Technical Proposal Writer

Summary

Join Coforma as a Technical Proposal Writer and craft compelling technical narratives for federal government contracts. You will be responsible for writing clear and concise proposals, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. This remote position requires at least 4 years of proposal writing experience in the federal government contracting space and 2+ years of technical writing experience in an IT consulting environment. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and communicator with keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Coforma offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. The position is remote, with some travel required, and open to applicants in select US states.

Requirements

• You have at least 4 years of experience writing proposals in the federal government contracting space using a variety of writing styles (technical, editorial, informal, etc.) and can develop content in alignment with Coforma's business development voice and tone
• You have 2+ years of technical writing experience in an IT consulting, digital technology, or design services environment
• You’re a strong writer and communicator with the ability to thoughtfully unify content and input from different sources and contributors into a cohesive, unified voice
• You have a strong understanding of and ability to write in plain language
• You have keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work on multiple proposals with varying deadlines and priority levels
• You’re a full-time resident of the contiguous United States who is legally authorized to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Craft consistent, readable, and compelling proposals: Maintain consistency in writing by following processes, policies, and style guides, working with partners on our MarComms team to ensure brand cohesion and alignment
• Contribute to and manage the proposal library: Familiarize yourself with the history of our opportunities, develop a clear understanding of our ecosystem, and contribute content to our proposal library including documentation and process guides, past performance write-ups, graphics and visuals for proposals, and more
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner closely with colleagues on the Growth team and across the organization in Design, Engineering, MarComms, and more, interviewing subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand their capabilities and skill sets and performing desk research to support proposal development for all our focus areas
• Ensure compliance: Perform detailed analyses of RFI/RFQ/RFP requirements and collaborate with proposal team members throughout the proposal lifecycle to ensure it is cohesive and compliant with clients' requirements and expectations
• Optimize proposal writing and management processes: Review our internal technical project documentation, past performance library, and other sources, and implement improvements using feedback from colleagues, SMEs, client debriefs, and external Coforma stakeholders
• Continuously improve your skill set: Study industry best practices for proposal writing and engage with mentors within Coforma and externally to enhance your proposal writing skills and fine-tune our approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its application to proposals, specifically from a compliance perspective
• Familiarity with and experience writing on a range of digital services including human-centered design, Section 508 compliance, cloud migrations, product management, and more
• Experience using an RFP management/content management tool (Loopio preferred)
• 2+ years of experience working on a remote team or remote freelancing

Benefits

• Flexible PTO along with paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Internet, phone, and home office stipends
• A professional development fund along with numerous growth opportunities
• 16-week parental leave policy available to birthing and non-birthing parents
• Remote work policy, which saves the average worker $5,000 a year in transportation costs