key Federal Proposal Writer

Job Description

Location: Permanent Work from Home/ Remote

Work Hours: 6:30 PM to 3:30 AM (IST)

Position Type & Duration: Permanent

Job Title: Federal Proposal Writer

About Soho

Soho is a premier provider of (industry/services) solutions to federal government agencies. Our expertise in delivering innovative and reliable services makes us a trusted partner in the federal sector. We are committed to excellence and continuous improvement, driven by a team of dedicated professionals.

Position Summary

Soho is seeking an experienced Federal Proposal Writer with a proven track record in crafting high-quality technical proposals. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), experience with IDIQ, GWAC, and other federal contracting vehicles, and a strong history of successful contract bids. This role requires exceptional writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Proposal Development:
• Lead the development and writing of federal proposals, ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements and FAR regulations.
• Create compelling and technically sound proposals, including sections such as executive summaries, technical approaches, management plans, past performance, and resumes.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and persuasive content tailored to the specific needs of the solicitation.
• Project Management:
• Manage the full proposal lifecycle, from initial opportunity identification through submission and post-submission activities.
• Develop and maintain proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and other proposal-related documents.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts, business development, contracts, finance, and legal, to gather necessary information and inputs.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance:
• Review and analyze RFPs, RFIs, and other solicitation documents to identify requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Ensure all proposal submissions are compliant with federal regulations, solicitation requirements, and company standards.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of proposal content to ensure accuracy, completeness, and overall quality.
• Process Improvement:
• Continuously improve proposal processes, templates, and tools to enhance efficiency, quality, and success rates.
• Stay current with industry best practices, trends, and innovations in proposal management and technical writing.
• Performance Metrics:
• Maintain a high success rate in winning contracts by developing competitive and persuasive proposals.
• Participate in post-submission debriefs, lessons learned sessions, and proposal retrospectives to identify areas for improvement.
• Track and report on proposal success rates and other key performance indicators.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical proposal writing and management for federal government contracts.
• Proven track record of managing and winning proposals for IDIQ, GWAC, and other federal contracting vehicles.
• Extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other relevant federal contracting regulations and guidelines.
• Skills:
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and proposal management software (e.g., SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
• Certifications:
• APMP Certification (Foundation or Practitioner) preferred.