RFP Response Writer Job at Alj Services Llc in Fort Lauderdale

Job description

RFP Response Writers are responsible for managing the bidding process for government contracts. The candidate will provide various acquisition support within the full acquisition lifecycle, depending upon government need. All acquisition functions shall be performed in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and all other applicable regulations and policies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Read, thoroughly review, and analyze the RFP or Solicitation.
• Work collaboratively with management to provide the technical team with the proposal requirements.
• Create Excel-based cost templates or Pro-prices files to meet the RFP requirements
• Prepare and submit proposals on Government websites.
• Assume responsibility for preparing multiple cost proposals simultaneously for multiple business areas.
• Attend and support all proposal meetings as required, including maintaining the proposal log and database with proposal status for management.
• Validate that the proposal data was entered correctly for submission (on various online portals).
• Ensure 100% on-time submittal of fully compliant proposals.
• Submit and track debrief requests for win/loss notices.
• Business Analysis skills / Systems Analyst experience
• Broad understanding of Modern Technologies, Cloud, Modern software development
• Strong knowledge of MS office suite and Adobe professional, and SharePoint applications
• Must possess the knowledge and understanding of industry best practices in Federal Government Contracting and proposal development.
• Ability to develop technical writing products that are clear, succinct and in alignment with federal proposal standards
• Ability to research, interpret, and analyze RFP requirements.
• Ability to read and decompose RFI / RFPs into a clear outline
• Should have experience developing Federal RFP / RFI responses
• Good people skills working / eliciting information from Engineers
• Develop Proposal Graphics / Diagrams
• Experience in documentation collaboration administration
• Ability to effectively lead diverse teams of senior and junior personnel; provide constructive and appropriate personnel performance assessments; and resolve personnel disputes
• Ability to conduct oneself with the confidence, professionalism, and empowerment of a senior member of the staff, including making sound decisions regarding proposal strategies and personnel management approaches

Education Qualifications:


Bachelor's degree preferred but may be substituted by relevant work experience, such as 3 5 years work experience for a prime contractor or the US government.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual (Spanish)(preferred but not required)
• Must be a self-motivated, high energy, organized individual with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize to meet critical deadlines.
• Knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (i.e., pivot tables, v-look-up, formulas, and chart generations)
• Ability to work independently or in team setting; ability to adjust to changing priorities

Familiarity with a variety of technology industry concepts, practices, estimation, and procedures as well as experience in preparing Federal Government proposal.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Request for Proposals (RFP), FAR, DOD environment or material estimating.
• Familiar with the production process, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Experience with Basic knowledge of contracting concepts and familiarity with Federal procurement process and regulations (such as FAR, DFAR, NFS); ability to draft proposal documents in accordance with RFP instructions and/or using preexisting templates and guidelines.

US Citizenship Required:


Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Flexible work from home options available.