What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Writer position at Mediabistro?
Job Details
Job LocationKing George, VA
Remote TypeFully Remote
Position TypeFull Time
Job CategoryBusiness Development
Overview
SCCI is currently seeking a highly motivated
Proposal Writer
to join our team in support of pursuing multiple Government contracts and task orders. The successful candidate will review and develop proposals as well as manage proposal development activities. This position will support complex proposals and be involved in bid no / go discussions and criteria, gathering information, obtaining approval, and managing all deadlines related to the proposal. This position is highly visible and will work closely with executive leadership, business development and capture personnel, and operations management. This position is located in
Dahlgren, VA .
Responsibilities :
TheProposal Manager will be primarily responsible for managing proposals in support of our business growth objectives, strategic initiatives, and service offerings. This position will also be responsible for tracking all proposals and contracts awarded which includes : Ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations as well as RFP terms and conditionsDeveloping proposal inputs by assembling information including project implementation, writing assignments for internal and external resources, methods, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluationAnalyzing Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements, preparing compliance / capabilities matrices, milestone schedules, outlines, and cross references matrices to meet proposal requirementsManages proposal development to integrate daily work assignments, develop project schedules, budgets, and plans, and manage personnel, finances, and facilities to achieve the proposal objectives.Meet proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering writing, review, and approvalEnter and monitor tracking data for proposal status during all stagesCoordinate requirements with contributors and contribute proposal status information to review meetingsCreate and coordinate data calls to be sent and received from teammates and partnersSubmit solicitation amendments to proposal team and partnersGather proposal information by identifying sources of information, coordinating submissions and collections, and identifying and communicating risks associated with proposalsSupport BD process status meetings, milestone team reviews, and solution development activitiesObtain approvals by reviewing proposal with company stakeholdersImprove proposal writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate, implementing changesContinually update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining personal networksManage the successful development of technical, schedule, and cost performance requirements throughout the proposal development processSupervise and meet with proposal team personnel to discuss challenges, improvements, and company newsProvide updates to management on proposal submission statusLead debrief assessments to discuss and analyze recent wins and losses. This includes development of presentation materials.Manages external proposal resources such as Graphic Artists and Proposal WritersCoordinate and participate in meetings with potential partnersContribute to the organization of the past performance libraryCreate compliance matrices / crosswalks to ensure compliance for all requirements of an RFP or other solicitation are met and all information required under any applicable law, regulation, and / or other protocol is furnishedAttend relevant industry day conferences, engage with procurement staff and gather / validate opportunity detailsManage and allocate proposal support resources to meet the proposal team's workload of proposal activities.Essential Skills and Experience :
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security ClearanceBachelor's degree in an associated discipline.At least five (5) years of experience responding to Federal Government Requests for Proposals (RFP) responses (RFP release, submittal, and contract award)Project management skills including clear communication, effective leadership, and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple efforts at one timeMust be able to create technical content specific to the contract needsAbility to make sound business decisionsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesPreferred Skills and Qualifications :
Graphic Design skillsAssociation of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) CertificationAt least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or project manager position
SCCI is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the needs of Employees and their families. EOE of Minorities, Females, Veterans, Disabilities.
