H4 Enterprises LLC, a Government Contracting Company is seeking an Independent Contractor who is an experienced Proposal Writer to join our team on a part-time, contractor basis. Reporting to the Proposals Director, the Proposal Writer will lead content development and writing for persuasive proposals and bids in response to federal government RFPs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of completing and successfully winning a contract due to their efforts. Although there is some flexibility to work at home, the preferred candidate will be local or within commuting distance

- Lead proposal development efforts across dispersed teams, coordinating schedules, assignments, reviews, and virtual collaboration

- Drive RFP review processes, identifying key requirements, compliance matters, Terms & Conditions, evaluation criteria and proposal structuring implications

- Conduct proposal kick-off workshops to educate contributors, define themes, strategic messages, Discriminators, and content requirements

- Perform extensive RFP requirement analyses, mapping responses to evaluation criteria in proposal outlines and cross-reference matrices

- Research markets, customer pain points, and competitor offerings to identify value propositions, discriminators, and demonstrations

- Manage virtual SME interviews, facilitate brainstorming sessions to elicit persuasive content

- Ensure consistent messaging across all proposal volumes, strategically emphasizing discriminators

- Maintain proposal style guides, enforce consistent document formatting, branding, and visual presentation

- Enforce adherence to Shipley methodologies throughout the proposal process

- Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality, compliant and compelling proposal deliverables

- 7 years' experience writing proposals for Federal procurements

- Deep expertise with FAR and DFARS regulations

- Exceptional written communication abilities; adept at synthesizing and articulating complex concepts

- Acute attention to detail; highly organized

- Bachelor's degree required, Technical or Business Writing Master's preferred

- Proficient using Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, proposal automation tools

- APMP or related Proposal Management certification

- Active Federal level personal clearance at Secret Level or above.

- Strong knowledge about the industry including competitors and market trends

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- Strong analytical and research skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Good negotiations and problem-solving skills

- Effective reporting and presentation skills

- Enthusiastic and proactive team player

- Adept at maintaining focus while writing for long periods to meet proposal deadlines.

EEO Statement

H4 Enterprises, LLC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Working at H4

Working at H4 means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, H4 employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. We can only solve the toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.