Who we are:
Makpar is a team of innovators and consultants deploying cutting edge technologies for the federal government. We help our clients achieve their business and operational goals by solving complex problems through experience and intellect and build sustainable solutions that last. If you are driven and looking to tackle complex and critical client challenges, Makpar can provide a dynamic, mission focused, and rewarding environment for your professional growth.
Our service offerings include Cybersecurity, Cloud Migration, IT Project Management, Agile Transformation, DevSecOps, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), and Health IT. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work™ certified four years in a row. Recent awards include Fortune Top 100 Small Place to Work, Inc 5000, and Inc Best in Business. In 2019, we were awarded the SBA Subcontractor of the Year Award (Region 3) for our program management and Agile development work at the IRS.
The Position:
Makpar is seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to plan, write, and deliver technical content for proposals submitted in response to Government solicitations. You will be responsible for managing the proposal process to develop and update technical proposal content to convert technical concepts to compelling, compliant, and easy-to-understand content while adhering to industry and Makpar’s proposal-writing standards. The ideal candidate is expected to have a bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience in technical proposal writing.
Role-Specific Duties:
- Technical Volume Lead with experience working with system engineers, software engineers, and program management to translate technical information into clear, concise proposal content and review and edit all technical content for accuracy and consistency.
- Coordinate inputs from subject matter experts (internal team members and external stakeholders) to prepare technical content for proposals, including interviewing technical experts and reviewing and revising text prepared by technical experts.
- Write technical responses for the technical volumes of Federal proposal responses.
- Ability to understand a problem and work as part of a team to develop an optimal solution from a proposal standpoint.
- Facilitate technical solutioning meetings, update the proposal team, and sends follow-up emails to the team with the details and timelines for the completion of technical content.
- Research and acquire relevant industry statistics and data to ensure that content is up to date.
- Collaborate with Graphic Designers to develop and implement engaging technical graphics.
- Multi-task and meet deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced, and rapidly changing environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned, including but not limited to proposal development for staffing, past performance, and resumes.
- Adhere to Makpar’s corporate proposal-writing standards, style guides, and processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, computer science, or related fields, plus 5 years of relevant experience writing and working with technical SMEs to develop compelling and compliant technical proposal content.
- Demonstrated experience writing technical responses for technical volumes of the proposal’s response.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Exchange, and Adobe Professional
- Excellent and proven ability to initiate and organize work, establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
- Possess strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills, ability to visualize information, and communication with multiple audiences.
- Self-starter; works effectively and productively with limited supervision.
- Maintaining a strong work ethic and willingness to collaborate on a team is required.
- Excellent time management and organization skills.
- Solid ability to work in a time-sensitive environment and meet all deadlines.
- US Citizenship or Green Card holders with at least 3 years of residence within the US.
- Candidates will have to undergo public sector MBI Clearance.
Benefits:
At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.
Start your career today and be a part of something meaningful!
Makpar is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
