Proposal/Technical Writer & Manager

Caladwich Consulting LLC•Annandale, VA

3d•$85,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Caladwich Consulting is seeking a Proposal/Technical Writer & Manager to support the Business Development department. This role will primarily focus on generating and supporting proposals for government agencies. The position requires strong technical writing skills, with approximately 75% of the time dedicated to drafting, composing, and editing technical responses to government solicitations, information papers, and press releases. Additional responsibilities include research and development of proposals, analyzing government documentation, and managing solicitation opportunities to ensure timely and compliant responses. The role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team to analyze project requirements and develop solutions. The position reports to the Director of Business Development and may assist in other BD activities as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Finance, Public Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent federal acquisition experience may be considered.
5 years of Federal Government Contracting experience (Required).
5-7 years of Federal Government proposal writing & solicitation Responses (RFI & RFP).
3 Years of Federal Government proposal management experience.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Proficient in MS Office to include Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Teams, and Excel.
Ability to communicate and collaborate transparently with leadership.
Self-starter with ability to manage strict deadlines.
Team Player with excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills.
Must be able to pass background investigations including a FBI fingerprint check and a National Agency Check with Inquires (NACI) adjudication.

Nice To Haves

APMP certification or Shipley proposal management or writing training.
Ability to develop basic graphics in PowerPoint.
Applicants must provide at least 2 professional references (including contact information) to be considered as a candidate for this position.
May be asked to provide examples of previous writing experience i.e., Cover Letter, Executive Summary, Understanding of Requirement, Transition Plans Management / Staffing Plan, Overarching Technical Approach, Task Area Addressment.

Responsibilities

Support RFP/RFQ/RFI, Sources Sought and Task Order responses.
Develop executive summaries, technical approaches, staffing and transition plans.
Research opportunities using SAM.gov, GovWin, GSA eBuy, FPDS, USAspending and related tools.
Coordinate proposal schedules, compliance reviews, and production.
Maintain SharePoint proposal repositories and reusable content.
Coordinate with teaming partners and Government stakeholders.
Support market research and business development outreach.
Manage proposal schedules and deadlines.
Draft, edit, and proofread technical content.
Maintain opportunity pipeline information.
Improve proposal processes and templates.
Support executive communications and content development.