Job Description SUMMARY Support large, complex proposal development activities. Interprets solicitation and statement of work/performance work statement requirements and creates proposal response based on input from solution developers, capture managers and technical subject matter experts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Includes the following:
- Provides end-to-end writing support for technical and/or management section or volume in response to Federal solicitations to ensure delivery of a persuasive, compelling and compliant response.
- Participates in win-theme strategy development and refinement and ensures incorporation of strategic themes with substantiation.
- Performs research, analysis and Subject Matter Expert interviews for detailed data collection needed to prepare compelling and technically accurate narratives defining the approach and solution.
- Uses graphics and other illustrations where appropriate and coordinates with other resources to develop graphic concepts.
- Ensures prepared content complies with all RFP requirements and page count restrictions.
- Participates in Kickoff, Theme & Storyboarding, Pink, Red and Gold Team Reviews.
- Keeps the Proposal and Capture Managers apprised of any challenges/problems that could jeopardize the volume.
- Proofreads content and edits for flow before submission and throughout reviews and revision cycles. May conduct technical edits of volumes to ensure compliance and "one voice."
- Reviews proposal sections regularly to ensure continuity among sections/volumes.
- Identifies and edits any discrepancies created by reviewers including but not limited to acronym usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Collaborates with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, to facilitate knowledge sharing and improve content development processes.
- Contributes to the development and continuous improvement of the proposal team regarding processes, tools and templates.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY No supervisory/management authority.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or related field and 5-7 years of related technical and proposal writing/editing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Working knowledge of industry best practices to ensure proposals conform to a high standard of quality.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, SharePoint, Salesforce or related CRM, proposal automation software and Visible Thread.
- Ability to determine technical requirements that impact format and production.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, confidence and integrity while directly dealing with internal and external customers.
- Ability to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Ability to prioritize work and successfully meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organization, planning and communication skills.
- Ability to mentor peers in proposal content development and publications best practices.
- Ability to facilitate the use of various proposal tools, work products and techniques to create winning proposals that fully execute the win strategy.
- Ability to obtain and maintain up to Top-Secret clearance if required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office setting.