Job Description
Overview
Responsible for developing detailed proposal writing and presentations responsive to Government Request for Proposals (RFPs) and for providing proposal volume oversight under the guidance and direction of the Proposal Manager. The Proposal Writer/Editor is capable of producing an entire proposal section or volumes with minimal assistance from other writers.
The Proposal Writer/Editor provides copy editing and proof-reading skills. The Proposal Writer/Editor develops content for Past Performance and Management volumes (to include resume requirements).
Responsibilities
This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.
- Reviews and analyzes RFPs; develops complete management and/or technical volume responses; outlines and organizes the proposal approach for delivering a winning response.
- Writes complete management proposals coordinating as necessary with business units, operational program personnel and other departments.
- Makes recommendation on how to best respond to the RFP to meet or exceed the customer’s requirements, within company guidelines and the competitive environment.
- Reviews and analyzes management sections received from operating units and develops standardized sections for all RFPs.
- Develops themes, discriminators and key success factors based on the Capture Plan.
- Develops proposal features, benefits, graphics, and proof points.
- Manages and integrates writer work products, ensuring proposal compliance and uniformity.
- Interviews program managers and technical experts and develops proposal narratives.
- Resolves issues between originating authors or team members using a collaborative approach.
- Writes, edits, and rewrites management sections (such as Quality, Recruiting, Safety, etc.).
- Monitors and ensures on-time delivery of information from business units and other departments.
- Directs development of appropriate graphics such as illustrations, charts and tables.
- Related Tasks:
- Takes daily direction and guidance from Proposal Managers on assigned bids.
- Submits copy to Proposal Manager on a regular basis and makes edits as required to respond to RFP requirements.
- Oversee the preparation, review cycle, editing, and maintenance of technical documentation, within the technical writing function.
- Create and enhance the standard and architecture documentation.
- Develop document outlines and drafts to meet customer and contract specifications.
- Collect and organize input material for documentation.
- Check technical content ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
- Establish, coordinate, and maintain documentation schedules.
- Coordinate proposal support for technical documentation input and review.
- Ensure approved changes are incorporated into the final document and track changes.
- Ensure all documentation is complete and in proper format prior to delivery to the customer.
- Establish and maintain policies for documentation preparation, review, and maintenance.
- Review and analyze document changes.
- Provide project planning support to assigned managers.
- Handle technical documentation deliverables to include preparation, review cycle, editing, and maintenance within the technical writing function.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree
Experience
- Minimum five years’ experience in a writing, editing or technical area.
- Minimum four years of experience in proposal development, marketing or a related field
- Exposure to management or delivery of one or more of the following technical areas a plus:
- Military, Department of Defense, or Other Government Agency Experience
- Proposal experience
- Technical writing experience
- Experienced in developing compliant and compelling proposals.
- Experience as Technical Editor, Copy Editor, Proof Reading
- Exposure to management or delivery of one or more of the following technical areas a plus:
- 5 or more years’ experience working with Military, Department of Defense, or Other Government Agencies
- 5 of more years’ experience as a Proposal professional
- 5 of more years’ experience as a Technical writer
- 5 of more years’ experience as Technical Editor, Copy Editor, and/or Proof Reading
Other Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
- Applicant may be asked to provide non-proprietary writing samples or perform a writing exercise for evaluation.
- Ability to use English grammar.
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Federal Government’s business development process.
- Superior writing skills and proficiency in MS Office programs.
- Experience formatting very large Microsoft Word documents using style sheets.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Flexibility and capability to work multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Experienced in developing compliant and compelling proposals.
Additional Information:
- At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
- The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
- The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
- USD $ 90,000- $115,000
- Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.
- Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
- Benefits include the following:
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Wellness programs
- Paid time off, including holidays
- Learning and Development resources
- Employee assistance resources
- Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.