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Job Summary:

This role will be largely responsible for working closely with the Client and Proposal Team to develop technical content for federal proposals. This person will deliver high-quality, well-organized thought-leadership content that is technical, but still understandable to a non-developer, tech savvy audience. The Proposal Writer will contribute to clear, concise, accurate, innovative, and compliant responses to RFPs, as well as provide copy/editing support to ensure final submission products are aligned with company standards. 

Job Duties:

  • Collaborate with Client and Proposal Team members to develop scope and priorities
  • Author, plan, develop, organize, write, and edit content for a variety of capabilities for customers in the federal, state, local, and education fields.
  • Draft clear, compelling, and accurate responses to RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and other client requests.
  • Translate technical, operational, or legal input into persuasive, audience-appropriate language.
  • Tailor existing content to reflect the specific needs and goals of each proposal.
  • Manage updates and revisions to technical content
  • Ensure strict adherence to all solicitation requirements, guidelines, and evaluation criteria, maintaining a sharp focus on accuracy and consistency throughout the proposal process. 
  • Create persuasive proposal content, utilizing best practices, past performance, and case studies to substantiate our capabilities. 
  • Conduct research using multiple sources (e.g., open-source research, SME meetings, solutioning sessions, data calls, etc.). 
  • Gather pertinent information through interviews with subject matter experts across a wide range of defense domains and formulate the information into technical responses.
  • Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and provide technical guidance, input, and written responses for winning solutions
  • Work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to author content
  • Participate in solution and strategy sessions with SMEs and other proposal team members *Innovate to constantly improve our approach to responses
  • Review and edit documentation for clarity, consistency, and adherence to company standards
  • Convey concepts and processes in a clear and concise manner
  • Edit material with attention to the rules of grammar, usage, punctuation and AP style, and with attention to tone, clarity, and voice. 
  • Continuously curate, grow, and update our team library of approved content, driving and organizing proposal content to maximize reuse effectiveness and utility

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree and one year of relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree, five years of relevant experience will be considered. 
  • Excellent schedule management abilities with a track record of managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a high standard of work. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work efficiently across teams and build relationships with SMEs, clients, and internal stakeholders. 
  • Adaptable to changing priorities and company initiatives such as process-improvement and new software implementation and upgrades.
  • Ability to clearly articulate information and to listen and understand business needs and build relationships across the organization. 

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

  • Relevant certifications: APMP, Shipley, Poynter ACES, or equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience supporting proposals for geographically-dispersed clients and alongside geographically-dispersed teams.  

Compensation:

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a salary range of $65,000-$100,000/year. Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

 

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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

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