Cloud7Works · 4 weeks ago
Senior Proposal Writer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expCloud7Works is a leading provider of IT solutions for government entities, and they are seeking a Proposal Writer. This role involves managing and coordinating the proposal delivery process, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and developing persuasive proposals for government contracts.
Hiring Manager
Iram Shah
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
Writing and developing comprehensive and persuasive proposals in response to federal RFPs. This involves creating clear, concise, and compelling narratives that align with the government's requirements and highlight the organization's strengths and capabilities
Ensuring that all proposals meet the strict compliance standards set forth in federal solicitations. This includes adhering to format, submission deadlines, and specific criteria outlined in the RFP
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
Required
7+ years of experience
Excellent business writing and project management skills
Familiarity in IT
Solid working experience providing cradle-to-grave proposal support
Conducting thorough research to understand the requirements of federal RFPs and RFIs
Writing and developing comprehensive and persuasive proposals in response to federal RFPs
Ensuring that all proposals meet the strict compliance standards set forth in federal solicitations
Working closely with subject matter experts, technical teams, and management
Performing rigorous editing and quality assurance reviews
Continually refining and improving the proposal development process
Participating in the development of proposal strategies
Managing the proposal development process from start to finish
Leading proposal kickoffs and color team reviews
Maintaining communication with key stakeholders
Keeping up to date with changes in federal procurement regulations and best practices in proposal writing
Outstanding written and oral communication skills with exceptional organization and attention to detail
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
Proficiency with MS Office suite
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science
Minimum of 7 years of technical writing experience, preferably in Federal contracting, IT services, or government proposal development
APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) certification
Understanding of Federal Government contracting and proposal processes
Understanding of the Shipley methodology
Proven track record of managing and winning large-scale government proposals
Familiarity with federal procurement regulations and processes (such as FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulation)
Advanced skills in writing, editing, and proofreading, including proficiency with at least one industry editorial style guide
Company
Cloud7Works
Cloud7Works is an SBA 8(a)–certified small business that helps federal agencies modernize mission-critical systems through secure cloud, data, AI, and enterprise architecture solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase