Sr. Proposal Volume Lead/Writer

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking an experienced Proposal Volume Lead/Writer to support cleared proposals in Dulles, VA. You will craft clear, persuasive proposal sections and collaborate with internal teams to translate requirements into compliant technical responses.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or related field, 5+ years of proposal writing, strong research and editing skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field.
• 5+ years of previous proposal writing experience.
• Conceptualize, design, and plan to prepare reports and proposals.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge and experience of Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Current TS/SCI Clearance

Responsibilities

• Write clear, persuasive, and articulate proposal sections
• Creates compelling technical proposals that win over potential clients
• Translate technical and other ideas into understandable text
• Rewrite and review proposal sections and related proposal documents
• Work with internal teams to gather information and translate the information into compliant technical responses
• Convey strategy in concise and compelling narrative text
• Research, write, and organize information in a professional and credible manner
• Review products, services, and/or business ideas
• Attend meetings with stakeholders to translate requirements into proposals
• Prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Make edits and revisions as per the requirements
• Maintain consistency by following company policies
• Work with the design team to create compelling visuals
• Give presentations in gates and other proposal milestones
• Edit and proofread proposals to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency
• Develop and maintain proposal templates and guidelines

Skills

Proposal writing

Research skills

Editing

Time management

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking an experienced Proposal Volume Lead/Writer to support cleared proposals in Dulles, VA.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, persuasive, and articulate proposal sections
• Creates compelling technical proposals that win over potential clients
• Translate technical and other ideas into understandable text
• Rewrite and review proposal sections and related proposal documents
• Work with internal teams to gather information and translate the information into compliant technical responses
• Convey strategy in concise and compelling narrative text
• Research, write, and organize information in a professional and credible manner
• Review products, services, and/or business ideas
• Attend meetings with stakeholders to translate requirements into proposals
• Prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Make edits and revisions as per the requirements
• Maintain consistency by following company policies
• Work with the design team to create compelling visuals
• Give presentations in gates and other proposal milestones
• Edit and proofread proposals to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency
• Develop and maintain proposal templates and guidelines

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field
• 5+ years of previous proposal writing experience
• Conceptualize, design, and plan to prepare reports and proposals
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Strong knowledge and experience of Microsoft Suite
• Excellent computer and organizational skills
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Current TS/SCI Clearance

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.