Proposal Writer

Overview

Proposal Writer

 

The Opportunity:

 

Integral Federal is seeking a Proposal Writer on the Business Development Team in Tysons, VA. This is an exciting role for those that want to make an immediate impact and be recognized for their contributions to company growth. The ideal candidate will support proposal bids as a Proposal Writer & Volume Lead, working directly with Proposal Manager, Capture Team, and SMEs to develop work products to meet solicitation requirements. The Proposal Writer should have experience with Government bids including GSA opportunities.

This position will be responsible for all aspects of proposal development for assigned volumes or sections, from RFI to Final RFP. Experience should include Technical, Program Management, Transition, Staffing/Resumes, Small Business Participation, Corporate Experience, and Past Performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFP requirements and develop compliant and timely artifacts for volumes and/or sections
• Support development and articulation of proposal strategy, themes, strengths, discriminators, messages, and solutions
• Collaborate with the capture and proposal managers, solution architects, program personnel and/or other members of the pursuit team to ensure proposed solutions are clearly documented and well-communicated
• Conceptualize graphics to communicate diverse management and technical information in a concise manner
• Ensure proposal compliance and complete integration of the proposal architecture
• Research, organize, write, edit, and produce sections for major proposals, white papers and requests for information.
• Apply journalistic skills to subject matter by interviewing management/technical experts and researching sources to gather information needed to support writing activities.
• Develop oral presentation slide content and corresponding scripts while working with orals teams to refine presentations
• Assess proposal content (compliance and quality as represented in proposal structure, narrative response, and graphics); coordinate with other proposal writers and solution architects
• Author and/or edit proposal content including text and graphics taking inputs from key contributors to construct a compliant and compelling response
• Collaborate with proposal team members to achieve consistency across all proposal volumes and sections
• Assess and integrate feedback from review teams to improve the quality of the proposal product

Qualifications

Required:

 

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Journalism, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of related Federal proposal writing experience including technical and complex nontechnical volumes (e.g., management transition, staffing, and small business) in a government contracting environment for multi-teammate, solutions-based proposals ranging from $5M to $250M+
• Proven ability to manage several tasks on multiple proposals simultaneously, while meeting deadlines
• Understanding of US Government acquisition processes and industry proposal response processes and practices (i.e., FAR, DFAR)
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Proficiency with advanced generative AI including sound human-in-the-loop editorial judgement
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplined teams to resolve problems and achieve results under extreme time pressures and in visible and impactful circumstances
• Expert experience with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project) 　　
• Candidate must have the ability to travel to support proposal efforts, primarily in the Tysons, VA area, as needed.

Preferred:

 

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret or above security clearance.
• Knowledge of systems/software development, IT service management, cybersecurity, operations and maintenance, logistics, training, business process services, and sustainment is helpful.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000

 

The above salary range represents a general guideline. Integral Federal considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. 

 

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and/or discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.

Company Overview

Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.

 

Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.

 

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!

 

Our package also includes:

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off & Holidays

· Earned Bonuses & Awards

· Professional Training Reimbursement

· Employee Assistance Program

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability