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Proposal Writer

Lorton, VA · Administrative

Proposal Writer

Location: Lorton, Virginia
Remote Work: Yes
Clearance: Secret  
Work Status: Full-Time

Position Description

ATSG Corporation prides itself on our proven dedication to providing expert assistance to our government partners—without any surprises. We work hard to honor our commitment to our clients while ensuring our employees feel secure and empowered in their work. We take excellent care of our team so they may have the freedom and confidence to focus on their missions and provide nothing but the best output on the work site and at home. The company provides a variety of services within various Government and Commercial enterprises. Our products may be diverse, but the results are one and the same—on schedule, on budget, and completed with superior quality. We are experienced in CONUS and OCONUS operations in areas such as Mobility, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, Law Enforcement Mission Support, and Acquisition Support. As an organization, we are consistently expanding our footprint in the contracting community. We are presently identifying candidates for a Proposal Writer. This position will be responsible for supporting proposal efforts for ATSG’s pursuits and various business lines. Candidates for this role should be dynamic and have the ability to lead and follow for a variety of proposal efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Proposal Writer with a passion for technical and persuasive writing. The Proposal Writer is responsible for developing written proposal text and graphics that support the capture strategy, comply with requirements in the Government Request for Proposals (RFP's), and adhere to processes and procedures established in the Win Theme. The Proposal Writer has the ability to work independently and function effectively as a member of a team. The Proposal Writer will work with all business units to support the development, writing, and editing of proposals.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitors bid boards for and tracks potential opportunities.
  • Reviews solicitations and Requests for Proposal/Quote and develops summary for senior managers.
  • Coordinates proposal efforts with all business units.
  • Develops proposal outline, schedule, compliance matrix and other materials needed for proposal kickoff.
  • Develops and submits questions in response to RFPs.
  • Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; transmitting proposals.
  • Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals.
  • Manages formatting and layout of proposal documents to include integrating text and graphics in MS Word and converting/integrating inputs from multiple contributors and software applications. 
  • Conducts and participates in proposal development/review meetings with internal resources and partners.
  • Writes clear, concise and compelling narratives and edits proposal sections.
  • Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases.
  • Requests and attends customer debriefings.
  • Tracks proposal status and maintains proposal tracking tools.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining personal networks.
  • Identifies and implements productivity improvements, including developing template material, and cataloging and formatting relevant material from previous submission for re-use.
  • Tracks and documents best practices and lessons learned for integration into corporate proposal efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have experience with GSA Schedule proposal opportunities and audits.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple simultaneous proposal efforts.
  • Advanced proficiency with, and ability to manipulate, MS Office production tools and products.
  • Ability to design and develop proposal graphics.
  • Thorough knowledge of Federal Government contracting – RFP response, proposal preparation and evaluation, and compliance auditing.
  • Ability to effectively coordinate the efforts of multiple internal and external resources.
  • Willingness to work extended hours when necessary.
  • Ability to work successfully within tight deadlines.
  • Bachelor’s degree 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Commercial proposal experience welcome

About ATSG

ATSG Corporation is a Veterans Affairs (VA) CVE-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Fairfax, VA with branch offices throughout Central America. Since 2004, ATSG has successfully deployed its experience and expertise to support the most challenging and complex projects for various Federal agencies. Our robust portfolio includes cutting-edge technical solutions and professional support in Program Management, Consulting, Operations and Planning Support, Training and Advisory Services, and IT and Knowledge Management. We take pride in our proven dedication to providing expert assistance to our government partners. ATSG provides a variety of services within the Intelligence Community and is experienced in areas such as Mobility, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, Law Enforcement Mission Support, and Acquisition Support. Our products may be diverse, but the results are one and the same—on schedule, on budget, and completed with superior quality. As an organization, we are consistently expanding our global footprint in the contracting community. We work hard to honor our commitment to our clients while ensuring our employees feel secure and empowered in their work. We take excellent care of our team, so they may have the freedom and confidence to focus on their missions and provide nothing but the best output on the work site and at home.
 
ATSG Corporation is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer, our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination. Visit https://www.eeoc.gov/ for more information. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.
 
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.

We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.
 

Application Requirements

  • All applications must be submitted in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format.
  • Applications and resumes for this position are only accepted via electronic submission through ATSG Corporation’s Consolidated Applicant Tracking System (CATS).
  • Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.
  • The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from their electronic application and/or resume.

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