Proposal Solutions Architect

Summary

Join VetsEZ's growing team as a Proposal Solutions Architect and lead technical writer, crafting compelling and compliant proposals for government contracts. Collaborate with various teams, including business development, capture, and proposal management, to develop customer-focused solutions. You will interview subject matter experts, gather information, and translate complex technical details into clear and concise content. This role requires significant experience in technical writing, solution development, and business development within a large-scale technology services environment. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, 401k matching, a corporate laptop, PTO, federal holidays, training opportunities, and remote work options.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or equivalent degree
• Have 10+ years of demonstrated technical, IT, or Operations experience within a large-scale technology services environment in the following areas: Software Development, Application Support, and Infrastructure Support
• Have 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading business development lifecycle and planning including problem framing, solution and technical volume development, and proposal writing support with a proven successful track record
• Be knowledgeable on how specific infrastructures and application software are deployed in line with relevant methodologies and frameworks
• Have experience in explaining highly technical data and information in simplistic language for end users of complex IT systems and projects across all the company's capability areas
• Possess the ability to conceptualize graphics to convey key solution concepts-graphically depicting processes, relationships, dependencies, technologies, benefits, features, and other concepts that tie solutions to problems
• Possess the ability to work under deadline pressure while maintaining accuracy, quality, and detail
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and leadership with strong relationship management

Responsibilities

• Interview Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to extract content details and review technical written sections with SMEs for accuracy to ensure the inclusion of win strategies in the document and compliance with formats dictated in the Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Work closely with the business development team to understand client requirements to develop customer-focused solutions that meet their needs
• Work closely with the proposal manager, volume lead, and graphic artist to maintain strong coordination and open communication throughout the proposal development process to ensure content is responsive and compelling
• Utilize proposal source files and other research methods to obtain information and pertinent material to write technical, management, past performance, executive summaries, and different proposal sections
• Collect feedback during reviews, evaluate recommended revisions, and update drafts throughout the process
• Translate complex information gathered into clear, concise, and persuasive content
• Conduct intel research, gather data, and analyze and validate customer requirements and customer expression of need/interest
• Participate in proposal kick-offs and proposal status meetings and help maintain the proposal schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a strong understanding of Shipley Methodology
• Have experience in SAFe/Agile Software Development

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with Employer Match
• Corporate Laptop
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Training opportunities
• Remote work options