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Proposal Writer II
Reston, VA
Job Description
Requisition #: 284
Job Title: Proposal Writer II
Location: 11600 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 440 Reston, Virginia 20191
Clearance Level: Active DoD - Background Check
SUMMARY
Agile Defense, Inc. is seeking a Proposal Writer to join our team in Reston, VA.
Customize existing content to a new proposal, and create new content as needed, interviewing Subject Matter Experts, taking extensive notes and turning those notes into section writing. Write compliant, compelling proposals against tight deadlines.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Supports the proposal process with strong technical proposal writing, from pre-proposal groundwork (internal kickoff, external kickoff, and sessions for black hat, storyboarding, risk mitigation, and differentiators and win themes) through BAFO/Orals.
* Coordinates with the current Proposal Manager, Program Managers, BD/Capture Managers, subject matter experts, and other team members to develop winning proposals.
* Ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Monitors status of proposal development-related documents for completeness, compliance with RFP requirements, and inclusion of win themes and discriminators.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
* Bachelor's Degree, English preferred but not required.
* Minimum five years of experience, either writing technical sections of proposals, or writing technical/user manuals in an IT environment.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
* A high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and MS SharePoint, document configuration management tools, and Adobe Acrobat.
* An in-depth understanding of at least one IT specialization; a broader understanding of numerous branches is preferable.
* Ability to write, review and edit proposal content for clarity, grammar, and proper use of technical or customer terminology.
Preferred Skills
* Photoshop.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
* Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
Strength Demands
* Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical Requirements
* Stand or Sit; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See
At Agile Defense, we know that our employees are our most important asset. We believe in our responsibility to our fellow employees, customers, company, and to our country. We promote teamwork, integrity, and creativity; we expect our fellow employees to also live these values.
Agile Defense, Inc. does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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