Technical Proposal Writer (Technical Editor And Writer 3) - 25662

Requisition Number: 25662 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $76,562.00 - $120,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

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Who we are

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Technical Proposal Writer to join the team! This position will be based out of our Fair Lakes, VA location. The Technical Proposal Writer is responsible for writing compliant and compelling proposal responses in response to commercial and U.S. government solicitation requirements. The Technical Proposal Writer incorporates the proposal capture strategy, proposal lenses, customer hot buttons, and discriminators through assigned sections. This position requires that the Technical Proposal Writer work closely with the Capture Manager, Proposal Manager, Volume Lead, Subject Matter Experts (SME), and functional departments as necessary (e.g., Contracts/Subcontracts, Quality, Procurement) for proposal content. 

 

The Technical Proposal Writer follows the approved proposal processes, participates in reviews, maintains configuration control of assigned sections, and incorporates changes from all amendments and Q&As. You will write assigned sections in accordance with the proposal schedule, the compliance matrix/proposal outline, and within the allocated page count. The Technical Proposal Writer develops any necessary data calls to complete the assigned sections and works with the Proposal Manager and Proposal Coordinator to issue those data calls to subcontractors and/or functional groups. This position will attend daily standup progress reviews to provide status of section writing assignments and other proposal actions assigned. The Technical Proposal Writer ensures the assigned sections are compliant with all RFP and amendment requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write assigned proposal sections in accordance with the proposal schedule, the compliance matrix/proposal outline, and within the allocated page count
• Review the RFP and assure clear understanding of all requirements
• Review all amendments and Q&As for impact to assigned proposal sections and incorporate changes as necessary
• Help prepare the annotated outline for the assigned proposal sections
• Help formulate graphics to support written content
• Write all assigned sections through approved proposal lenses
• Incorporate the win strategy/proposal lenses/discriminators through assigned sections
• Work with SME resources to augment proposal content
• Maintain version control throughout RFP response lifecycle for assigned sections
• Develop list of questions for submission to the Proposal Manager
• Review and adjudicate comments from reviewers

What you need to have:

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• In-depth understanding of compliance with all sections of governmental RFPs, experience analyzing RFPs, creating annotated outlines, writing new material, editing written material, and producing high-quality proposals under tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
• Highly developed word processing skills, especially with Microsoft Office products and working knowledge of graphics and desktop software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Sharepoint or other proposal collaboration software
• Flexible and open to changing schedules and priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously within compressed timeframes
• Able and willing to work extend