Federal IT Proposal Writer - DT Professional Services

Job Summary:

DT Professional Services is seeking a full-time, remote Federal IT Proposal Writer to join our Business Development/Growth & Strategy team in support of the pursuit of federal government contract opportunities! The Proposal Writer will work with company executives and subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate technical and management information into clear, concise, and accurate text for proposals. 

The job requires reading federal government requests for proposals (RFPs), understanding respective DoD agency’s needs and detailed guidelines, working with a team of 2-15 people per proposal, and drafting text that is compliant and compelling. The Proposal Writer researches information about various IT services, software development, and IT management topics, works with executives and SMEs to create original content, edits in-house “reuse” material, and works with the graphic designer to develop images that support proposal narratives.

Key skills include knowledge and experience with the APMP and/or Shipley capture and proposal management methodologies; experience in technical writing or journalism; editing; experience working in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to work with a team; knowledge of federal government and IT terminology; knowledge of the RFP process; and proficiency using online collaborative and production platforms such as Google (Docs, Slides, Sheets), SmartSheets, Microsoft Office/Office 365, and Adobe.

Responsibilities:

• Lead IT focused proposal content plan development efforts based on APMP and/or Shipley best practices
• Draft request for information (RFI) and other solicitation response
• Participate in proposal planning and development meetings
• Write original technical and management content and edit in-house reuse material for proposal responses to DoD and non-DoD contract opportunities
• Promote writing and documentation best practices across the organization that support the Business Development/Growth & Strategy team and proposal response activities
• Conduct research and analysis to develop technology use cases and task-based documents
• Write, edit, and manage internal technical communications for the proposal development team
• Coordinate with Software Developers, Project Managers, Engineers, and other SMEs on creating and updating in-house documentation and reuse materials 
• Coordinate reviews, provide comments, and facilitate discussion among stakeholders to resolve information discrepancies and secure final approval of proposal and non-proposal documents
• Engage in a variety of non-proposal writing and documentation projects
• We are an APMP-based, agile-esque, internal proposal department standardized on the Google G-suite of products submitting approximately 4 large and complex responses to the government per month

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of proposal writing experience
• 2+ years experience in DoD contracting, DoD IT Services, and/or DoD solicitation response
• 2+ years of proposal writing experience supporting IT services, software development, and IT management for federal solicitations/RFPs
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle
• 2+ years experience writing best practices and tools
• 5+ years experience with online collaborative and production platforms such as Google (Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets), Smartsheet’s, Microsoft Office/Office 365, and Adobe
• Team player
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet multiple concurrent deadlines
• Must be able to attend department level and proposal-specific daily standup meetings (times generally vary between 8am and 5pm Eastern or Pacific – depending on your local time zone)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) certification
• Knowledge and experience with Agile methodology
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and compliance
• Experience leading proposal teams with 2 or more company partners
• Ability to serve as volume lead or proposal manager, as needed, on opportunities commensurate to experience level
• Compliance matrix creation and compliance check experience

The compensation range for this position: $85k - $110k annually

More about DT Professional Services:

We’re looking for driven individuals to contribute to our talented & innovative team! At DT Professional Services, we offer insurance benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long & short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plans (with employer match), tuition & certificate reimbursement, along with paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays). We are happy to to offer growth opportunities for you to grow in your career - your success is our success!

DT Professional Services is an SBA 8(a) and HUBZone certified Small Business; highly experienced in building award-winning custom software solutions. Established in 2013, we bring over a decade of experience delivering technology services and solutions that specialize in web & custom application development, project & program management, mobile & cloud computing services.

Our Mission is to provide cutting-edge, customer-oriented technology solutions that maximize value, drive engagement, and empower your business. We do this by employing talented & driven individuals who share the same goals and excitement for the work we do. DT Professional Services believes in fostering collaboration, career growth and building lasting relationships with our employees.