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Arcfield

Senior Proposal Writer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Writes, rewrites, and edits documents in response to full lifecycle proposal requirements ... Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Proposal Writer Contract vs Weekend Grant Writer Contract?

AspectWeekend Proposal Writer ContractWeekend Grant Writer Contract
CredentialsRelevant writing, proposal, or grant experience; sometimes certifications in grant writingSimilar credentials; often requires grant writing certifications or experience
Work EnvironmentRemote or freelance; project-basedRemote or freelance; project-based
Industry UsageNonprofits, government agencies, businesses seeking proposalsNonprofits, research institutions, government agencies seeking grants
Search & Comparison IntentCompare proposal writing roles for projects or contractsCompare grant writing roles for funding applications

Both roles involve specialized writing skills, often in a remote or freelance setting. The main difference is that Proposal Writers focus on creating proposals for projects or contracts, while Grant Writers concentrate on securing funding through grant applications. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find the right opportunity based on their skills and career goals.

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Senior Proposal Writer

Arcfield

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted just now

Job description

Responsibilities
  • Writes, rewrites, and edits documents in response to full lifecycle proposal requirements.
  • Collaborates with subject matter experts, proposal team, and other stakeholders to develop compliant proposal content in accordance with RFP requirements, capture strategy, and corporate style guides.
  • Conducts quality reviews of proposal material; may peer review material.
  • Translates complex data into compelling, evaluator-friendly narrative and graphics.
  • Research related topics to better understand the content.
  • Recommends, selects, and tailors layouts and exhibits to amplify or clarify proposal objectives.
  • Edits draft content by reviewing for completeness, accuracy, clarity, brevity, correct language use, compliance, consistency, flow, tone, organization, and alignment with specified style guide(s).
  • Helps conceptualize and allocate space for text, photos, and illustrations according to solicitation requirements. Reorganizes, cuts, or rewrites as necessary.
  • Verifies facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources.
  • Maintains awareness of contents of repositories of previous proposal material (e.g., templates, exemplars); supports the ingest and labeling of new proposal material after submittal and award.
  • Assists with documenting, maintaining, and using internal proposal processes.
  • Contributes to and benefits from maintaining a collaborative environment-expanding skills and mentoring others.

Qualifications
Required:
  • BS 10-12, MS 8-10, Phd 5-7
  • Must possess and have the ability to maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Poly
  • Must be local to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and have the ability to commute to Arcfield's Chantilly, VA, office as needed
  • Recent proposal writing experience using Shipley-based processes
  • Strong Microsoft Word skills, including applying style templates to generate compliant proposal sections

Desired:
  • Bachelor's (or 4 years relevant experience) plus 8-10 years of experience, or a Master's with 6-8 years of experience.
  • Familiarity integrating graphics into proposal documents.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams, including using document collaboration and Track Changes tools.
  • Experience providing technical writing, particularly related to IT and cybersecurity, for Federal Government proposals.
  • Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to compose proposal sections.
  • Understanding of Government RFPs and the source selection process.
  • Adaptability to changing requirements and dynamic schedules.

Equal Pay Act
This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield 's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $102,493.96 Max: $178,217.11
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.

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