Federal IT Proposal Writer
2 months ago
DT Professional Services is seeking a skilled Federal IT Proposal Writer to join our Business Development/Growth & Strategy team. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with company executives and subject matter experts to create high-quality proposal content for federal government contract opportunities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing, proposal management, and federal government contracting. You will be responsible for researching and understanding federal government requests for proposals (RFPs), working with a team to develop proposal content, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement proposal content plans based on APMP and/or Shipley best practices
- Draft request for information (RFI) and other solicitation responses
- Participate in proposal planning and development meetings
- Write original technical and management content, and edit in-house reuse material for proposal responses
- Promote writing and documentation best practices across the organization
- Conduct research and analysis to develop technology use cases and task-based documents
- Write, edit, and manage internal technical communications for the proposal development team
- Coordinate with software developers, project managers, engineers, and other subject matter experts on creating and updating in-house documentation and reuse materials
- Coordinate reviews, provide comments, and facilitate discussion among stakeholders to resolve information discrepancies and secure final approval of proposal and non-proposal documents
- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of proposal writing experience
- 2+ years of experience in DoD contracting, DoD IT services, and/or DoD solicitation response
- 2+ years of proposal writing experience supporting IT services, software development, and IT management for federal solicitations/RFPs
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle
- 2+ years of experience writing best practices and tools
- 5+ years of experience with online collaborative and production platforms such as Google (Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets), Smartsheet's, Microsoft Office/Office 365, and Adobe
- Team player
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet multiple concurrent deadlines
- Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) certification
- Knowledge and experience with Agile methodology
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and compliance
- Experience leading proposal teams with 2 or more company partners
- Ability to serve as volume lead or proposal manager, as needed, on opportunities commensurate to experience level
We are a dynamic and innovative company that offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long and short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plans, tuition and certificate reimbursement, and paid time off. We are committed to fostering collaboration, career growth, and building lasting relationships with our employees.
We are an SBA 8(a) and HUBZone certified Small Business, highly experienced in building award-winning custom software solutions. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge, customer-oriented technology solutions that maximize value, drive engagement, and empower our clients' businesses.