Senior Proposal Writer

ManTech; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Proposal Writer to join our SPG in Herndon, VA. This hybrid position requires occasional on-site presence and focuses on responding to high-value federal bids, including GSA AAS FEDSIM opportunities.

You will collaborate with SMEs and the SPG team to draft KPQMs, transition plans, quality management docs, past performance narratives, RFIs, and white papers, while strictly managing page counts and delivering compelling, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, or a related field or 10+ years of overall experience.
• 5+ years of experience writing on $100M+ federal proposals.
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS 365 products (Teams, PowerPoint).
• Ability to collaborate with SMEs and SPG under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-tempo pursuit environment.

Responsibilities

• Write Key Personnel Qualification Matrices (KPQMs) with SMEs.
• Develop transition-in plans with SMEs for smooth service handoffs.
• Create Quality Management Plans meeting government standards.
• Draft past performance write-ups highlighting relevant experience and results.
• Assist in writing RFIs and white papers with SMEs, BD, and Capture personnel.
• Create concise narratives while managing page counts.

Skills

Federal proposals writing

Collaboration under deadlines

Project management

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, or related field

10+ years overall experience

Tools

MS Word

MS 365 (Teams)

PowerPoint

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Proposal Writer to join our team in support of Strategic Pursuits Group (SPG) operations in Herndon, VA. This is a hybrid position requiring occasional on-site presence.

In this role, you will work with a seasoned team to create responses to high-value GSA AAS FEDSIM bids and other strategic opportunities, developing key written elements and supporting business development by drafting RFIs and white papers to protect our national security.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Key Personnel to author Key Personnel Qualification Matrices (KPQMs) that showcase qualifications aligned with opportunity requirements.

• Produce thorough transition-in plans in close collaboration with SMEs to assure government clients of a smooth and efficient transition of services.

• Generate comprehensive Quality Management Plans that meet or exceed government quality standards and requirements.

• Write impactful past performance write-ups highlighting relevant corporate experience on similar projects, quantifying results and value delivered.

• Assist with writing compelling RFI responses and white papers in coordination with SMEs, Business Development, and Capture Personnel.

• Create clear, compelling narratives while writing concisely to strictly manage page count requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, or a related field, or 10+ years of overall experience.

• 5+years of specific experience writing on $100M+ federal proposals.

• Mastery of MS Word and strong proficiency with MS 365 products, including Teams and PowerPoint.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with SMEs and SPG team members under tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-tempo pursuit environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating artifacts and leading written volumes specifically for GSA AAS FEDSIM bids.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record as an effective team player.

• Familiarity with the proper and compliant use of AI tools to enhance written deliverables.

Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizen

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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