Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of federal proposal management and technical writing experience., Strong knowledge of federal government solicitations, GSA schedules, and contracts., Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously., Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word; experience with Shipley method and graphics is a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate RFPs, RFIs, and other proposal documents.

Write and edit proposal narratives tailored to federal clients.

Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and related documentation.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to produce compelling proposal content.

Job description

We are searching for a highly collaborative and knowledgeable federal proposal management professional with proposal writing experience, proven success, and a can-do attitude. Being detail oriented, agile, open-minded and accountable are key to this important role for our growing professional services client.

Our client was founded on the principles that they provide Quality services to their clients; strive for Excellence in all that they do; and are Driven to meet their customers' missions on time, within budget, and with the exceptional attention to detail their customers have come to expect.

Our client specializes in Technology Services, Financial Management, Strategic Planning and Operations, and Facilities Information Management. They were founded in 2007 by Special Forces operators who built the company to deliver services that embody the military culture of Quality, Excellence and Dedication. They have built the necessary procurement mechanisms to successfully support our federal agency and DoD clients. It's an exciting time to join this talented organization!

Position Location: Remote/Virtual with preference to those in the DC area for occasional meet ups.

Position Summary:

The Proposal Manager/Technical Writer will be primarily responsible for writing proposals in support of our client's federal government services business growth goals, strategic initiatives, and service offerings. This position is a highly visible role that works closely with the management team, business development (BD) and capture personnel, teaming partners, and operations. The ideal candidate will have spent some time working for small and non-small federal contractors.

Responsibilities:

Manage Request for Proposals (RFPs), bids, quotations, Requests for Information (RFIs)/Sources Sought or other documents.

Review, summarize, and understand RFP or RFI requirements.

Write/edit proposal narratives based on input from applicable sources and geared toward Federal Government clients.

Establish a proposal calendar with priorities and target dates to ensure proposal deadlines are met.

Lead/facilitate/drive discussions during solution strategy sessions with BD/capture managers and subject matter experts, capturing and helping to document customer hot buttons, win themes, strategic solutions, and solution features and benefits at the level required for a compelling proposal response.

Develop and distribute proposal-related documentation, including compliance matrices, style guides, outlines, schedules, writing guidance, and kickoff presentations.

Coordinate with the contracts and pricing staff on cost and contractual volumes to ensure proposal compliance.

Provide content for technical, management, past performance, and personnel sections of proposal volumes. May require working with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate technical information into proposal text in response to RFP requirements.

Ensure proposal submissions are compliant with applicable RFP or RFI instructions and that they comply with the company’s proposal best practices.

Drive the proposal process and be proactive in meeting business development milestones.

Be aware and support the conformance of QED’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree and a 10+ years of relevant proposal management/technical writing experience in the federal government contracting field

Must be able to manage multiple proposals at one time

Knowledge of various types of federal government solicitations, GSA schedules, and contracts

Must have strong MS Office Suite skills. Expert skills with Microsoft Word a plus, including formatting, page and section numbering, and creating an appealing layout

Experience with the Shipley method is desired

Graphics experience is highly desired

Additional Qualifications and Requirements:

Outstanding organizational skills in creating successful proposals targeted to US federal civilian and/or DoD customers

Team member and contributor

Flexible and open to changing priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously within compressed time frames

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner, and must be able to communicate with all levels of employees within the organization

Analytical ability: Ability to independently recognize and diagnose problems, exercise judgment in arriving at logical conclusions, and follow-through with timely action

Ability to prioritize and handle project meeting deadlines

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision
Employer paid life insurance and supplemental offerings of life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
401(k) Employer Safe Harbor Match
Accrued PTO
11 Paid holidays per year
Monthly Internet and Phone stipend