Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) is a Woman-Owned Small Business and a fully remote IT services provider supporting federal partners nationwide. They are seeking a Proposal Technical Writer to manage compliant, high-quality proposal content by synthesizing technical, operational, and business inputs into clear narratives while collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring adherence to solicitation requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop proposal content by assembling and integrating information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation
- Ensures that sections developed are compliant with solicitation requirements and incorporate strategies, win themes, and discriminators
- Interact with Business Units, Proposal Manager, Subject Matter Experts, and Teaming Partners to obtain content necessary to draft compelling proposal sections
- Interview SMEs, consultants, capture managers, and other proposal team members to obtain information for proposals and then independently develop technically clear and compelling proposal content
- Provide insight on proposal content and where we can emphasize or incorporate strengths and benefits to improve responses
- Organize and carry out multiple tasks simultaneously under tight/changing deadlines
- Participate in daily stand-up calls, on live bids, detailing status of the proposal sections for which the writer is responsible, and identify any issues or resource requirements
- Participate "hands on" in all phases of the proposal development process including gate reviews, win strategy, win themes/discriminators, outlines and compliance matrices, color reviews, writing and editing, graphic design, desktop publishing, document production, and packaging and delivering
- Participate in strategy/solutioning sessions to develop winning approaches
- Assist in proposal graphic conceptualization and creation, as needed
- Support drafting/development of technical, past performance, staffing plans, formatting of resumes, and management narratives for large scale, complex, strategic proposals
- Prepare past performance questionnaires to be completed by customers
- Support corporate writing and editing efforts as needed (marketing materials, website content, etc.)
- Maintain and update SharePoint repositories with re-use content and past writing
- Ensure proposal content is 508 compliant, when necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience supporting federal proposal development (RFPs, RFIs)
- Proven ability to develop compliant, quality proposal content that aligns with solicitation requirements, win strategies, and evaluation criteria
- Strong experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Business Development, SMEs, and teaming partners to gather and synthesize technical content
- Demonstrated ability to independently interview SMEs and translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling written narratives
- Experience supporting full proposal lifecycle activities, including solutioning, content development, color reviews, editing, and final production
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight, shifting deadlines and independently conduct research
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as SharePoint
- Strong editing, proofreading, and attention-to-detail skills, including adherence to compliance requirements and formatting standards
- Ability to contribute to proposal graphics, outlines, and compliance matrices is preferred
- Prior experience supporting federal agencies, specifically health IT
- Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment
- Ability to work and complete tasks independently and take a proactive approach
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
- Matching 401K and profit sharing
- Paid time off
- Training time for personal development
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid short and long term disability coverage
- An education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification
- Employee recognition, and referral programs
- Spot bonuses
- Other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family
Company Overview
IGS is a solutions provider, partnering with the Federal Government, to tackle the most challenging issues included interoperability, data analytics, business/clinical applications and operations, program/project management. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.initiatesolutions.com/.