Proposal Editor

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 3,200 employees dedicated to the idea that "Your Mission is Our Passion," DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

DLH is seeking an experienced Proposal Editor to work on various proposal-related documents to edit materials, improve their grammar and quality, and ensure they are editorially correct while also maintaining their accuracy and meaning. The candidate will gather and review content developed by SMEs for compliance to RFP requirements, provide consistency to proposal content across all volumes to include past performance, resumes, management, and technical. They will lead revisions, such as changing words and rearranging sentences and paragraphs to improve clarity.

Responsibilities

• Edit proposal content drafted by other contributors, including technical sections, management and staffing sections, resumes, past performance, and other proposal sections
• Edit completed sections for accuracy, grammar and formatting
• Read proposal text and improve it by rewriting to one voice in proposal
• Turn passive into active voice and write persuasive content
• Ensure all text conforms to company style guide and proposal-specific message and voice
• Ensure all text is grammatically correct and responsive to proposal requirements
• Help coordinate editorial schedule with proposal management staff while communicating needs and deadlines
• Be able to work on multiple proposals simultaneously
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask multiple proposals simultaneously
• Proven work ethic and ability to operate independently with limited supervision and feedback to drive the desired results
• Self-starter and ability to manage time independently without direct supervision
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, SharePoint
• Knowledge of Government Printing Office and University of Chicago style manuals

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• 1-2 years of writing/editing experience, experience with Federal government contracts preferred
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field