On-Demand Proposal Writer
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Job Location:
Fredericksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Contract Proposal Writer
Part-Time (1099) Hourly Contract (up to 50 hours per month)
Fredericksburg VA - Hybrid
Must be a U.S. citizen with an Active Secret Clearance
@Orchard LLC is seeking a Proposal Writer who will be responsible for developing compliant compelling and persuasive proposals in response to U.S. Federal Government solicitations (RFPs RFQs RFIs and Sources Sought notices) on an on-demand contract basis. This role collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) capture managers pricing teams and executive leadership to produce compliant and compelling high-quality submissions responsive to agency requirements. This is a small team requiring all team members to develop solutions and write in accordance with deadlines and with complete transparency.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze Federal solicitations (RFP RFQ RFI IDIQ GWAC BPA etc.) and develop proposal response strategies.
- Support proposal development from pre-RFP through final submission
- Write edit and format technical management past performance and executive summary volumes
- Develop proposal outlines compliance matrices and ensure strict adherence to solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria
- Collaborate with SMEs to translate technical concepts into clear persuasive narratives
- Use active efficient language to create compelling responses
- Incorporate win themes discriminators and value propositions throughout proposals
- Coordinate with pricing teams to ensure narrative and cost volumes are aligned
- Manage proposal schedules outlines and content development deadlines
- Participate in the proposal review process and incorporate feedback
- Maintain proposal content libraries templates and past performance databases
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in English Communications Business Public Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years of experience writing blue/high-confidence-rated proposal responses for U.S. Federal Government contracts
- Demonstrated experience responding to federal RFPs valued at $1M
- Exceptional writing editing and proofreading skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of Shipley Business Development Lifecycle Lohfeld Strength-Based Solutioning and action-oriented written language techniques
- Experience working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience responding to RFPs with multiple Federal Government agencies
- APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) certification
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and persuasive writing
- Attention to detail and compliance orientation
- Project management and time management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to simplify complex technical information
- Strong analytical skills
Work Environment
- May require extended hours during active proposal submissions
- Hybrid or remote work environment
- Occasional travel for capture planning or team meetings may be required
@Orchard LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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