Proposal Writer

AEROTEK is searching for a Proposal Writer to join one of our client company's proposal writing teams.

Essential Functions:

The Proposal Writer will be responsible for proposal development activities including but not limited to:

• Research and gather technical and/or business information for use in proposal development activities. Uses familiarity with winning proposal concepts, practices, and procedures along with solid writing methodologies to incorporate this information into assigned proposal sections.
• Interview program/project managers and task leads, programmers, engineers, developers, and other technical personnel to become familiar with product technology and development methods and incorporate that knowledge into writing/editing winning technical approach sections of proposals.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the business unit's past performance citations.
• Participate in and/or coordinate activities commonly associated with responding to requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFI), requests for quotes (RFQ).
• Assist in the development and generation of "win" strategy and themes and discriminators as the framework for response. Participates actively in proposal reviews.
• Coordinate with other functional teams as needed to support production, quality control, and past performance requirements.
• Ensure that proposal submissions are compliant with the applicable RFP or RFI instructions.
• Work with proposal and project manager to determine and respond to proposal requirements.
• Performs all assigned activities within expected quality and schedule parameters.

Essential Knowledge

• Three or more years demonstrated successful proposal writing experience in response to federal government procurement solicitations.
• Must demonstrate solid understanding of wining proposal writing methodologies preferably utilizing those taught by Shipley Associates.

• Expert in Microsoft Word (e.g., styles, headings, quick parts, tables, figures, bullet lists, sectional page numbers, cross-references, document comparison)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, and other graphics applications (e.g., Adobe Photoshop) is preferred.
• Intermediate level in Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate level in Microsoft Project

Essential Education

• BS degree in business or liberal arts or equivalent work experience. Specific proposal writing training utilizing Shipley Associates methodologies is preferred.

Essential Skills

• Creative technical and business writing as applies to winning proposal development.
• Solid time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work unusual and long hours on short notice during peak proposal development activities.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in usage of MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of MS Project and graphics packages is preferred.

Organizational Fit Consideration

• Team and action oriented. Proactive in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal and team skills.
• Ability to work with others at all levels.

Applicants must have related professional experience to be considered.

Please call Ian Hickman at (703)-279-2417 or Email ihickman(at)aerotek.com

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .

Aerotek is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.