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About Us

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

What You'll Do

• The Senior Proposal Writer develops detailed proposal content and presentation responsive to Government Requests for Proposal (RFP) under the direction of the Proposal Manager. A prolific writer, the Senior Writer is capable of producing an entire proposal section or volumes with minimal assistance from other writers. Serves as management and/or volume lead on large proposal efforts. Provides guidance in areas of expertise and writes proposal content for the Base Operations Support/Facility Management business line. Areas of emphasis may include Mechanical-Electrical Systems; Life Safety; Fire Protection; Power Generation; Utilities; Roads and Grounds Maintenance; Facility Maintenance; Engineering Project Design; Construction Management; Public Works Maintenance and Housing Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes RFPs; develops complete management and/or technical volume responses; outlines and organizes the proposal approach for delivering a winning response.
• Writes complete technical and management proposals coordinating as necessary with business units, operational program personnel and other departments.
• Makes recommendations on how to best respond to the RFP to meet or exceed the customer's requirements, within company guidelines and the competitive environment.
• Reviews and analyzes technical sections received from operating units and develops standardized sections for all RFPs.
• Develops themes, discriminators and key success factors based on the Capture Plan.
• Develops proposal features, benefits, graphics, and proof points.
• Manages and integrates writer work products, ensuring proposal compliance and uniformity.
• Interviews program managers and technical experts and develops proposal narratives.
• Resolves issues between originating authors or team members using a collaborative approach.
• Writes, edits, and rewrites technical sections.
• Monitors and ensures on-time delivery of technical information from business units and other departments.
• Directs development of appropriate graphics such as illustrations, charts and tables.
• Maintains strict compliance with V2X policies and procedures relating to Business Ethics and Code of Conduct, in addition to the specific procurement regulations established by the Federal Government.
• Must have an advanced understanding of proper English grammar and possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be highly creative and innovative and provide quick-reaction responses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Technical Writing, English, Communications, or a related field from a four-year university/college.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of direct proposal writing experience for federal contract bids (e.g., Department of Defense, NASA, Department of State). Experience in developing compliant and compelling proposals.
• Other Requirements: United States citizenship. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Ability to travel 10-15% to company locations, as needed. May work extended hours.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in proposal writing for federal contract bids preferred.

What We Bring

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company: USD $80,000 - 140,000.
• Employee benefits include healthcare coverage, retirement plan, life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits, wellness programs, paid time off, including holidays, and learning and development resources.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.