Proposal Writer

DANE LLC; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

DANE LLC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Technical Proposal Writer to own the development of compelling responses to federal contract opportunities. You will write, edit, format, and proofread proposal responses.

The individual selected will have a strong technical background, federal contracting experience, and proven ability to craft compliant, persuasive proposals under tight deadlines. The role requires a BS/BA and at least 5 years of experience writing proposal content for federal opportunities;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years writing proposals for federal contracting opportunities.
• Experience writing Executive Summary, Non-Technical, Technical, Past Performance, and Pricing sections.

Responsibilities

• Create, write, edit, proofread, and format proposals and related documents.
• Collaborate with Corporate, BD, Proposal Team, SMEs and others.
• Integrate contributions into a compliant, cohesive proposal.
• Review proposals for RFP compliance.
• Follow style guidelines and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Impeccable writing

MS Word

MS Excel

SharePoint

Strong analytical

Autonomous

Team collaboration

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

BS/BA in English, Communications, CS

Tools

MS Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Job description:

Proposal Technical Writer

DANE LLC is seeking a Technical Proposal Writer who will take ownership of the development of compelling responses to federal contract opportunities. The Technical Writer will write, edit, format, and proofread proposal responses. The individual selected for this position will have a strong technical background, experience in the Federal contracting industry, and proven ability to understand government RFPs. This individual will collaborate with different teams to develop compliant, compelling, technically sound proposals, while adhering to strict deadlines and compliance requirements.

Location: Chantilly, VA (remote with availability to come into the office as needed)

Job Type: Full Time

Education: BS/BA degree or equivalent experience

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience writing proposal content for federal contracting opportunities.

Clearance: Not Required

Related Experience Should Include:

• Proven experience writing content in response to federal RFPs including the Executive Summary, Non-Technical, Technical, Past Performance, and Pricing sections of the proposal.
• Must understand the federal government acquisition cycle, contract vehicles, contract types (BPA, IDIQ, etc.) and competitive position (open/full vs. set-aside).
• Minimum 3 years of experience writing technical proposal content for federal contracting opportunities.
• Must have a good understanding of the software development lifecycle and the tools that support it; Application development, cloud services, and or IT security.

Job Duties:

• Create, write, edit, proofread, and Format proposals and related documents, including: Management and Technical sections, Cover letters, Past Performance, Pricing, Resumes, Templates, etc.
• Collaborate with the Corporate, BD, Proposal Team, SMEs members, and others as assigned.
• Integrate writing contributions into one compliant, cohesive proposal that meets the client’s needs and showcases DANE.
• Review proposals against RFP to ensure compliance.
• Follow style guidelines and standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Impeccable writing, editing, and proofreading of content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and context.
• Expert skills in MS Word;
• Proficient in the use of other MS applications, including Excel and SharePoint
• Strong analytical skills
• Must have the ability to work autonomously and with a team.
• Must be proactive
• Must be detail-oriented
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks successfully under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Must be able to work evenings or on weekends on occasion to meet proposal deadlines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Usual office working conditions and standard office equipment.
• Required to sit for long periods of time using a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Minimum Qualifiers:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Computer Science or related field.
• 3 years of experience writing and editing information technology proposals in response to federal government RFPs.
• Only local residents to the Northern VA, DC, MD area will be considered.
• Writing Sample required (please remove all proprietary information)
• Unable to work with 3rd party candidates or agencies.

DANE LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Flexible work from home options available.