Ares Enterprise · 10 hours ago
Federal Proposal Writer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
1+ years expAres Enterprise is seeking an experienced Federal Proposal Manager to oversee the proposal development process for federal contracts. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal solicitation requirements and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality proposals in the information technology sector.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Oversee the creation of proposal content, ensuring it meets solicitation requirements and aligns with the company’s strategic objectives
Analyze RFPs, RFIs, and other solicitation documents to identify requirements and develop proposal strategies
Write, review, and edit proposal sections, ensuring clarity, compliance, and consistency
Collaborate with technical teams to translate technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives
Ensure win strategy, compliance, and customer understanding are in the final proposal documents
Ensure all proposal submissions comply with federal regulations and solicitation requirements
Lead the proposal development process from pre-proposal phase through post-proposal submittal phases, ensuring timely delivery of compliant and compelling proposals
Establish compliant structure for solicitations, develop proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices to ensure all proposal elements are addressed
Coordinate and lead cross-functional proposal teams, including writers, subject matter experts, graphic designers, and editors
Facilitate proposal kick-off meetings, daily stand-ups, solution sessions, and review sessions to ensure alignment and progress
Conduct quality reviews of proposal drafts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company standards
Facilitate proposal reviews and make recommendations to ensure compliance and increase proposal scorability
Develop and implement proposal strategies to enhance the company’s competitive positioning
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout the proposal development process
Analyze win/loss data to refine proposal processes and strategies
Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders, including business development, capture management, and executive leadership
Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
Collaborate with all levels of the organization and with the proposal team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, English, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum of 1 years of experience in federal proposal management
Proven track record of managing and winning federal proposals, including experience leading proposals
Strong understanding of the federal procurement process, including FAR and DFARS regulations
Evidence of a successful track record of high-quality, high-scoring proposals
Ability to develop and/or assist technical and capture personnel in developing compelling themes, discriminators, and messaging
Up-to-date knowledge of marketing, editing, graphic design, and other relevant proposal best practices
Ability to manage geographically disparate teams
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with specific experience in writing management sections of proposals
Proficiency in proposal management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, or equivalent)
Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Company
Ares Enterprise
Ares Enterprise, LLC (“Ares”) is a SBA certified Woman-Owned Small Business and ServiceNow Consulting & Implementation Partner founded in October of 2022.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase