What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Writer position at VISTA Technology Services?
VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is a company that takes pride in its business development process and success. We are expanding our proposal writing capacity to support greater business development pursuits in Defense and IC Logistics CONUS and OCONUS; Defense DoD 5000 Program Management pursuits across services; and Data Analytics – Business Information Capture pursuits across Defense and IC. Successful candidates will have a demonstrable track record of “whatever it takes” teamwork in delivering strategic, high visibility, multi-million-dollar proposals. As a VISTA proposal writer, you will take end-to-end ownership and hands on command of proposal development and all related support processes. You will lead collaborative, integrated proposal teams to plan, develop and deliver winning proposals that clearly separate us from the competition and drive our business to the next level.
Position Responsibilities
Coordinate and participate in all aspects of proposal development, execution and submission
Lead kick-off meetings and facilitate all color reviews
Independently create all proposal development materials including proposal outline, proposal management plan, proposal kick-off meeting materials, storyboard and writing plans
Provide direction for the preparation of the technical inputs and the recurring costing to achieve a response in line with the bid strategy
Write and edit proposal narrative as necessary based on input from applicable technical and managerial subject matter experts; coordinated graphics input, and oversee final proposal production
Writing Assignments will include Management Volumes, Technical Volumes, Past Performance and Corporate Experience Volumes, and Executive Summaries. Staffing and Pricing Volumes typically written by other business development team members.
Ensure compliance with compliance matrix development and checklist.
Proactively devise and implement new tools and maximize use of existing tools and processes in Bids / Proposal activities
Act as key focal point between business development, sales teams and product teams for Key Capture and Must Win programs
Drive lessons learned methodology into continuous improvement activities for Bids / Proposals
Desired Skills
Solutions-oriented; strong skills in leadership and strategic thinking while being able to be a producer
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadline requirements
Proven ability to conceptualize and write compelling, customer-oriented proposal narratives
Team-player attitude to orchestrate and direct large and / or complex proposal team efforts
Familiar with Shipley Proposal Process
Excellent written and oral communication
MS Office savvy
Customer focused
Position Qualifications
5 years of progressive experience in federal proposal development
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing communications, or engineering-related discipline (or equivalent experience)
US Citizenship
Security Clearance
VISTA offers a strong compensation package and a competitive leave package. A generous benefit plan includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and employer matching 401(k) plan.
To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at
VISTA is an AA / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities / Disability / Veterans Employer.
