Strategic DoD Proposals Specialist

DCS; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation is seeking an experienced Proposal Specialist to support the development of complex DoD and other government proposals. The role requires detailed RFQ/RFP analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and producing compliant, high-quality responses.

You will assist in planning, editing, desktop publishing, and production, maintain document control, and help deliver final proposals on schedule. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required due to sensitivity of customer-related requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in proposal development.
• Experience supporting DoW or federal proposals preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFQ/RFP requirements and develop compliance matrices and schedules.
• Assist in planning activities, including features, benefits, and themes.
• Provide editing, desktop publishing, and production support for proposal volumes.
• Maintain document configuration control throughout proposal development.
• Coordinate with contributors to meet deadlines.
• Review proposals for compliance with all RFP requirements.
• Coordinate production and submission of final proposals.
• Support color reviews and develop proposal tools and templates.
• Serve as trainer for proposal systems and ongoing support.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Skills

US citizenship

Proposal development

Editing & writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Graphic design awareness

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School +10 years

Associate’s degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Proposal management systems

Job description

DCS Corporation is seeking an experienced Proposal Specialist to support the development of complex DoD and other government proposals. The role requires detailed RFQ/RFP analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and producing compliant, high-quality responses.

You will assist in planning, editing, desktop publishing, and production, maintain document control, and help deliver final proposals on schedule. Travel up to 10% may be required.