Proposal Writer

MERP Systems, a Microsoft Gold Partner headquartered in Herndon, VA, is your global ally in digital transformation. With our Center of Excellence in Info Park Cherthala and a presence in Oman, we're uniquely positioned to serve businesses worldwide.

We specialize in crafting enterprise-grade business applications using Microsoft Power Apps. Our dedicated team leverages the full potential of the Power Platform to create tailored solutions that enhance productivity and drive growth.

As a leader in Digital Transformation and AI, we redefine business dynamics. Technology isn't just a tool; it's a transformation catalyst. We guide businesses through this evolution, enabling them to harness data, automation, and AI for sustained success.

MERP Systems isn't just a provider; we're a partner committed to delivering results. Join us, and together, we'll shape a future where your business not only competes but thrives in the digital age.

The Proposal Writer is responsible for understanding RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs to develop compliant, accurate, awardable, and executable proposals. In this position, you work with the corporate team to manage the end-to-end process from pre-proposal through proposal development, and negotiation, until award. You are responsible for performing or coordinating all activities to complete bids including pricing and solution development.

Candidates will be expected to have an understanding of Federal contractor bid and proposal management standard practices. In this position, the Proposal Writer will need to exhibit strong leadership skills, and the ability to work with technical teams to drive tasks to closure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review the shortlisted opportunities for pursuit
• Participate in strategy sessions on assigned proposals
• Lead proposal and other responses to RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
• Support efforts to enhance standard proposal libraries in support of organization-wide proposal development tools and templates
• Work in partnership with internal teams to develop a solution, proposal, and other required documentation
• Ensure proposals are properly scoped, evaluate assumptions, identify risks, evaluate cost, and ensure responses meet requirements
• Help develop presentation materials for both internal and external needs
• Facilitate proposal reviews and make ongoing recommendations to ensure compliance and increase proposal win chances

Basic Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior relevant experience
• Exhibit leadership qualities required to coordinate and lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong customer communication skills, with the ability to illustrate a clear understanding of RFPs/RFQs
• Prior experience in the development and management of federal contract proposals
• Familiarity with tools such as Teams, SharePoint, MS Project, Excel, and Word