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Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI) · 1 day ago

Proposal Writer

Greenbelt, MD, Lanham, MD, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI) is seeking a skilled and experienced Proposal Writer to join our dynamic Business Development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in proposal writing and federal contracting, and will be responsible for drafting and finalizing compliant proposals while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Machine LearningManufacturingSoftware EngineeringWeb Development

Responsibilities

Lead most proposal writing and other BD-related writing for the SSAI BD team. Draft and finalize complete, compliant, and competitive proposals and other submissions

Review and edit proposals and proposal sections drafted by BD collaborators to ensure they meet client/solicitation requirements and internal best practices

Review RFPs, RFAs, RFQs, RFIs, TOs, etc. to understand client needs, be responsive to evaluation criteria, and comply with solicitation requirements

Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to gather and then synthesize complex technical inputs to suit proposal needs

Collaborate with pricing teams to ensure alignment between technical and cost volumes

Assist in the management of proposal timelines, ensuring that milestones are met and review feedback is appropriately incorporated. Collaborate with proposal teams to ensure good version control across the proposal process

Assist in the final production of submission-ready documents as needed, including formatting, graphics, org charts, and other visual content

Periodically assist with process improvement and documentation (e.g. templates, guidance, support materials)

Collaborate within the BD team and with senior management to ensure clear and streamlined communication

Qualification

Proposal WritingFederal ContractingMicrosoft Office SuiteProofreadingSolicitation ComplianceAdobe SuiteCRM SoftwareTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in a relevant field (Communications, Technical Writing, Business, English, Earth Sciences, Computer Science, etc.) and a minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

5+ years of experience as a Technical or Proposal Writer, or a relevant Business Development role

5+ years of experience with federal contracting

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Ability to be succinct and write within solicitation parameters

Ability to meet milestones for multiple simultaneous proposals and to prioritize tasks under tight deadlines

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred

Familiarity with solicitation compliance, relevant federal regulations (e.g. FAR, DFARS), proposal representations and certifications, and government contract types

Specific experience with NASA, NOAA, EPA, NIH, or DoD is a plus

Experience working in a small business setting or in a hybrid office environment

Experience with Adobe Suite or CRM software