Cloud7Works · 3 days ago

Federal Proposal Writer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

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Iram Shah

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Responsibilities

Conducting thorough research to understand the requirements of federal RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and RFIs (Requests for Information), Contract Vehicles. This involves analyzing solicitation documents, understanding the scope of work, and identifying key requirements and criteria for evaluation.

Write and develop comprehensive and persuasive proposals in response to RFPs. This involves creating clear, concise, and compelling narratives that align with the requirements.

Ensure that all proposals meet the strict compliance standards set forth in solicitations. This includes adhering to format, submission deadlines, and specific criteria outlined in the RFP.

Participate in the development of proposal strategies, including understanding the competitive landscape, identifying unique selling points, and tailoring the approach to meet the specific needs and preferences.

Working closely with subject matter experts, technical teams, and management to gather the necessary information and insights for the proposal. This often involves coordinating multiple inputs and managing contributions from different departments.

Performing rigorous editing and quality assurance reviews to ensure the proposal is error-free, well-organized, and effectively communicates the intended message.

Continually refining and improving the proposal development process based on feedback and performance in past submissions. This may include developing templates, standardizing processes, and training other team members.

Participating in the development of proposal strategies, including understanding the competitive landscape, identifying unique selling points, and tailoring the approach to meet the specific needs and preferences of each federal agency.

Managing the proposal development process from start to finish, ensuring that deadlines are met, and coordinating the efforts of all team members involved in the proposal.

Leading proposal kickoffs and color team reviews, working sessions with SMEs, executives, teaming partners, authors, and other contributors to develop storyboards, solutions, and graphics.

Maintaining communication with key stakeholders, including keeping the team informed about progress, changes in requirements, or any challenges that arise during the proposal development process.

Keeping up to date with changes in federal procurement regulations and best practices in proposal writing.

Qualification

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Proposal WritingEditing SkillsProofreading SkillsContractingAPMP CertificationShipley MethodologyMS Office ProficiencyAI Knowledge

Required

8+ years of experience in proposal writing.

Understanding of federal government contracting and proposal processes is additive.

Proven track record of managing and winning large-scale proposals.

Advanced skills in writing, editing, and proofreading, including proficiency with at least one industry editorial style guide.

Outstanding written and oral communication skills with exceptional organization and attention to detail.

Must have the ability to quickly process information and produce organized, clearly written content with minimal supervision.

Ability to work in a high-paced work environment supporting multiple proposals simultaneously, and meeting tight deadlines including occasional extended hours, evenings/night hours, weekends, and holidays.

Proficiency with MS Office suite.

Must be able to complete a background check.