Job Description

Title: Proposal Technical Writer
Location: Remote
Security Clearance: N/A
Schedule: This is a remote opportunity where occasional travel may be required, as needed. Since this is a remote role, must have a dedicated workspace conducive to full videoconferencing (camera and audio) for facilitating webinars and online discussions.

About KACE: 

When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!

Job Summary:

The Proposal Technical Writer is a key supporting member of the Proposal Development Team. This position is crucial for supporting and leading the creation of compelling and compliant capture and proposal material in response to RFIs and RFPs. The Proposal Technical Writer provides full lifecycle proposal support for Federal opportunities, from draft state content creation planning, template development, and writing and editing of key proposal volumes and sections (I.e.: technical approaches, management plans, transition plans, quality assurance plans, resumes, past performance, and narrative volumes), through submission.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Validate writing assignments and outlines against RFP requirements and contribute to the design and planning of proposal sections.
• Provide and coordinate the development of proposal documents, collaborating directly with Capture Managers, Solution Architects, Content Providers to meet solicitation requirements.
• Write succinct, persuasive proposal sections for competitive proposals, clearly articulating the approach chosen by the proposal leadership team within RFP space and format limitations. May be the architect of an approach to an assigned section or may work closely with designated subject matter experts (SMEs) and content providers to develop an approach to an assigned section.
• Ensure clear, compliant, compelling, and persuasive writing of proposal sections; translate complex ideas into easily understandable text.
• Research material needed for assigned sections, including team contract and programmatic experience required for substantiation.
• Apply communication and interviewing skills to gather necessary information from internal and external personnel to support writing activities.
• Actively participate in a collaborative team environment to articulate solution and strategy, approach to performing the work, experience, win themes, and discriminators.
• Produce compliant text.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills: 

• BA or BS degree or higher (or equivalent) in Journalism, English, Business, Information Technology, or Communication Arts, or other relevant fields.
• Minimum of 4 years of Federal proposal writing experience, preferably solutions-based proposals.
• Understanding of and experience in writing proposals addressing data analytics, investigative services, mission support services, humanitarian services, health and response services.
• Ability to text edit for style and grammar.
• Proven ability to write compliant and compelling proposal sections in response to Government solicitations in support of a variety of departments and agencies (HHS/DHS/DOJ/DOD).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experienced with GSA FEDSIM procurements/proposals
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Word, SharePoint, and Desktop publishing functions of Word
• Creation of basic charts and figures in various applications
• Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, Teams
  Ability to type 45 wpm

Clearance: 

Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements: 

• Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Favorable credit check for all cleared positions 
• Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees. Standing for prolonged and extended periods of time.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
• Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

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KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] .

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