Proposal Writer - Mass Virtual

About Mass Virtual:

Are you looking for a team where you can work alongside some of the most imaginative and innovative creators in the industry? Look no further!

At Mass Virtual, we put the Reality in XR, creating Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed-Reality experiences as close to Real as they come. We hire the best in the business, so every team member is part of a family that supports and challenges you every step of your journey. We have a diverse and inclusive team and a fun, family-oriented culture that encourages collaboration, sparks creativity, and supports essential work-life balance.

If your passion is to create in or support a dynamic, agile, fast-paced environment, you have found your home. Every project we take on and every member of our team makes a difference. Take a step into a career with Mass Virtual and help us take Reality to the next level in XR.

About the Role:

Mass Virtual is looking for an energetic, resourceful, and experienced Proposal Writer to join our team! The Proposal Writer is a critical/key support role to the Business Development team. This individual will assist in providing support for all proposal efforts for the corporate proposal development, review, and delivery process. You will work closely with the Proposal Manager, Director of Business Development, and Operation Teams as needed to complete the proposal effort.

What you’ll be doing:

• Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs; studying requests for proposals/quotes (RFPs/RFQs); attending strategy meetings
• Experience responding to RFIs, White Papers, and Sources Sought Notices
• Experience with traditional Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)-based procurements
• Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information in review meetings; transmitting proposals
• Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals
• Develops proposal by conducting internal and external research; assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation; writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials
• Maintains quality results by using templates; following writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases
• Obtains approvals by reviewing proposal with key team members and CEO
• Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate, implementing changes
• Tracks projects and maintains customer relationships after award
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or relevant comparable experience
• 4+ years of proposal writing experience, with government proposal writing preferred
• Relevant experience in government contracting
• Federal industry knowledge
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Process and deadline oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
• Effective in a highly collaborative and high paced work environment with leadership skills to be an effective performer and advisor to customers
• APMP Certification Strongly Preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to Have:

• Proficiency in MS Visio, MS Project, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
• Experience with Other Transaction Authority (OTA ) based procurements strongly preferred

Work Perks:

• An open-minded, collaborative culture of enthusiastic creatives and technologists
• We prioritize work/life balance by providing flexible schedules PLUS a competitive PTO and holiday package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental, Short-term and Long-term Insurance
• 401k with an employer match
• Spacious, ergonomic, and modern office space, equipped with a kitchen that is stocked with snacks, drinks, and access to delicious coffee
• Fun and exciting team building activities

Working Conditions:

• In-office 100% of the time
• The person in this position must be able to stay stationary for long periods of time
• Some travel may be required for this role
• Some transportation of equipment may be required – up to 50 pounds

Job Location: On-Site – Orlando, Florida.

Direct Applicants Only. No recruiters, please.

Mass Virtual is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mass Virtual values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of veterans, returning service members and military spouses.