What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Writer I (REMOTE) position at Koniag Government Services?
KGS
Job ID 2430011
Koniag Government Services is hiring a Proposal Writer I to support the proposal team in Chantilly, Virginia. This is a Remote opportunity.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
We are seeking an entry-level Proposal Writer excited to apply their detail-oriented writing skillset in a professional setting to support our business-to-Government proposal writing process from initial information gathering to final edit and proofreading. At this growth-oriented company, you will collaborate across teams and seniority levels to capture subject matter information and expertise and turn compliant text into concise, compelling narrative. We will train you in the proposal writing process from cradle to grave and familiarize you with industry-essential tools such as MS SharePoint, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and editing software. You will:
- Independently complete editorial tasks (line/copy edits, acronym checks, proofreads, consistency checks) with minimal supervision.
- Edit proposal content for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and solicitation and company writing conventions.
- Draft proposal reuse material under the direction of the Team Lead.
- Incorporate and tailor proposal reuse material into proposal outlines with guidance from the Team Lead and/or Proposal Manager.
- Assist in drafting proposal content, including but not limited to past performance, corporate experience, executive summaries, and/or key personnel resume sections.
- Participate as a writer and editor in all stages of the proposal lifecycle.
- Support other teams and departments according to need and interest.
Essential Job Functions:
- 0-2 years of experience in proposal writing and editing.
- Detail-oriented with a desire to excel and apply writing skills in a business context.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Skilled with MS Office (Word, Excel).
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Writing, or writing-intensive Humanities field.
Good to Have – But Not Required:
- Experience with editing software, especially Grammarly.
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, MS SharePoint, MS Teams, and/or MS Visio.
- Familiarity with the proposal writing process, especially evolution across color team review cycle.
Working Environment & Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.
The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
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