Junior Proposal Manager/Writer (0001)

OCT Consulting, LLC; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with 3% employer matching

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term disability

Training Benefits

Job summary

OCT Consulting LLC in McLean, VA is seeking a Mid-level Proposal Manager/Writer to lead proposal development and writing for Federal government opportunities. The role requires collaboration with BD, senior leadership, program managers, and SMEs to produce winning responses.

The position is hybrid with 2–4 days onsite per week, based at the McLean corporate office, and requires strong writing, editing, and graphics-creation skills to deliver compliant proposals on tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4–6 years of government proposal writing experience preferred.
• Experience developing and writing responses to RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitations.
• Ability to manage multiple revisions and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage proposal efforts from cradle to grave.
• Develop compliant, compelling content for technical, management, staffing, and past performance sections.
• Collaborate with SMEs, capture managers, and leadership to produce high-quality proposals.

Skills

Proposal development

Technical writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Requirements analysis

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Google Docs

Adobe Professional

Job description

Proposal Manager/Writer (0001)

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

Responsibilities and Duties

OCT currently has an opening for a Mid-level Proposal Manager/Writerto support proposal development/submission activities in response to requests from Federal Government clients. You’ll work collaboratively with business development colleagues, senior leadership, client program managers, and subject matter experts to win new business.

This position is based at our McLean, VA corporate office on a hybrid schedule. The role requires two (2) to four (4) days onsite each week, with onsite presence scaling up during peak periods or as required. Candidates must be able to reliably work onsite up to four days per week.

Key Role:

Support proposal coordination and management, development, and revision of major proposals. Apply knowledge and expertise of the proposal development process. Participate as part of a proposal team or lead proposal efforts in the cradle-to-grave development of a proposal. Apply working knowledge of teaming strategies with large and small businesses.

Description of Duties:

• Conduct daily review of opportunities to support pipeline development using various sources such as GWACs and IDIQ’s in the form of Sources Sought, Market Research, RFIs, RFQs and RFPs.

• Perform detailed analyses of solicitation documents (e.g., RFP, RFQ, SOW), and work with the team to build the outline for the proposal response, compliance matrix, and communicate the results.

• Ensure proposals are properly scoped, evaluate assumptions, identify risks, and ensure responses meet requirements.

• Work collaboratively with a wide range of personnel, including technical and business subject matter experts, authors, capture managers, and client program managers, to facilitate efficient and effective proposal development.

• Create compliant and compelling original proposal content for technical responses to highly complex, large, and/or high-profile solicitations.

• Ability to independently write sections on Technical, Management, Staffing, and Past Performance to support the development of high-quality proposal responses.

• Manage multiple revisions, edit and re-edit proposal sections as needed, and ensure that proposals maintain a consistent tone or voice.

• Assist the Leadership Team in reviewing proposal artifacts for compliance and responsiveness against solicitation requirements.

• Support professional formatting of proposals and ability to design and develop high-impact graphic representations.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4-6 years or more of experience developing and writing responses to Government Requests for Proposals.

• Ability to deliver client-ready materials under strict deadlines.

• Strong graphics creation (tables, org charts, etc.) experience and the ability to produce high quality products rapidly and accurately in support of individual requirements

• Clearly defined experience in proposal development that supported growth within a small- or mid-sized business is highly desireable

• Skilled at critical thinking, analysis of requirements and problem-solving.

• Excellent interpersonal/communication (written and oral) skills and organizational skills.

• Ability to quickly grasp concepts, execute strong writing and work in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.

• Demonstrated experience/ability to work efficiently and effectively with multiple deadlines and changing priorities.

• Ability to successfully execute multiple tasks simultaneously, while self-managing productivity and prioritization of effort

• Experience with the Shipley proposal development process or other structured proposal development methodologies is preferred.

• Excellent computer skills, including high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word, Google Docs, and Adobe Professional.

The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

Salary: $80,000-$120,000 based on experience, education, etc., with the possibility of target bonus based on individual and company performance

About OCT Consulting

OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.