Proposal Writer

Role:Proposal Writer

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Salary: $60,000 - $85,000

US Citizenship is required and candidate must be clearable

Recruiting Heroes is seeking a Proposal Writer who will write and develop content for Federal Government proposals, sources sought and responses, marketing materials, case studies, and other materials for our clients brand and capabilities. The type of content developed will include narrative writing, graphics, flow charts, organizational charts, and diagrams. The successful candidate must be able to ensure all components are consistent, complete, and assembled within required timeframes. The source material for content will include interviews and some writing from Project Managers (PM) and Subject Matter Experts (SME), reports and deliverables generated by projects, Performance Work Statements (PWS), and corporate staff and data. After working with C-suite executive staff to develop messaging themes and organizing ideas, the successful candidate will research and interview source material and generate content.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with corporate leadership or other content owners to understand messaging and win-themes.
• Becoming thoroughly familiar with the work our organization performs through scope research, interviews, and review of project documents and deliverables.
• Creating visually appealing proposal responses and content that direct the reader to informative and persuasive key points throughout the document.
• Developing skeleton proposal outlines and fully developed responses.
• Interviewing in-house Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Project Managers (PM).
• Capturing data from PMs and other sources to generate relevant and valid facts, statistics, and proof-points for proposals.
• Finding key points, quotes, or facts and generate call-out boxes to highlight accomplishments.
• Reviewing and analyzing solicitation (RFP, RFI, RFQ, etc.) documentation as part of the opportunity analysis and proposal development process.
• Contributing to our mission of providing customized, accurate, real-time capture intelligence, uniquely available with SRE.
• Supporting various proposal development activities, such as resume formatting, compliance reviews, and coordination with teaming partners.

Required Skills:

• 5-10 years of professional proposal writing experience
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• US Citizenship is required as the candidate must be clearable.
• Knowledge of research techniques used in collecting, tabulating, evaluating, and presenting data.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques used in interviewing subject matter experts.
• Knowledge of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and graphic computer software applications.
• Skill in, and advanced expertise, with Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and SharePoint.
• Skill in creating and improving processes.
• Skill in business acumen.
• Skill in proposal writing and presenting.
• Skills in defining problems, conducting research, collecting data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and formulating recommendations.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to be well-organized and self-directed.
• Ability to logically organize a document based on proposal response guidelines and readability.
• Ability to write in strong, active, and persuasive language without the use of fluff words and language.
• Ability to communicate ideas and processes using graphics and figures.
• Ability to conduct phone calls with high-ranking government personnel.
• Ability to review and analyze solicitation (RFP, RFI, RFQ, etc.) documentation.
• Ability to apply and demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide guidance and accurate information.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations, special studies, and project reports.
• Ability to maintain a harmonious and effective working relationship with SRE employees and federal contracting industry staff.
• Ability to develop and execute a work plan for business development and capture operations and projects, including establishing and/or recommending goals and objectives.
• Ability to work well with groups and executive-level decision-makers within the federal contracting industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, including making presentations to C-level executives.
• Ability to uphold high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.

Who We Are:

Recruiting Heroes (RecruitingHeroesLLC.com) is an employment agency founded by a former First Responder. We are dedicated to finding amazing careers for America's Veterans, First Responders, and all of our candidates.

Recruiting Heroes LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.