Leidos QTC Health Services is looking for a technically savvy, passionate, and trained writer for the role of Functional Proposal and Technical Writer to interpret customer requirements and work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to write clear, concise, and compelling marketing and proposal documentation.

The successful candidate must possess the ability to work collaboratively with solutions architects, SMEs, and program leadership to capture key concepts and ideas while maintaining consistency in messaging and strategy through the use of proper tone/voice. Writing assignments may include white papers, request for information (RFI)/sources sought responses, request for proposal (RFP) responses, proposal technical content and solutions, past performance, staffing plans, resumes, oral/video proposal presentations, and marketing material for on-contract growth or new business pursuits. Other writing assignments may include pre- and post-award contract deliverables, such as training plans, quality control/quality assurance plans, and transition plans.

As a member of the Proposal Operations Team, the candidate must be able to work well within a team and be comfortable in a very fluid and fast-paced environment, building and responding to both short- and long-term projects, deliverables, and plans. This position includes working with customers, internal program team members, SMEs, and other partners and contractors. A customer service mindset and approach are critical.

Who is Leidos QTC Health Services?

Leidos QTC Health Services collaborates closely with government and nongovernment customers to address current and future program needs within the health services domain. We specialize in disability-focused medical examinations, independent medical exams and review services, occupational health services, diagnostic testing, and case management solutions. As innovators, we focus on advancing technologies that improve service delivery, with a particular emphasis on enhancing accessibility for examinees in rural communities. With a proven track record of continuous improvement and steady growth, we now handle over 2 million appointments annually. Visit for more information

In this rewarding role you will:

• Conceive, write, edit, and proofread communications including, technical documents, presentations, and customer-specific marketing materials.
• Write technical and management approaches, resumes, past performance sections, business proposals, pricing narratives, market analyses, and other required proposal sections and volumes; ensure work products comply with government requirements for both format and content, in accordance with RFI/RFP instructions and evaluation criteria.
• Work as part of a collaborative team to clearly articulate solution and strategy, approach to performing the work, experience, win themes, and discriminators.
• Apply communication and interviewing skills to gather needed information from internal and external personnel to support writing activities.
• Write clear, persuasive, and articulate proposal sections; translate complex information, ideas, and data into easily understandable text.
• Develop subject matter expertise in assigned line(s) of business (LOB) by working closely with operational, technical, functional, and management SMEs, attending relevant meetings and work groups, and generally taking proactive steps to deepen understanding of LOB to inform and improve writing and work products.
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts as applicable to job duties.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Competencies

• Business development and competitive proposal writing experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Expert level attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with positive impact.
• Ability to adapt to schedule changes and slips, project re-scopes, and customer-directed changes to ensure compliant product delivery.
• Ability to work effectively while under tight deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.

Education and/or Experience must haves: (includes certificate & licenses)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 5-10 years of prior relevant experience or master's degree with 3-5 years of prior relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of health industry experience
• 3-5 years of relevant functional/operational experience demonstrating applicable subject matter expertise.
• Demonstrated experience working as a proposal writer responding to government solicitations.
• Expert level technical writer with business development and competitive proposal experience, including uniform contract format, with an emphasis on writing to performance work statements/statements of work, instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, including formatting, styles, and templates; proficiency in Adobe Acrobat for creating and editing PDFs.
• Working proficiency in knowledge and content management tools such as SharePoint.
• Graphic design skills a plus.
• Ability to travel as required

What to expect:

• Position is fully remote
• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am -5:00pm
• CST or EST preferred
• Up to 20% travel required to Leidos Headquarters, Leidos QTC Health Services corporate offices, and industry events.

Pay, Benefits, and Level Requirements:

• Salary Range- based on a candidate's years of experience, education and location with an annual bonus potential of up to 8% (bonus paid to be paid out quarterly)
  • level 2- (Bachelor's degree 2-5 years of experience)- $67,837 - $82,912.50
  • level 3- (Bachelor's degree 5-9 years of experience) -$83,835- $102,465
  • level 4- (Bachelor's degree 9-14 years of experience) $119,143- $145,614

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, performance-related bonuses, health and wellness programs, student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement, paid leave and retirement. More details are available .

The Leidos QTC Health Services pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions and is intended to describe the general content and essential requirements for the position listed above. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to add or change the duties of this position as required at any time.

Leidos QTC Health Services is a VEVRAA Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company has an ongoing commitment to affirmative action and the creation of a workplace free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The company recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, people with disabilities protected under law, and protected veteran status.
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