Proposal Writer

Description of Duties

• Support priority bid opportunities for new Alexton business pursuits
• Write all sections that articulate our strategic messaging in a compelling and persuasive manner
• Capture, shape, and synthesize information to reflect a cohesive message, written in consistent one voice
• Translate technical information and business jargon into clear, fluid and grammatically correct content
• Demonstrate a finely tuned ability to sift through a discussion, extracting the most significant information and action items
• Engage with Alexton internal staff strategically, posing questions that encourage a team to consider all aspects of the client's position, and draw out essential messaging
• Able to move swiftly from one proposal to the next
• Prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, traveling nationwide to work onsite with pursuit teams
• Read the RFP thoroughly and all related documents, including materials provided by internal staff on win themes, strategies, and differentiators
• Meet with Alexton Executives to coordinate responsibilities for the proposal, including the following:
• Proposal calendar
• Text shells
• Schedule and facilitate text review meetings with involved functional groups
• Populate and/or customize proposal text owned by the proposals team as needed for each proposal
• Review text from SMEs for adherence to style guide; provide feedback and suggested edits
• Keep track of requirement gaps and outstanding text deliverables
• Work with Associate Proposal Analyst to complete staffing documents, appendices, mandatory forms, etc.
• Incorporate edits from SMEs and lead, proofread, and revise text during each text review cycle
• With Proposal Analyst, lead “one copy” and/or page turn reviews
• Complete final editing/formatting of text

Qualifications

• BA or BS, preferably in English, Journalism, History, Political Science, related field - OR the equivalent in years of work experience
• Minimum 2 - 3 year's professional experience in proposal writing for Federal Government requirements, or other relevant writing areas
• Comfortable in analyzing and extracting details from RFP / RFI, and translating it to a convincing read
• Demonstrated success writing executive summary, technical, management, staffing, and narrative sections
• Very strong work ethic as well as ability to work on deadlines
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft 365