Proposal Writer

About Us: EMCOR Government Services offers an experienced single-source solution for meeting the routine and mission-critical needs of federal, state, local and other government organizations. By combining our expert professional technicians, commercial best practices, extensive facilities knowledge and strong commitment to reliable, responsive service, we enable our government clients to achieve consistently high-performance facilities, on-time projects and long-term value.

Job Title:Senior Proposal Writer

Job Summary: EMCOR Government Services, headquartered in Alexandria, VA, has an immediate opening for an exceptional Proposal Writer experienced in all facets of the proposal development process for  government clients. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA. It is a hybrid position, part of the week in office, part of the week remote. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Serve as lead writer for assigned government bids in support of Senior Proposal Manager- bid requirements vary from quick-turnaround RFIs and task orders to full RFPs
• Support  the full proposal lifecycle - from initial solution development, to proposal writing, to final editing and compliance assurance, to production and submission.
• Develop compliant and compelling proposal content in accordance with RFP requirements
• Provide editing support (for both content and compliance) for other writers and Senior Proposal Managers at different stages of the bid development process
• Work with technical subject matter experts and capture team leaders to develop bid and proposal strategies (and associated content) designed to enhance our bid position and to increase win probabilities
• Prepare annotated outlines, section mockups, and section specifications to support the proposal strategy
• Coordinate development of graphics, working with technical subject matter experts to illustrate technical and management concepts and convey key proposal messaging
• Use software programs (e.g., Teams, SharePoint) for proposal communications, collaboration, scheduling, and development
• Ensure that all information is consistent with the organization's brand message, value proposition, business objectives and style standards
• Edit and proofread proposal sections for style, consistency, and compliance
• Assist in producing, binding, packaging and shipping all customer documents
• Must work late hours / weekends periodically throughout the proposal process to submission

Qualifications: A successful candidate for this position will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Advanced Degree Preferred) in English, Writing, Journalism, Communications, or related field required.
• Minimum 3 -5 years of proven experience in government proposal writing and solution development required.
• Knowledge of facility management, engineering, renovation, modification, and sustainment practices and the management of these practices preferred.
• Proven ability to be self-motivated and work individually as well as part of a team.
• Must have a strong work ethic and commitment to producing quality work.
• Familiarity with proposal development best practices, such as Shipley or APMP, preferred.
• Ability to think critically and draw from several resources to create simple, unified and persuasive documents.
• Capability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments when needed.
• Must be computer savvy and adept at using technologies aimed at communications and proposal development.
• Must be a strong communicator and able to interface within difference levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organization skills and an attention for detail.
• Willingness and ability to adapt and learn in a fast-moving environment. 

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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