Proposal Writer

Oneida Innovations Group companies have a long history of providing IT and cyber services to the U.S. Department of Defense; our agility and focus on business relationship and satisfaction has led to DoD customers approaching us for help with requirements that have traditionally been contracted out to large system integrators.
We also support numerous private sector industries including healthcare, hospitality and gaming, higher education and more. Ours is a legacy built on trust, loyalty and exceptional service.
We are currently seeking a Proposal Writer to join our Proposal Team.
The Proposal Writer will be responsible for owning the development of successful responses to RFIs and RFPs as well as various types of documentation in support of proposals, contracts, and capture tasks. This position is primarily focused on writing original proposal content and preparation of professionally formatted proposal responses. The successful candidate will have the ability to research and develop content in describing technical approaches to topics ranging from IT network\/systems engineering and cybersecurity with limited assistance.
Responsibilities include:

• Research and write compelling original technical proposal content. Review, edit, and rewrite content developed by others. Integrate content into final documents.
• Write, edit, and proofread proposal, project, and contract documentation while meeting established schedules and deadlines.
• Develop proposal compliance matrices, outlines, schedules, templates, review guidance, and track through proposal development\/submission.
• Design and develop professional templates in line with company branding in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite, for internal and external use.
• Develop and work with cost spreadsheets and associated backup data.
• Turn concepts and ideas into proposal graphics.
• Develop and maintain process and procedure documentation. Train other team members on correct use and implementation.
• Manage program deliverables and proposal content and documentation and libraries, ensuring content is accurate and updated on a regular basis.
• Lead color team reviews with proposal team.
• Track proposal deadlines and ensure compliant and accurate proposal submission.
• Support project and proposal teams on-site as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  Requirements:
  • US citizen eligible for Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, Communications, or related technical field and 4-6 years of proposal writing experience in a technical field.
  • Proven experience writing original technical proposal content for topics such as IT, cyber, networking, software development, etc.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent time management and multitasking skills. Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team, as needed.
  • Self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Willing to work outside of normal business hours if necessary to meet proposal and deliverable deadlines.
  • Comfortable working with others at all levels of the organization.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including creating templates, setting styles, using formulas and macros.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Knowledge of Federal\/DoD contracting, FAR\/DFARs.
  • Proven experience leading winning Federal\/DoD proposals.
  • Knowledge of Shipley capture and proposal process.
  • Travel up to 35%.
    Oneida Innovations Group is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
    
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