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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing the proposal development lifecycle, including writing, editing, and coordinating federal government proposals. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and adapting to dynamic environments while maintaining compliance and quality standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Proposal WritingFederal Government ProposalsMicrosoft Office SuiteSharePointAMPM Certification
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Hard Skills
Proposal DevelopmentContent DevelopmentEditingCompliance ManagementTechnical Narrative Translation
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Adobe AcrobatProposal Collaboration Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
AMPM Certification
Industry Keywords
Federal Government ContractingDoD ProposalsIT ServicesCybersecuritySystems Engineering and Technical Assistance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage all aspects of the proposal development lifecycle from pre-RFP through submission to maximize contract award success.
- Lead and support compliant, compelling federal government proposals through collaboration with Capture Managers, Business Development Officers, technical SMEs, proposal team members, subcontractor personnel, executive leadership, and other contributors.
- Write, edit, and manage responses to government RFPs, RFQs, Task Order Proposals, and RFIs.
- Coordinate and manage multiple proposal efforts simultaneously while maintaining schedule discipline and compliance requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned proposal efforts.
- Prepare kickoff packages and develop proposal schedules and compliance matrices.
- Coordinate virtual and in-person meetings.
- Manage proposal content development, reviews, and production activities.
- Review and rewrite proposal sections for consistency, compliance, responsiveness, and overall quality.
- Respond to clarification requests, deficiency reports, and final proposal revision requests within compressed timelines.
- Support and maintain proposal knowledge management repositories and SharePoint libraries.
- Adapt to changing priorities and customer demands in a dynamic small business environment.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Communications, Marketing, English, or related discipline preferred.
- Four years of experience employed by the federal government or supporting federal government contracting or military service (active duty, reserves, or national guard) may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrated experience working in a small business and/or veteran-owned business environment preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience writing, coordinating, and managing federal government proposals, preferably supporting DoD and IT services opportunities.
- Strong proposal writing, editing, and content development skills with the ability to translate technical information into clear, compelling proposal narratives.
- Proven ability to work under aggressive deadlines, manage multiple competing priorities, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced proposal environment.
- Experience supporting rapid-turn proposal efforts with minimal oversight.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and proposal collaboration tools.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, during active proposal efforts as needed.
- AMPM certifications, experience with the Shipley Proposal Process or similar proposal development methodologies preferred.
- Familiarity with federal government procurement processes and Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) environments.
- Experience supporting proposals for IT, cybersecurity, engineering, or technical support services contracts.
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one preferred.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Insurance (medical, dental vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days during the first year; 20 days annually after one year of service
- 401k Plan with Employer Matching Contribution
- 11 Company-Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Corporate Discounts
- Professional development and opportunities to grow professionally