Proposal Development Assistant
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Job Location:
Fairfax, VA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 28
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Proposal Development Assistant
Location: Fairfax VA
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: $25 - 28/hour
Are you a detail-driven proposal professional with a passion for federal contracting Join a dynamic team where your expertise in proposal development compliance and collaboration will directly impact strategic growth and success. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates with strong typing formatting and organizational skills who are interested in building a career in government contracting and proposal development.
Responsibilities
- Draft and format proposal sections including resumes past performance and compliance matrices.
- Analyze RFPs RFQs and other solicitation documents to understand client requirements.
- Collaborate with SMEs and project managers to develop clear persuasive and technically accurate content.
- Write executive summaries company introductions and technical narratives.
- Ensure clarity accuracy and alignment with customer needs.
- Maintain document formatting headers/footers and compliance with federal standards.
- Support the full proposal lifecycle ensuring deadlines are met.
- Coordinate proposal activities: kickoff meetings writing reviews and approvals.
- Track proposal components and ensure timely submission.
- Assist with strategy logistics and team responsibilities.
- Ensure proposals meet all government solicitation requirements.
- Maintain consistency in tone readability and formatting.
- Use templates and databases to support quality control.
- Edit and proofread for grammar spelling and formatting accuracy.
- Work with SMEs engineers sales and executive teams to gather technical content.
- Provide regular updates on proposal status risks and issues.
- Collaborate with graphic designers to incorporate visual elements.
- Maintain a repository of reusable content past performance data and best practices.
- Track proposal status and document lessons learned for future improvement.
- Provide guidance and support to proposal team members.
- Contribute to high-quality output under tight deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in English Communications Business or a technical discipline.
- 1 years of federal proposal writing experience.
- 1 years of experience in government contracting or proposal development.
- Strong typing and document formatting skills.
- Familiarity with federal contract regulations and policies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Teams PowerPoint).
- Experience with business development tools like Visible Thread.
- Familiarity with federal acquisition platforms ( GovWin GSA eBuy PIEE).
- Ability to pass background and drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Financial Management Cybersecurity IT or Healthcare sectors.
- Knowledge of graphic design principles and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
- APMP Certification (Foundation or Practitioner).
- Exceptional writing editing and proofreading skills.
- Strong research and analytical abilities.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling content.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- 2D Animation
- ASME Codes & Standards
- Construction Estimating
- Layout Design
- Creo
- Mechanical Engineering
- Visual Basic
- Autocad
- Auto Estimating
- Proposal Writing
- MRP
About Company
Cordia Resources is a professional recruiting and staffing firm specializing in the areas of Accounting, Finance, HR, and IT in the Washington DC Metro region.
