment strongly valued.
*Experience analyzing RFP instructions and preparing comprehensive proposal outlines/proposal template files in Microsoft Word.
*Experience conducting interviews with subject matter experts, reviewing product and/or services source materials, and creating writing strategies to meet interim and final review deadlines.
*Skill in editing writing for punctuation, syntax and grammar.
*Expert level experience in MS Word; must be proficient in the mechanics of Word including advanced functions such as the creation and use of templates (.dot), styles, field codes, automated tables of contents, etc.


Preferred Qualifications/Education and Experience:
Shipley training or Shipley certification or equivalent training is a plus.

Additional Information:
*A Security Clearance is not required for this role.
*Remote opportunity.