Job Description

Title:Proposal Writer – Federal IT Support Services

Project/Team: Business Development

LocationRemote

Job Type 1099/Independent Contractor; Part-Time/Ad Hoc

Background:

Navanti is looking for an experienced, part-time, on-demand Proposal Writer to join our Business Development Team to help lead the capture of IT support services opportunities with the U.S. Federal Government. The Proposal Writer will find new opportunities on Navanti’s current contract vehicles, help set and manage proposal schedules, resources, plans, progress monitoring, and provide technical writing support. Additionally, the Proposal Writer will advise on appropriate needs for staffing and other resources. This individual will ideally have a background in technology-intensive services within the U.S. government contracting industry. Work will be remote via telework, and assignments will be ad-hoc based on Business Development needs.

Core Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and rewrite technical sections of RFI/RFP responses and proposals.
• Develop and integrate proposal themes, discriminators, and key success factors.
• Assemble compliant and compelling proposal narratives by translating technical solutions.
• Narrate strategies and themes into easily understandable and readable responses.
• Improve the readability and clarity of text by using active voice and concise language.
• Lead proposal content storyline development sessions with internal key stakeholders.
• Clarify the implementation approach, services, and products being proposed.
• Ensure the proper contextual integrity of each completed proposal section.
• Review edits from respective contributor(s).

Necessary Qualifications:

• Experience in proposal development for U.S. Federal Government IT support services.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent writing, editing, and formatting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and proven organizational skills.
• Ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivator with demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong contributor in a cross-functional team environment on complex projects.