Proposal Writer

Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

Job summary

The Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies in Orlando, Florida, is seeking a full-time Proposal Writer for our Business Development team. In this role, you will provide essential writing and editorial support for BD proposals, working closely with various team members and stakeholders.

Candidates should have a minimum of five years' experience in proposal writing for government contracts, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office tools. Attractive benefits package and commitment to equal opportunity employment included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years proposal writing experience for a government contractor specializing in Federal/DoD services.
• Ability to conduct research and generate original content.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with BD Team to complete proposal and RFI response efforts.
• Write and contribute to proposals and responses.
• Research technical topics for incorporation into responses.

Skills

Proposal writing

Research and content generation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Word proficiency

Experience with Adobe Acrobat

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

The Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies has an opening for a full-time Proposal Writer for our Business Development (BD) team located in our Orlando, Florida office. In this role, you will provide writing support and critical editorial support for BD proposals and market research efforts.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with BD Team Members, BD Managers/Directors, BD leadership, consultants, partners, and corporate/operational team members to complete proposal and RFI response efforts.
• Write and contribute to proposals and responses to Requests for Information (RFIs)/capability statements.
• Write technical and management approaches.
• Create templates and format documentation.
• Drive and lead writing strategy meetings.
• Research technical and scientific topics for incorporation into responses.
• Translate technical data into meaningful customer value propositions.
• Participate in a structured review and recovery process.
• Execute internal and external data cells.
• Interview internal SMEs to gather knowledge and information on current contracts.
• Complete capability matrices.
• Conduct compliance checks.
• Maintain Knowledge Management tools and repositories on SharePoint.
• Proofread and ensure materials have a consistent voice.
• Respond to data calls, content requests, and research assignments.
• May attend conferences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years proposal writing experience for a government contractor specializing in Federal/DoD services. Three to five (3-5) years’ proposal writing experience combined with a Master's degree will also be considered.
• Ability to conduct research and generate original content.
• Comfortable with writing about new topics and performing editorial work.
• Excellent writing skills for proposal content.
• Strong organizational skills necessary to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to accept and apply constructive writing feedback.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, supporting fast‑paced and changing schedules.
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Word and highly skilled in other MS products including Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Basic experience with Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with the Shipleys proposal method.
• Ability to travel if needed.

Citizenship & Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Benefits

Competitive salaries; a 401(k) plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid vacation and sick time; and 11 paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation during the application process, please request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.