Senior Proposal Specialist/Lead (Federal)

Senior Proposal Specialist/Lead (Federal)

Key Responsibilities:

• Proposal Development:

  Lead the full lifecycle of proposal development, from identification to submission, ensuring compliance with government requirements and meeting deadlines.

• Capture Management:

  Capture & Bid Management using various portals such as SAM.GOV, GovTribe, FedConnect GovWIN & GSA ebuy. Should be well versed with US Federal government contracting - Contract vehicles, GWACs, GSA Platform & IDIQs.

• Technical Writing:

  Produce high-quality, detailed proposals, white papers, RFIs, and sources sought responses with a focus on federal, DoD, and IT services.

• Win Strategy:

  Develop and implement winning strategies for proposals, leveraging past performance and company strengths.

• RFP/RFI Management:

  Analyze and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Sources Sought notices in a timely and organized manner.

• Collaboration:

  Work with internal teams, including technical SMEs, to gather information, write, and edit content for proposals and ensure alignment with IETS capabilities.

• Research:

  Identify opportunities through IDIQs and GWACs such as GSA MAS, Polaris SB, OASIS+, and other government contracting vehicles. Track and maintain knowledge of evolving requirements and new government initiatives. Strong understanding of federal procurement regulations, including FAR and DFARS.

• Compliance:

  Ensure all proposals meet the government’s formatting and content requirements, including proposal submission portals like SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, and others.

• Project Management:

  Oversee the proposal process from initiation through submission and post-award debrief, adhering to deadlines and managing internal contributors to ensure timely delivery.

Role:

Shift Timing: 4 PM to 1 AM IST

Work Setup: Remote

Required Qualifications:

• Experience:

  3+ years

  of experience as a proposal manager/technical writer in federal contracting, particularly with DoD proposals.

• Track Record:

  Demonstrated success in winning federal contracts.

• Contracting Knowledge:

  In-depth understanding of IDIQ contracts, GWACs (GSA MAS, Polaris SB, OASIS+), and other government contracting vehicles.

• Technical Skills:

  Strong technical writing skills with an ability to translate complex technical solutions into clear, compelling proposals.

• Collaboration:

  Experience working cross-functionally with technical, management, and business development teams.

• Organization:

  Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.

• Communication:

  Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Tools:

  Proficiency with proposal management and submission tools (e.g., SharePoint, Salesforce, GovWin, SAM.gov, etc.).
• Experience with Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHO) or other 8(a) businesses is preferred.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs, and other government initiatives.
• Experience developing and maintaining proposal content libraries

If you are a highly motivated individual passionate about developing winning proposals for federal government contracts, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.