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Weekend Proposal Writer Contract Jobs in Washington

CorpsAfrica

Grant Writer [Contract-Based]

Washington, DC · On-site +1

The role requires strong writing, organizational, and project management skills, along with the ... Proposal and Report Drafting * Draft, edit, and refine high-quality grant proposals, concept notes ...

AET FEDERAL INC

Proposal Coordinator/ 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

Posted today

AET FEDERAL INC

Proposal Coordinator/ 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

Posted today

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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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Government Proposal Writer/Editor (Remote)

WinBiz Consulting

Washington, DC • Remote

Contractor

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Company Description

WinBiz helps small and mid-size companies grow by teaming with them to compete for and win new contracts.  We're particularly passionate about building the capacity of small, women-owned, or historically disadvantaged businesses by giving them access to "large company" proposal management that's tailored to their unique needs. We're a high-energy team that takes pride in making the impossible look easy, and we're looking add some experienced and talented new members to the "WinBiz Family" this year.   

Job Description

The Proposal Writer/Editor applies expert-level writing and editing skills as well as our formal proposal methodology to all types of government proposals (RFI/RFP responses, Multi-award vehicle responses, Market surveys, etc.) The Writer works closely with the Proposal Manager and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to turn draft material into compliant and compelling content that's within page limits and consistent with the client's win themes.  When necessary, the Writer also directly interviews SMEs to clarify draft content, empowering SMEs to focus on there are of technical expertise rather than on writing.  Above all, the Writer is a storyteller who can identify and elaborate the client's expertise into a winning message while maintaining compliance with all RFP requirements.  

Responsibilities: 

  • Write and edit for clarity and simplicity, translating jargon into plain English in the active voice while copy editing for grammatical perfection. 

  • Work with the Proposal Manager to structure templates for the technical volume, management volume, resumes, and past performance examples to RFP instructions (Section L), reflecting the Statement of Work (Section C) and evaluation criteria (Section M).  

  • Review RFP requirements and analyze amendments for impact on content. 

  • Edit for "fit" when necessary to achieve desired page count without sacrificing impact or compliance. 

  • Collaborate with the Graphic Artist to validate graphics for compliance and impact. 

  • Continuously check compliance against RFP requirements and participate in status meetings, color reviews, and white glove reviews.  

Qualifications

  • Native fluency in American business English and expert-level writing skills 

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or similar disciplines, or else equivalent experience writing business content for a living 

  • 5 years of Federal Proposal experience and 10 years of general proposal experience  

  • Solid understanding of Federal procurement processes

  • Shipley training or APMP Foundation credential 

  • Expert-level familiarity with Microsoft Word, including styles sheets, tables, cross-references, and page layout 

  • Strong familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive, especially with respect to version control 

  • Self-starter who can manage multiple projects with absolutely inflexible deadlines 

  • Able to work effectively in a remote enterprise and participate in virtual meetings with clients during business hours in US time zones 

  • Access to a strong Internet connection and a personal computer that can run the latest version of Microsoft Office. 

Additional Information

This is a project-based, remote work, 1099 Independent Contractor position. Our clients are located predominantly in the US Eastern Time Zone.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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