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... Writing, Computer Science, or IT concentration preferred). • 10+ years of Federal Government experience as proposal author and Volume Lead. Education may be used in lieu of experience. • ...

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Library Science, Information Systems, or related field. * 5-10+ years of proposal writing experience, preferably in: Library technology * EdTech SaaS ...

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Bachelor's degree required (English, Technical Writing, Computer Science, or IT concentration preferred). * 10+ years of Federal Government experience as proposal author and Volume Lead. Education ...

... scientists) and distill complex approaches into high-scoring proposal prose * Deep familiarity with ... Exceptional written English: clear, active-voice, discriminating prose that evaluators want to read

... scientists) and distill complex approaches into high-scoring proposal prose * Deep familiarity with ... Exceptional written English: clear, active-voice, discriminating prose that evaluators want to read

... life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ... In addition, the Proposal Writer is accountable for communicating the status of projects and ...

... life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ... In addition, the Proposal Writer is accountable for communicating the status of projects and ...

Bachelor's or Master's degree in English, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related fields. * 10+ years supporting or writing federal and/or state proposals. * Strong critical ...

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Proposal Writer

Chantilly, VA • On-site, Remote

Science Applications International Corporation
IT Services • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


SAIC rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

103rd of 226 rated it services


Job description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Technical Project Manager and Proposal Writer to provide direct customer support on a critical mission.

This position is based out of Chantilly, VA with the ability to work remotely.

In this role you will be responsible for maintaining customer office technical baseline and governance documentation along with subcontractor management, and contract oversight.  

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Compile and structure researched technical information in a clearly communicated format for stakeholders.
  • Produce documentation per customer formatting and governance standards.
  • Maintain and revise as necessary baseline office documentation to include a Subcontractor Management Plan, Configuration Management Plan, and Statements of Work.
  • Review documentation (e.g. requirement documents, statements of work) submitted by various project stakeholders for completeness, correctness, and compliance prior to baselining.
  • Provide subcontractor coordination to include documentation workflows, deliverable validation, milestone oversight and risk/issue tracking.
  • Ensure cross-functional stakeholder alignment.
  • Interpret contract requirements and translate into clear, compelling technical staffing narratives
  • Provide program-level reporting and performance analysis.
  • Proactively research, identify, and interview prospective subcontractors or teaming partners to assess and evaluate their capabilities, mission alignment, technical depth, past performance, and integration into program delivery.
     
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and five (5) years or more experience.

  • Experience authoring technical reference materials.
  • Experience authoring or maintaining governance documentation.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and in teams.
  • Strong experience with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Desired: Experience with Adobe Illustrator Design Tools.

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