Proposal Writer

Proposal Technical Writer

DANE LLC is seeking a Technical Proposal Writer who will take ownership for the development of compelling responses to federal contract opportunities. The Technical writer will write, edit, format and proofread proposal responses. The individual selected for this position will have a strong technical background, experience in the Federal contracting industry, and proven ability to understand government RFPs. This individual will collaborate with different teams to develop compliant, compelling, technically sound proposals, while adhering to strict deadlines and compliance requirements.

Location: Chantilly, VA (remote with availability to come into the office as needed)

Job Type: Full Time

Education: BS/BA degree or equivalent experience

Experience: 3-5 years of experience writing proposal content for federal contracting opportunities.

Clearance: Not Required

Related Experience Should Include:

• Proven experience writing content in response to federal RFPs including the Executive Summary, Non-Technical, Technical, Past Performance, and Pricing sections of the proposal.
• Must understand the federal government acquisition cycle, contract vehicles, contract types (BPA, IDIQ, etc.) and competitive position (open/full vs. set-aside).
• Minimum 3 years of experience writing technical proposal content for federal contracting opportunities.
• Must have a good understanding of software development lifecycle and the tools that support it; Application development, cloud services and or IT security.
• Demonstrated experience searching for and reviewing and evaluating opportunities.

Job Duties:

• Create, Write, Edit, Proofread and Format proposals and related documents, including: Management and Technical sections, Cover letters, Past Performance, Pricing, Resumes, Templates etc.
• Collaborate with the Corporate, BD, Proposal Team, SMEs members and others as assigned.
• Integrate writing contributions into one, compliant, cohesive proposal that meets the client’s needs and showcases DANE.
• Review proposals against RFP to ensure compliance.
• Follow style guidelines and standards.
• Assist business development by identifying and researching potential opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Impeccable writing, editing, proofreading of content for spelling, grammatical, punctuation and context.
• Expert skills in MS Word;
• Proficient in the use of other MS Applications including Excel and SharePoint
• Strong analytical skills
• Must have the ability to work autonomously and with a team.
• Must be proactive
• Must be detail-oriented
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks successfully under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Must be able to work evenings or on weekends on occasion to meet proposal deadlines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Usual office working conditions and standard office equipment.
• Required to sit for long periods of time using a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Minimum Qualifiers:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Computer Science or related field.
• 3 years of experience writing and editing information technology proposals in response to federal government RFPs.
• Only local residents to the Northern VA, DC, MD area will be considered.
• Writing Sample required (please remove all proprietary information)
• Unable to work with 3rd party candidates or agencies.

DANE LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to Chantilly, VA 20151 when needed?
• How many years of experience do you have writing responses to Federal Government opportunities?
• How many years of experience do you have writing IT and software development proposals in response to government RFPs
• What Agencies have you written technical responses to? Please list them.
• How would you rate your understanding of software development? (e.g., entry level, intermediate, advanced)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chantilly, VA 20151

Salary : $50,000 - $75,000