Senior Proposal Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Strategize, compose, edit, and submit proposal content in response to Federal solicitations.

• Conduct interviews and collaborate with technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather and convert technical information into engaging proposal content.

• Review, modify, and coordinate technical proposal content to ensure accuracy, messaging, themes, and consistency.

• Mentor SMEs and provide ongoing guidance on writing tasks.

• Onboard new proposal team members regarding proposal writing and procedures.

• Work together with Proposal Managers on kickoff documentation.

• Take part in technical solution discussions and either lead or assist in developing technical content.

• Implement technical writing best practices in technical sections.

• Examine proposal content and graphics for government compliance, win themes, strategy, formatting, and style.

• Enhance writing processes and techniques.

• Collaborate with Graphic Designers to create graphics, diagrams, and visual processes.

• Maintain and refresh corporate proposal-writing standards, style guides, and methodologies.

• Edit and proofread proposals for compliance, clarity, readability, accuracy, grammar, style, format, and responsiveness.

• Assist in meeting page-count requirements.

• Incorporate eSimplicity brand messaging, tone, style, and themes.

• Identify reusable content for the proposal content repository.

• Support business development and pre-RFP activities, including RFIs, as well as special projects like writing guides and marketing case studies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, English, Communications, or a related field.

• Over 7 years of relevant experience in participating in solutioning sessions, planning technical content, implementing strategies, and performing draft-to-final writing and editing on technical approaches to Federal procurements.

• Proven experience in writing technical content for prime Federal IT systems development projects exceeding $30M.

• Experience in crafting proposals for modern, agile, cloud-based solutions.

• Capability to review, comprehend, and summarize RFP, RFI, and RFQ requirements.

• Successful writing and editing experience for complex healthcare and/or defense proposals involving Federal Government agencies.

• Experience in a remote work setting.

• Proficiency in creating original content through interviews and research techniques with technical SMEs.

• Skill in translating complex concepts and ideas into clear communications.

• Strong proposal writing and editing capabilities within Federal Government contracting.

• Comprehensive understanding of technical writing and editing best practices.

• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.

• Competence in developing multiple proposals simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to integrate into large proposal teams with diverse partners and adapt styles as necessary.

• Capacity to both receive and provide direction.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Excellent communication, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Enthusiasm for learning new ideas and concepts.

• Meticulous attention to detail and dedication to producing high-quality work.

• Ability to work efficiently under multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.

• Preferred: Experience with DoD and DHS.

• Preferred: Previous roles in project or product management or as a business analyst.

• Availability to work from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• 401(k) retirement benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Wellness and employee support programs.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Occasional travel expected to be less than 5% annually.