Purchasing / Contract Professional

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a high-caliber temporary professional to lead the end-to-end development of compliant, compelling, and winning proposals for government agencies.

This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare responses for requests for information, quotes, bids and proposals
• Review complex government issued RFPs and capture all technical and administrative requirements
• Draft "point by point" responses that align with the evaluation criteria, ensuring the narrative clearly communicates our ability to meet or exceed the Agency needs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Contracting Officers (COs); draft formal inquiries/clarifications and respond to post-submission questions
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to develop content and secure commitment for contract requirements
• Review final award documents for accuracy against the submitted bid and coordinate the internal escalation of high-risk terms to Senior Management
• Ensure all submissions adhere to corporate legal policies and federal acquisition regulations
• Understand business requirements, legal provisions, and Corporate Policies

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Experience writing proposals submitted to government (preferably Federal) agencies
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Able to compile information from multiple sources into a concise final written product
• Able to manage time effectively. Must be able to managed multiple assignments simultaneously and meet all deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google business applications

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Technical writing skills a plus
• Knowledge of wireless products and services a plus
• Financial and business acumen
• Legal / contracts background a plus

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Self-starter with curiosity and initiative
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Comfortable presenting to leadership and navigating challenging stakeholder dynamic

Work Environment

• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• Hybrid

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $40.00 and $48.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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