Proposal Writer

Role: Proposal Writer

About Rigil
Rigil is an award-winning, woman-owned, small business that specializes in technology consulting, strategy consulting and product development. We value teamwork and strive to build strong leaders.

Location: Chantilly, VA
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:
Proposal Writer leads internal efforts to develop and write capture plans and proposals for key opportunities. Responsible for the preparation of all assigned proposals.

Duties and responsibilities

• Attend proposal kickoff meetings to determine project scope.
• Assist in creating project schedules and deadlines.
• Conduct research as needed.
• Analyze the organizations strategic plans to align a win strategy and prepare a plan for the proposal development phase.
• Ensure the proposal meets the requirements of the customer and clearly defines the scope of work to the client.
• Ensures the proposal is prepared in a timely manner to comply with internal review requirements and customer requirements.
• Responsible for preparation and review of the proposal write-ups.
• Review and edit all documents and text from SMEs for accuracy and clarity to ensure quality proposals that are compliant and error free.
• Know specifically how to present a proposal in a way that leads to an optimal score or evaluation from official representatives.
• Collaborate with graphic designers during layout.
• Responsible for formatting each proposal according to Rigil guidelines and obtaining approval as necessary.
• Quality control to incorporate feedback and revisions to ensure that all outgoing proposals are compliant, responsive, compelling, top-quality, and competitive.
• Obtain feedback from projects for lessons learned to incorporate in future proposals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications or a related field is required
• APMP certification
• Federal government proposal writing experience is a plus
• Demonstrated leadership, creativity, listening, and decision-making skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and be able to communicate effectively
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Works well under tight deadlines
• Excellent professional interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent research, analytical, and time management skills
• Ability to adhere to brand and style guidelines

Flexible work from home options available.