Mount Indie is a Senior Proposal Writer to join an 8a Government Contracting firm that specializes in DoD IT and Cybersecurity services. We are currently a Senior level Proposal Writer with the ability to write to technical aspects of a proposal. These roles will contribute to the development of successful responses to RFIs and RFPs as well as various types of documentation in support of proposals, contracts, and project tasks. This position is primarily focused on writing original proposal content and preparation of professionally formatted proposal and program support documentation. This role will have some support from subject matter experts to inform the written deliverable, but the successful candidate will have the ability to research and develop content in describing technical approaches to topics ranging from IT network/systems engineering and cybersecurity with limited assistance.

Responsibilities include:

• Research and write compelling original proposal content. Review, edit, and rewrite content developed by others. Integrate content into final documents.
• Write, edit, and proofread proposal, project, and contract documentation while meeting established schedules and deadlines.
• Develop proposal compliance matrices, outlines, schedules, templates, review guidance, and track through proposal development/submission.
• Design and develop professional templates in line with company branding in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite, for internal and external use.
• Develop and work with cost spreadsheets and associated backup data.
• Turn concepts and ideas into proposal graphics.
• Develop and maintain process and procedure documentation.
• Support project and proposal teams on-site as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Train other team members on correct use and implementation.
• Manage program deliverables and proposal content and documentation and libraries, ensuring content is accurate and updated on a regular basis.
• Lead color team reviews with proposal team.
• Track proposal deadlines and ensure compliant and accurate proposal submission.

Requirements:

• US citizen eligible for Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, Communications, or related field and 4-6 years of business experience in a technical field.
• 4+ years of proven experience leading winning Federal/DoD proposals.
• Knowledge of Shipley capture and proposal process.
• Proven experience writing original proposal content and technical project documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills. Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours if necessary to meet proposal and deliverable deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including creating templates, setting styles, using formulas and macros.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of Federal/DoD contracting, FAR/DFARs.
• Travel up to 10%.