Senior Proposal Writer

Senior Proposal Writer

Job ID: 2009-1229 # Positions: 1 Location: US-DC-Washington Type: Regular Full-Time

More information about this job: Position Description: The Columbia Group (TCG), a technical services support company which has a successful 30+ year history of providing the United States Military with acquisition, logistics management, engineering, design, fabrication, test and evaluation, information technology and financial management support services, is seeking a Proposal Writer. The Proposal Writer will be responsible for writing and providing accurate, timely responses to a variety of Navy and other Department of Defense (DoD) Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and/or Request for Information (RFIs). The Proposal Writer will be required to perform substantive writing of proposals that are consistent, compliant, free of grammatical errors and compiled so that it reads as though written by a single individual.  The Proposal Writer will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, articulating, and conveying what input is needed from each proposal team member/division based on the request. They will collect, review, edit and compile inputs, past performances, tech props, staffing strategies, multi-media slides, graphics and all other relevant materials needed, incorporating such input into their writing in order to draft an accurate response to the request at hand.  They will be responsible for editing all materials for quality, accuracy, organization consistency, clarity, appropriateness and persuasiveness of content, ensuring compliance with standards of style, grammar and format, and overall structure and organization of materials, recommending any changes in scope, format and content to the team when needed. It will also be important that the they develop and maintain close liaison with the appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), to ensure their engagement and review throughout the proposal development process.  The Proposal Writers ultimate goal will be to formulate a proposal document that addresses the request, sells our services and expertise, and accurately and clearly communicates our culture and approach.

Required Education Skills and Experience: 8+ years of experience in the development and writing of proposals for a government contractor within a DoD environment; Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field required; Ability to demonstrate excellent writing, proofreading, editing, desktop publishing, and organizational skills required; Excellent attention to detail required; Ability to digest concepts quickly and present information clearly and concisely; Ability to consolidate various viewpoints by identifying and building on commons themes or similar goals; Excellent research skills and the ability to effectively gather information needed from files, team members, senior staff members, over the Intranet, and through interviewing techniques; Strong interpersonal and communication skills required; Demonstrated ability and willingness to accomplish tasks proactively and independently, yet seek guidance when necessary; Ability to meet tight deadlines and adjust to changing priorities ; Must be willing to work outside normal working hours if needed to meet deadlines; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to include PowerPoint, Word, Project, Excel and Visio

Preferred Education Skills and Experience: Masters degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field strongly desired; Training and/or certification in proposal writing and government services business development considered a plus; Experience managing the proposal writing process for a government contractor targeting efforts supporting the United States Military is strongly desired, Navy considered a plus; Military background, preferably Navy, considered a plus

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Category:	Communications
	> Writer
Location:	Washington, DC
County:	District Of Columbia County
ZIP Code:	20001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	The Columbia Group, Inc.
Phone:	email only please
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