Proposal Writer/Manager

Position : Proposal Writer Location : Mclean VA

POSITION SUMMARY : The Proposal Writer will support an aggressive effort to identify, research, and prospect new business leads and is responsible for supporting proposal management activities across the company business areas. The candidate will work directly with the Business Development team in all stages of capture and proposal development.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support all phases of proposal development

Support efforts to meet requirements for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Indefinite Delivery Quantity Contract (IDIQ) Task Orders (TOs)

Develops contracts for services with government agencies and NGOs

Coordinates with Business Development teams in conducting research for procurement opportunities with the government agencies

Participates in strategy sessions led by the Proposal and Business Development team to develop winning approaches

Other responsibilities as needed

Supporting proposal managers with scheduling and facilitating capture and proposal meetings

Analyzing solicitations and developing com pliant templates in compliance with client specifications in MS Word

Tracking solicitations/ amendments and ensuring changes to form al requirements are organized and applied to the proposal documents

Writing qualifications to include resumes and project descriptions

Interviewing technical experts to articulate scope relevancy and value

Editing proposals to ensure they are com pliant, consistent, and concise

Leading production and assembly to submit high-quality client deliverables

Responding to and coordinating data call requests

REQUIRED SKILLS

Proficient understanding of Federal Acquisition process,

Familiarity with government contracting a plus

Must be team-oriented, reliable, dependable, flexible, and highly responsive to internal clients, as well as other members of the team

Must be able to work remotely independently and as part of a dispersed team

Ability to evaluate sources, conduct research, and analyze data

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with shifting priorities, including willingness to work extended hours as necessary to meet client-driven deadlines

Excellent organizational, communications, and time -management skills