Senior Volume Lead and Proposal Writer - Technical

CACI International Inc; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Volume Lead and Proposal Writer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the development of high-stakes proposals while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in proposal writing and project management to create compelling content that meets stringent government contracting requirements. With a focus on innovation and integrity, this position promises a rewarding career path in a supportive environment that values growth and collaboration. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive under pressure, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Plans

Continuing Education

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Federal proposal writing experience in a government contracting environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of proposal artifacts and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to create compelling proposal content.

Skills

Proposal Writing

Communication Skills

Project Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Technical Writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Job Category: Business Development and Marketing

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 6/16/2025

The Opportunity

CACI seeks a Volume Lead and Proposal Writer with knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle and demonstrated experience in writing technology and product development proposals, including understanding requirements, proposal planning, solution design, and creating written and oral proposal content.

In this role, you will work closely with our Business Development, Capture, and Proposal Managers, as well as sector personnel, to lead the development of pursuit artifacts, including proposal readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and proposal artifacts.

The Volume Lead will be responsible for all aspects of proposal development for assigned volumes or sections, from draft RFP to Final Proposal Revision (FPR). Experience should include Technical, Program Management, Transition, Staffing/Resumes, Small Business Participation, Corporate Experience, and Past Performance. Knowledge of DoD Directive 5000.01 and DoDAF is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Implement CACI tools, models, and methods by documented processes and techniques.
• Analyze RFP requirements and develop proposal outlines as well as compliance artifacts for volumes and/or sections.
• Develop and enforce interim milestones across a team of subject matter experts (SMEs), authors, and contributors to formulate work plans and meet the top-level proposal schedule.
• Support the development of proposal themes, strengths, discriminators, messages, solutions, and other key elements, and allocate these elements to the corresponding sections of the proposal.
• Collaborate with the Capture Manager, Proposal Manager, Solution Architects, program personnel, teammates, and/or other members of the pursuit team to ensure proposed solutions are documented and well-communicated
• Conceptualize complex graphics to convey diverse management and technical information concisely and clearly.
• 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 (RFI)
• Apply journalistic skills to subject matter by interviewing program management and technical experts, attending meetings, and researching sources and other substantive source material to write proposal materials.
• Develop oral presentation slide content and work with oral teams to refine presentations.
• Assess proposal content (compliance and quality as represented in proposal structure, narrative response, and graphics); provide direction to proposal writers and solution SMEs
• 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
• 10+ years of related Federal proposal writing experience in a government contracting environment for multi-teammate, solutions-based proposals ranging in value from $75M to $2B
• Proven ability to manage several tasks on multiple proposals simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Understanding of US Government acquisition processes and corresponding industry proposal response processes and practices (i.e., FAR, DFAR)
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across a multi-disciplined team 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)
  
  

Desired

• Must have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a US Government Secret or higher security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience writing compliant proposal sections addressing the following domains, tasks, and standards:
• Validation & Verification test, SAT, FAT, Mil-Std-810
• Reliability, sustainability, maintainability, supportability engineering
• SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR
• FCA, PCA, LRIP, FRP
• IMP/IMS and Earned Value
• R&D investment, NRE, Unit/Range Pricing
  
  

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What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$95,500-$210,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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