WinBiz helps small and mid-size companies grow by teaming with them to compete for and win new contracts. We’re particularly passionate about building the capacity of small, women-owned, or historically disadvantaged businesses by giving them access to “large company” proposal management that’s tailored to their unique needs. We’re a high-energy team that takes pride in making the impossible look easy, and we’re looking add some experienced and talented new members to the “WinBiz Family” this year.
Job DescriptionThe Proposal Writer/Editor applies expert-level writing and editing skills as well as our formal proposal methodology to all types of government proposals (RFI/RFP responses, Multi-award vehicle responses, Market surveys, etc.) The Writer works closely with the Proposal Manager and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to turn draft material into compliant and compelling content that’s within page limits and consistent with the client’s win themes. When necessary, the Writer also directly interviews SMEs to clarify draft content, empowering SMEs to focus on there are of technical expertise rather than on writing. Above all, the Writer is a storyteller who can identify and elaborate the client’s expertise into a winning message while maintaining compliance with all RFP requirements.
Responsibilities:
Write and edit for clarity and simplicity, translating jargon into plain English in the active voice while copy editing for grammatical perfection.
Work with the Proposal Manager to structure templates for the technical volume, management volume, resumes, and past performance examples to RFP instructions (Section L), reflecting the Statement of Work (Section C) and evaluation criteria (Section M).
Review RFP requirements and analyze amendments for impact on content.
Edit for “fit” when necessary to achieve desired page count without sacrificing impact or compliance.
Collaborate with the Graphic Artist to validate graphics for compliance and impact.
Continuously check compliance against RFP requirements and participate in status meetings, color reviews, and white glove reviews.
Native fluency in American business English and expert-level writing skills
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or similar disciplines, or else equivalent experience writing business content for a living
5 years of Federal Proposal experience and 10 years of general proposal experience
Solid understanding of Federal procurement processes
Shipley training or APMP Foundation credential
Expert-level familiarity with Microsoft Word, including styles sheets, tables, cross-references, and page layout
Strong familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive, especially with respect to version control
Self-starter who can manage multiple projects with absolutely inflexible deadlines
Able to work effectively in a remote enterprise and participate in virtual meetings with clients during business hours in US time zones
Access to a strong Internet connection and a personal computer that can run the latest version of Microsoft Office.
This is a project-based, remote work, 1099 Independent Contractor position. Our clients are located predominantly in the US Eastern Time Zone.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Native fluency in American business English and expert-level writing skills
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or similar discipline, or equivalent professional writing experience
- 5 years of Federal proposal experience and 10 years of general proposal experience
- Solid understanding of Federal procurement processes
- Shipley training or APMP Foundation credential
- Expert-level familiarity with Microsoft Word (styles, tables, cross-references, page layout)
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive, especially version control
- Ability to manage multiple projects with inflexible deadlines (self-starter)
- Ability to work effectively in a remote enterprise and attend virtual meetings during US business hours
- Access to a strong internet connection and a personal computer capable of running the latest Microsoft Office
What We Do
WinBiz Consulting helps small and mid-sized enterprises grow by providing strategic and hands-on proposal management resources. Their mission is to empower small businesses to pursue their visions and create thriving enterprises by working on, not in, their businesses, bringing high-level proposal capabilities—including proposal managers, technical writers, and pricing analysts—to clients across the entire spectrum of federal missions including defense, civilian, and intel agencies.
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