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Weekend Proposal Writer Contract Jobs in Washington

DANE LLC

Proposal Writer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Must understand the federal government acquisition cycle, contract vehicles, contract types (BPA ... Must be able to work evenings or on weekends on occasion to meet proposal deadlines. Physical ...

DANE LLC

Proposal Writer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Must understand the federal government acquisition cycle, contract vehicles, contract types (BPA ... Must be able to work evenings or on weekends on occasion to meet proposal deadlines. Physical ...

CTIS, Inc.

Proposal Writer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Overview The Proposal Writer will be responsible for the entire proposal lifecycle, that includes ... Detailed understanding of contract vehicles, terms and conditions, success factors, etc. * Strong ...

CTIS, Inc.

Proposal Writer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

The Proposal Writer will be responsible for the entire proposal lifecycle, that includes but not ... Detailed understanding of contract vehicles, terms and conditions, success factors, etc. * Strong ...

CTIS, Inc.

Proposal Writer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Overview The Proposal Writer will be responsible for the entire proposal lifecycle, that includes ... Detailed understanding of contract vehicles, terms and conditions, success factors, etc. * Strong ...

AET FEDERAL INC

Proposal Writer

Tysons, VA · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Prior knowledge of proposal and government contract verbiage, processes, and business development methodology * Previous experience writing government proposals, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ responses

AET FEDERAL INC

Proposal Writer

Tysons, VA · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Prior knowledge of proposal and government contract verbiage, processes, and business development methodology * Previous experience writing government proposals, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ responses

gTANGIBLE

Proposal Writer

Alexandria, VA

Proposal Writer (U.S. Government Solicitations) * This Proposal Writer participates in the ... Note: Weekend work can be expected when working on proposals in response to Government ...

AET FEDERAL INC

Proposal Writer

Tysons, VA · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Prior knowledge of proposal and government contract verbiage, processes, and business development methodology * Previous experience writing government proposals, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ responses

AET System, Inc.

Proposal Writer

Tysons, VA · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Prior knowledge of proposal and government contract verbiage, processes, and business development methodology * Previous experience writing government proposals, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ responses

Aston Carter

Proposal Writer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$45 - $60/hr

The Proposal Writer will work closely with subject matter experts, business development ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Fairfax, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay ...

Aston Carter

Proposal Writer

Fairfax, VA

$45 - $60/hr

The Proposal Writer will work closely with subject matter experts, business development ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Fairfax, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay ...

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True Anomaly

Proposal Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

$110/hr

... writing, drafting, and editing proposals for U ... S. Government contracts * Experience with conveying technical concepts through concise and ...

Comtech, LLC

Proposal Writer

Reston, VA · On-site

... writing/editing/rewriting efforts, as needed Work with the Volume Leaders to ensure inter-volume ... weekends to meet proposal deadlines Familiarity with Shipley or related proposal development ...

SAIC

Proposal Writer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

... and Proposal Writer to provide direct customer support on a critical mission. This position is ... Interpret contract requirements and translate into clear, compelling technical staffing narratives

Saic

Proposal Writer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Description SAIC has an immediate opening for a Technical Project Manager and Proposal Writer to ... Interpret contract requirements and translate into clear, compelling technical staffing narratives

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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

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Proposal Writer

Chantilly, VA • On-site

DANE LLC
IT Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$80K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources

Job description:

Proposal Technical Writer
DANE LLC is seeking a Technical Proposal Writer who will take ownership of the development of compelling responses to federal contract opportunities. The Technical Writer will write, edit, format, and proofread proposal responses. The individual selected for this position will have a strong technical background, experience in the Federal contracting industry, and proven ability to understand government RFPs. This individual will collaborate with different teams to develop compliant, compelling, technically sound proposals, while adhering to strict deadlines and compliance requirements.
Location: Chantilly, VA (remote with availability to come into the office as needed)
Job Type: Full Time
Education: BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience writing proposal content for federal contracting opportunities.
Clearance: Not Required
Related Experience Should Include:
  • Proven experience writing content in response to federal RFPs including the Executive Summary, Non-Technical, Technical, Past Performance, and Pricing sections of the proposal.
  • Must understand the federal government acquisition cycle, contract vehicles, contract types (BPA, IDIQ, etc.) and competitive position (open/full vs. set-aside).
  • Minimum 3 years of experience writing technical proposal content for federal contracting opportunities.
  • Must have a good understanding of the software development lifecycle and the tools that support it; Application development, cloud services, and or IT security.
Job Duties:
  • Create, write, edit, proofread, and Format proposals and related documents, including: Management and Technical sections, Cover letters, Past Performance, Pricing, Resumes, Templates, etc.
  • Collaborate with the Corporate, BD, Proposal Team, SMEs members, and others as assigned.
  • Integrate writing contributions into one compliant, cohesive proposal that meets the client’s needs and showcases DANE.
  • Review proposals against RFP to ensure compliance.
  • Follow style guidelines and standards.
  • Other duties as assigned
Skills
  • Impeccable writing, editing, and proofreading of content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and context.
  • Expert skills in MS Word;
  • Proficient in the use of other MS applications, including Excel and SharePoint
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Must have the ability to work autonomously and with a team.
  • Must be proactive
  • Must be detail-oriented
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks successfully under tight deadlines.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Must be able to work evenings or on weekends on occasion to meet proposal deadlines.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  • Usual office working conditions and standard office equipment.
  • Required to sit for long periods of time using a computer.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Minimum Qualifiers:
  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Computer Science or related field.
  • 3 years of experience writing and editing information technology proposals in response to federal government RFPs.
  • Only local residents to the Northern VA, DC, MD area will be considered.
  • Writing Sample required (please remove all proprietary information)
  • Unable to work with 3rd party candidates or agencies.
DANE LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Flexible work from home options available.