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Location: Remote
Are you an expert at turning complex requirements into clear, compelling proposals? We're looking for a skilled Proposal Writer with federal agency writing experience to transform technical details into persuasive narratives, working closely with our team to drive success. If you have a knack for strategic writing, join us to make a significant impact!
Position Description: The Proposal Writer crafts, edits, and finalizes content for proposals in response to federal government solicitations.
Minimum/General Experience: 5 years of federal contractor proposal development and writing experience
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline; Shipley or Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) certification preferred
Essential Skills/Qualifications
- Excellent experience writing, proofreading, and editing technical and non-technical proposals
- Excellent experience gathering information needed from files, team members, senior staff members, and interviews with subject matter experts (SMEs)
- Above average knowledge of government procurement processes
- Above average knowledge of technical proposal requirements and compliance standards
- Above average ability to present complex technical information in a clear and persuasive manner
- Above average experience writing all proposal volumes including past performance and technical volumes, management volumes, quality plans, and resumes
- Above average ability to conduct thorough research to support proposals
- Ability to develop and communicate technical concepts and processes and to assist all team members in developing compelling themes, discriminators, and messaging
- Strong understanding of the capture process
- Knowledge of Federal Government contract types (e.g., Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quality (IDIQ), Fixed Firm Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), Cost Plus Fixed Fee CPFF)
- Knowledge of the creation and editing of graphics such as flow charts and other technical graphics
- Excellent experience using the Microsoft (MS) Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word)
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to support multiple proposals and deadlines simultaneously
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Security: Ability to handle personal identifiable information (PII) and controlled unclassified information (CUI).
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident
Must be able to maintain clearance at current level of:
Federal Civilian Public Trust and/or Department of Defense Secret. Must be able to obtain and maintain a higher level to satisfy contract requirements if needed.
Tasks/activities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Writes and edits technical sections of proposals, including project approaches, methodologies, technical solutions, and detailed work plans
- Develops content that effectively conveys the technical aspects of our solutions, demonstrating compliance with government requirements and highlighting our technical strengths
- Analyzes government Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotes (RFQs), and other solicitation documents to understand technical requirements and ensure compliance
- Ensures all technical documentation adheres to government regulations, standards, and proposal guidelines
- Works closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), technical professionals, and Project Managers to gather and verify information
- Coordinates with the team to integrate technical content with non-technical sections of the proposal, ensuring consistency and coherence
- Maintains a repository of technical content, including boilerplate text, technical data, past proposals, and relevant documents
- Updates and refines content based on feedback, lessons learned, and changes in technology or regulations
- Contributes to the development of proposal strategies, including technical approaches and win themes
- Reviews and proofreads content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with proposal requirements
- Conducts internal reviews and incorporates feedback to enhance the quality and effectiveness of proposals
- Identifies opportunities for improving the technical proposal process and efficiency
- Stays current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure that proposals are cutting-edge and competitive
Oxley Enterprises®, Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), economic disadvantaged woman-owned (EDWOSB), Small Business Administration Certified 8(a), and small disadvantaged business (SDB) that has 25 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2023. Oxley is a 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified.
Oxley Enterprises®, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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