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in Herndon, VA
Proposal and Contract Specialist
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Herndon, Virginia |
About this job
Job Description
About the Job
TruWeather Solutions provides cutting-edge micro weather data and technology. As low-altitude weather leaders, we are committed to providing the most precise weather intelligence possible to anticipate and mitigate weather risks.
If you know how to tell a great story, we have an exciting role for you. We seek a highly motivated and curious Proposal and Contracts Specialist who wants to dive in and take a leadership role in the proposal and contracts development process.
About the Role
As a Proposal and Contracts Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying, organizing, and managing a diverse set of commercial and government opportunities. You will need to act with an entrepreneurial spirit and approach proposals with an innovative mindset. You will work across a variety of teams as you collaborate closely with colleagues across departments.
Job Responsibilities:
· Review proposal request announcements carefully to evaluate alignment with business strategy and product/capability roadmap.
· Manage all aspects of the proposal process including the creation of timelines, storyboard creation, budgets, and final review/submission of proposals.
· Facilitate and contribute to the creation of a compelling solution that addresses the statement of work and evaluation criteria.
· Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations to supervisors and stakeholders.
· Support client outreach, training, and workshop coordination.
Essential Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g., geosciences, aeronautics, business administration).
· Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
· Exceptional organization, time management skills, and attention to detail.
· Ability to adapt to various people and working styles under tight deadlines.
Helpful Qualifications:
· Master’s and/or Ph.D. degree
· Demonstrated ability to write a compelling story and successful proposals, with focus on weather and/or aviation.
· Knowledge of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Broad Agency Announcements (BAA), or other government programs
· Experience independently defining, scheduling, and managing the proposal preparation process, including the ability to understand and analyze the details and requirements of a Request for Proposal (RFP)
· High proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
· Flexibility to travel, at least 10% of the time
What you can expect from TruWeather
Our leadership is focused on mentoring and developing you as a professional, growing your skill set, and meeting your full potential. You will be on a team committed to excellence, your success, and the overall company mission. TruWeather is on a very exciting path in a rapidly developing industry, and your potential is limited only by your desire to excel.
TruWeather has a positive, diverse, and supportive culture—we look for people who are curious, inventive, and work to be a little better every single day. In our work together, we aim to be smart, humble, hardworking, and, above all, collaborative.
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