Naval Systems
Proposal Writer
Naval Systems, Lexington Park, Maryland, United States, 20653
Description: NSI requires a skilled Government Contractor Proposal Writer to support our Business Development Team. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with experience in writing and managing government proposals, particularly in the defense sector. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid capacity, balancing remote work with regular in-office collaboration at our Lexington Park, MD location. This position demands strong writing, organizational, and communication skills to produce high-quality, compelling proposals that meet government requirements and deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Develop, write, and edit comprehensive and compliant government proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and other solicitation documents.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts, project managers, and technical staff, to gather necessary information and ensure proposals are accurate and compelling.
- Analyze RFP requirements and create proposal outlines and compliance matrices to guide the proposal development process.
- Manage proposal schedules, ensuring all milestones are met and deliverables are submitted on time.
- Conduct thorough reviews and edits of proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with solicitation requirements.
- Coordinate and participate in proposal review and debriefs, incorporating feedback to improve future proposals.
- Maintain proposal templates, boilerplate text, and standard content to streamline the proposal writing process.
- Stay current with industry trends, government contracting regulations, and best practices in proposal writing.
Location: Lexington Park, MD/Hybrid
Education: BS or BA degree in English, Communications, Business, or related field preferred.
Experience: At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience in government proposal writing, preferably within the defense industry. Proven track record of successfully managing and writing winning proposals for government contracts. Strong understanding of government contracting processes and regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
Desired Experience: Experience with DoD Acquisition, NAVAIR Logistics, NAVAIR Engineering, NAVAIR
Acquisition, NAVAIR Cyber/IT.
Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and proposal
management software.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven
environment.
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance desired but not required. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Special Notes/Instructions: NSI is a privately held, small but quickly growing company with headquarters in Lexington Park, Maryland within 5 miles of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Established in 2004, we are now celebrating 20 years of excellence in providing quality products and services to the Department of Defense. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, tuition assistance program, 401k Plan with company match as well as a fun and enthusiastic work environment!
To Apply: NSI offers a team-oriented work environment and a competitive compensation and employee benefits package. If you have a commitment to excellence and want to join our team of top caliber professionals, we invite you to submit your resume electronically by visiting our careers website at: https://n-s-i.us/careers/apply/.
Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Success - that's NSI!
NSI 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, disability, or veteran status.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Develop, write, and edit comprehensive and compliant government proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and other solicitation documents.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts, project managers, and technical staff, to gather necessary information and ensure proposals are accurate and compelling.
- Analyze RFP requirements and create proposal outlines and compliance matrices to guide the proposal development process.
- Manage proposal schedules, ensuring all milestones are met and deliverables are submitted on time.
- Conduct thorough reviews and edits of proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with solicitation requirements.
- Coordinate and participate in proposal review and debriefs, incorporating feedback to improve future proposals.
- Maintain proposal templates, boilerplate text, and standard content to streamline the proposal writing process.
- Stay current with industry trends, government contracting regulations, and best practices in proposal writing.
Location: Lexington Park, MD/Hybrid
Education: BS or BA degree in English, Communications, Business, or related field preferred.
Experience: At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience in government proposal writing, preferably within the defense industry. Proven track record of successfully managing and writing winning proposals for government contracts. Strong understanding of government contracting processes and regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
Desired Experience: Experience with DoD Acquisition, NAVAIR Logistics, NAVAIR Engineering, NAVAIR
Acquisition, NAVAIR Cyber/IT.
Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and proposal
management software.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven
environment.
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance desired but not required. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Special Notes/Instructions: NSI is a privately held, small but quickly growing company with headquarters in Lexington Park, Maryland within 5 miles of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Established in 2004, we are now celebrating 20 years of excellence in providing quality products and services to the Department of Defense. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, tuition assistance program, 401k Plan with company match as well as a fun and enthusiastic work environment!
To Apply: NSI offers a team-oriented work environment and a competitive compensation and employee benefits package. If you have a commitment to excellence and want to join our team of top caliber professionals, we invite you to submit your resume electronically by visiting our careers website at: https://n-s-i.us/careers/apply/.
Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Success - that's NSI!
NSI 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, disability, or veteran status.