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SalaryTechnical Proposal Writer
R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (R&K) is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with core capabilities in Mission Support, Engineering and Logistics, Cybersecurity and Intelligence, Environmental and Emergency Management, Exercise and Training, and Defense Healthcare in support of our Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian customers.
The R&K Team is seeking a highly qualified full-time technical writer and proposal contributor.
Title:Technical Proposal Writer
Location: Remote; Hampton Roads Area of Virginia and North Carolina locations preferred
Duration: Permanent/ Full-Time
Start Date: Spring 2024
Duties: The successful candidate will be a key member to the success of R&K’s growth team as a technical writer and proposal contributor. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Writing and editing (including substantive editing, “single voice” editing, and copyediting) proposals and responses to Requests For Information (RFIs), Task Order Proposals, White Papers, etc.
- Determine proposal concepts by studying requests for proposal (RFPs, RFIs, etc.), attending strategy meetings, and speaking with subject matter experts.
- Gather proposal information by identifying sources of information and interviewing subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand their areas of expertise and develop publications concept that clearly communicate their knowledge.
- Develop proposal content by consolidating information and creating solutions/outcomes/benefits outlines and writing compelling text with win themes and differentiators. Improve proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplates, speaking up to volunteer ideas for improvements, and implementing changes.
- Organize and prepare information and data to write a variety of technical publications for a Federal Government audience.
- Support the Proposal Manager throughout the proposal process, meeting proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval, coordinating requirements with contributors, and contributing proposal status information during review meetings.
- Write, revise, and edit drafts of Federal Government proposal responses (including executive summaries and technical, management, past performance, resume, and pricing sections), white papers, responses to Requests For Information (RFIs), and marketing material.
- Edit documents and technical literature prepared by other staff members, for content, coverage, clarity, and voice consistency, recommending revisions and editorial standards as appropriate.
- Maintain quality results by using templates, following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone, and maintaining proposal support databases.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA): Candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree Highly Desired
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- 2+ years of technical writing experience in response to Federal Government RFPs, RFIs, and an understanding of the Shipley methodology
- Understanding of win themes, proposal concepts, and the business development lifecycle
- Understanding of the Federal market and government proposals
- Experience writing management and staffing proposal volumes
- Experience generating content for new business development materials
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 software suite
R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance. All qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for R&K job vacancies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
