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Skyward · 11 hours ago

Proposal Writer

Rockville, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

Skyward is a people-centered business committed to human advancement through information technology. They are seeking a Proposal Writer who can blend creativity with compliance, turning requirements into narratives and proposals into impactful outcomes. The role involves researching government contracts, writing proposals, and supporting the proposal process to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

Information TechnologyProject ManagementUX Design

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Research the heck out of government agencies, contracts, and competitors to ensure that Skyward’s efforts to win government contracts are informed by data-driven analysis and competitive intelligence

Gather all the information that is available (for example, databases and portals, agency-specific websites, industry news and publications, social media and LinkedIn) to help Skyward win new business by providing strategic analysis

Write compelling, compliant, and well-structured proposals in response to government and commercial Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), and Request for Information (RFI)

Support our Proposal Manager throughout the proposal process by creating response schedules, meeting proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval, coordinating requirements with contributors, and contributing proposal status information during review meetings

Review and edit resumes and utilize a content library to create response content

Work through multiple revisions and ensure that proposals are compliant by addressing all customer requirements

Qualification

Proposal writingGovernment proposalsShipley Proposal MethodMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical writingAnalytical thinkingCreative storytellingOrganizational skillsTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing or Communications, or comparable work experience

At least 2 years of experience writing responses to federal government proposals

At least 1 year of experience in proposal development and production process using the Shipley Proposal Method (or other nationally recognized process)

Microsoft Office Suite experience. You can navigate Word and Excel with your eyes closed

Experience writing complex technical information and proficiency in English grammar

Excellent organizational skills: You can organize your thoughts against RFP requirements and match the evaluation criteria. You can also organize your files within the proposal library like a pro

Ability to, in writing, differentiate us from our competitors

Time management, specifically as it relates to proposal process timelines

Attention to detail and exceptional follow-up skills