FEA is seeking a Proposal Response Specialist to join our Proposal Development team. As a Proposal Response Specialist, you will play a critical role in helping FEA win new business by responding to public solicitations (RFQs/RFPs) in a timely and effective manner. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop clear, concise, accurate, innovative, and compliant responses to government and non-government solicitations.
- Write clear, concise, and compelling proposal responses that meet the requirements of the RFQ/RFP.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure all proposal components are complete, accurate, and consistent.
- Work with technical subject matter experts to develop bid and proposal strategies designed to enhance our bid position and to increase win probabilities.
- Edit and proofread proposal responses for clarity, grammar, and style.
- Ensure that all proposals are completed within the required timeline and meet quality standards.
- Stay informed of industry trends and best practices to continually improve proposal writing skills.
- Continuously curate, grow, and update our library of approved content, organizing proposal content to maximize reuse efficacy and utility.
- Participate in preparations for interviews and client presentations.
- Manage proposal document production (printing, binding, shipping, etc.)
- Support additional content development within business development team.
Skills
- Ability to translate content into easily digestible pieces to persuade an audience.
- Ability to tailor voice and content to the audience and infer meaning to strategize and determine the story behind the solicitation and response.
- Ability to analyze complex information and translate it into clear and concise proposals.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a strong attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, English, or a related field, preferred (not required)
- At least 3 years of experience in a proposal writing role, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment
- Familiarity with the procurement process and experience responding to public solicitations (RFQs)
If you are a talented and motivated response specialist, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at FEA. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
Locations
Fairfax, Virginia and Denver, Colorado. Hybrid, working remote options
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