Potomac Haven & Tygrove Technologies (JV) · 10 hours ago
Technical Proposal Writer
McLean, VA
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expPotomac Haven Inc is a purpose-driven professional services firm supporting federal agencies across various sectors. They are seeking an experienced Technical Proposal Writer to develop winning proposals and translate complex technical solutions into compelling narratives that align with agency mission goals.
Digital MarketingInformation TechnologyIT ManagementManagement ConsultingMarketing
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with the business development, capture teams, and subject matter experts to review and respond to RFI's, RFPs and RFQs
Contribute to the creation of winning themes, executive summaries, and other business development materials
Translate complex business and technical requirements into clear, persuasive narratives that resonate with evaluators
Analyze Solicitation Requirements: Thoroughly review and interpret customer requirements, ensuring 100% compliance with all solicitation instructions, including FAR/DFAR regulations
Lead Proposal Development Lifecycle: Manage the end-to-end proposal process using tailored Shipley methodology - including proposal schedule development, team coordination, kickoff meetings, content development, compliance matrix preparation, data call management, and color team reviews
Collaborate with SMEs: Work closely with subject matter experts to distill complex business and technical information into accessible, solution-oriented content that resonates with evaluators
Develop Compelling Proposal Content: Participate in solution design sessions and translate business, operations and technical concepts into clear and concise, customer focused and persuasive storytelling content and utilize the structured writing process (POWeR)
Craft Persuasive and Differentiated Content: Write, edit, and tailor proposal content to reflect win themes, competitive differentiators, and unique value propositions
Visual Communication: Design or refine graphics, illustrations, and visual elements that effectively convey technical approaches, key differentiators, and strategic messaging, in collaboration with solution architects and design teams
Enhance Readability and Impact: Apply best practices in proposal writing, including the use of action captions, win theme statements, and customer-centric language to improve clarity, engagement, and evaluator impact
Maintain a Strong Customer Focus: Ensure that every aspect of the proposal reflects a deep understanding of the customer’s needs, challenges, and goals, reinforcing Potomac Haven’s commitment to delivering tailored, mission-driven solutions
Ensure Quality and Compliance: Drive the development of high-quality, compliant, and customer-focused proposals by applying industry best practices and standardized processes. Maintain consistency in tone, structure, and messaging across all proposal sections
Facilitate Continuous Improvement: Provide regular progress updates, lead after-action reviews, and document lessons learned to enhance future proposal efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism or Information Systems preferred
Minimum 5 years' experience in federal government proposal writing and management, and deep knowledge and use of Shipley proposal management methodology and principles
High level of expertise and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, CoPilot and Adobe products
Ability to maintain a flexible schedules
Understanding of FAR/DFAR is necessary
Experience with a wide range of technical subjects including information technology management, software development and support, digital transformation, strategic communication, program and operations management, grants administration and human capital management
Track record of successful proposal planning, organization, and development of compliant and winning proposal responses
Excellent communications (both written and spoken) including ability to motivate others and collaborate effectively
Ability to design, develop, and modify complex illustrations, visuals, and graphics. Knowledge and use of Microsoft CoPilot is a plus
Excellent writing/editing capability; ability to synthesize/analyze material effectively; experience writing/editing technical and non-technical documents
Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment, including ability to organize, prioritize and work under pressure
Company
Potomac Haven & Tygrove Technologies (JV)
We are a catalyst for transformation, helping federal agencies and commercial firms thrive in an era of rapid change.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase