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.