Propsal Writer
iCatalyst, Inc. · McLean, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteMarketingFull-time
About the role
Role Overview: We are seeking a Proposal Writer to join our growing team in support of our corporate office. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful, mission-critical initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the development of compelling responses to federal/state contract opportunities, including identifying opportunities, developing capability matrix and win themes, preparing responses (Executive Summaries, Technical Content, Past Performance, etc.) that align with the opportunity’s objectives and requirements (SOW, PWS, etc.).
- Interpret iCatalyst offerings and translate into language for business and technical users/decision makers.
- Work independently and collaborate with teams to develop technically accurate proposals while adhering to strict deadlines and compliance requirements.
- Maintain a pipeline of opportunities using SAM, FAA eFAST, GMAS, OASIS+ (8(a) and Small Business, GSA 8(a) Stars III, PIEE, Symphony, NASA SEWP VI, GSA eBuy, etc.) and prepare an annual plan and roadmap for bids.
- Lead the full federal proposal lifecycle: kickoff, schedule creation, storyboard development, color-team reviews, production, secure submission.
- Analyze Sections, SOW/PWS, amendments, attachments; develop compliance matrices, outline templates, volume structures, page budgets.
- Manage deadlines, deliverables, reviews, cross-functional collaboration across technical, management, contracts, legal, HR/staffing, security teams.
- Maintain rigorous version control, configuration management, audit trails.
- Author, edit, refine compliant and persuasive content: Executive Summaries, Technical and Management Volumes, Transition Plans, Past Performance, Key Personnel sections.
- Integrate win themes, discriminators, customer hot buttons, competitor analysis, capture strategy into proposal narratives and graphics.
- Ensure submission artifacts (PDFs, forms, signatures, certifications) meet federal/state requirements and agency-specific formatting standards.
- Ensure proposals adhere to FAR/AMS/DFARS, agency supplements, OCI/FOCI requirements, subcontracting rules, internal corporate governance standards.
- Support completion and verification of Representations & Certifications