Proposal Development Specialist - SiloSmashers

We are seeking a Proposal Development Specialist/Manager/Lead to join our rapidly growing small business. In this role, you will leverage your experience in technical writing and proposal management to build and lead our bid and proposal team. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to shape our proposal processes and contribute to our company's expansion.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze Civilian Government solicitations (RFPs, RFIs) to identify key requirements and evaluation factors.

• Write clear, concise and well-structured response documents to government Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and other solicitations
• Write clear, concise and well-structured response documents to government Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and other solicitations
• Gather technical requirements and information from subject matter experts across the organization to incorporate into solicitation responses
• Ensure responses comprehensively address all solicitation requirements and evaluation criteria
• Maintain compliance with government solicitation guidelines, formats and submission requirements
• Develop reusable content libraries and knowledge base articles on common technical topics and offerings
• Participate in proposal team meetings and provide updates on assigned tasks.
• Track deadlines and manage workload effectively to ensure timely completion of proposals
• Manage and organize the company's repository of solicitation response materials for future re-use
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather technical information and translate it into clear, concise, and persuasive language for proposals
• Edit and refine proposal content from multiple contributors to ensure consistency in voice, style, and terminology
• Format documents to meet deliverable requirements using MS Office and other editing/desktop publishing tools
• Independently gather information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of the Civilian Government RFP/RFI process
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Collaborative spirit with ability to work directly with technical staff to gather information
• Familiarity with government regulations, processes and requirements relating to solicitations
• Able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences
• Bachelor's degree in technical writing, English, business, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical writing, preferably with a focus on Government proposals, and proposal management experience
• Familiarity with proposal management software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro) and desktop publishing is a plus
• Proven experience working in a technical writing position within a Civilian Government context
• Proficiency in MS Office