MSM Technology · 1 week ago
Jr. Proposal Specialist
MSM Technology LLC is an award-winning IT services company specializing in advanced technology solutions. They are seeking a dynamic Proposal Specialist to manage the proposal development lifecycle, ensuring compliance and timely submission while crafting compelling content for proposals.
Information TechnologyCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareTelecom & CommunicationsIT InfrastructureProject ManagementTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Support the end-to-end proposal process from pre-RFP positioning through post-submission activities, ensuring adherence to MSM's standard operating procedures
Analyze RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to develop compliant outlines, compliance matrices, and proposal schedules
Facilitate proposal meetings (e.g., Kick-off, Daily Stand-ups, Color Reviews) and coordinate efforts among Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), pricing teams, external partners, and executive leadership
Support proposal resources, track action items, and ensure all deadlines are met without compromising quality
Editing, proofreading, compliance reviews for technical and management proposal volumes. Example writing responsibilities include developing Executive Summaries, Introductions, Past Performance, Management sections, and others
Integrate light technical content by pulling from, tailoring, and updating MSM’s existing library of written boilerplate and capability statements
Copyedit and proofread all proposal volumes for clarity, grammar, tone, one-voice flow, and strict compliance with solicitation instructions (Section L & M)
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience, potentially including federal government proposal management and writing, grant writing, IT project management, IT support
Must have an IT background
Familiar enough with AI to be comfortable using it
Experience writing technical reports, technical guidebooks, user manuals, processes, proposals, or any relevant and proven writing capability
Must have proficiency in AI tools for proposal development and compliance
Deep understanding of the federal procurement process (FAR) and experience bidding on DoD and Civilian agency contracts
Proven ability to comprehend high-level IT and cybersecurity concepts in order to effectively weave existing technical boilerplate into cohesive proposal narratives
Exceptional project management, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent proposals
Proficient in the following tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe products
Exceptional facilitation and organization skills are required
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint/proposal management software
Strong customer service skills to work with a range of stakeholders and facilitate their participation
Self-started with the ability to work multiple priorities simultaneously
Willingness and ability to work outside of traditional hours and occasionally on weekends as required
A passion to win
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer/Engineering field, Communications, English, Social Science, or technical discipline consistent with the aforementioned domains
Understanding of the business development life cycle in federal, state and local, or commercial domains
Federal Government contracting experience