Lead Proposal Writer
Seven Dimensions
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Serve on a team of proposal writers, gathering and formatting information, outlining proposal sections, and editing drafts.
- Analyze RFPs to develop proposal documents, including compliance matrices, section outlines, win themes, storyboards, and team reviews.
- Assist with research of new business opportunities, assess the competitive landscape, and identify potential teaming partners.
- Assist with maintaining and managing business development/opportunity tracking databases.
- Establish priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, and review to meet proposal deadlines.
- Proactively communicate challenges and mitigation plans to the President.
- Assist with developing the storyboard process, develop board outlines, and facilitate preliminary review sessions.
- Collaborate with the director of growth/ proposal manager to develop proposal templates, style guides, and standard formats to ensure quality and consistency.
- Review proposals for compliance with RFP requirements.
- Organize and maintain databases/documents of past performance data for proposal use.
- Continuously improve proposal writing processes based on feedback from leadership.
- Develop strong relationships with technical experts, teaming partners, and internal project managers to understand our core competencies better.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum 5 years proposal writing experience (3 years working with federal contracts)
- Familiarity with federal government contracting, including regulations compliance (FAR), and overall federal acquisition process
- Experience writing ROP (Request for proposal)
- Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills.
- Exceptional writing skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly, concisely and persuasively under time constraints.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook and Excel) and proposal software (Capture to Proposal, GovWin, GovTribe, Sam.gov) or similar programs.
- Proven experience in working with teams, partners, and subcontractors; working in cross-functional teams or matrix organizations preferred.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and persist under pressure.
- Ability to align business development strategies with organizational goals.
- Familiarity with proposal best practices and industry standards.
- Experience in project management, sales, marketing, or business development is a plus.
- Department Of Defense proposal writing experience preferred
- Military experience, particularly in Special Operations Forces (SOF) Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) or Intelligence-related MOSs, will be considered highly valuable
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
proposal writingfederal contractsRFP analysiscompliance matricesproject managementwriting ROPbusiness developmentresearchdatabase managementproposal best practices
Soft Skills
organizational skillscustomer servicecommunication skillswriting skillsability to prioritizeadaptabilityrelationship buildingteam collaborationproblem-solvingtime management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree