Working at ICF Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF 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. If youre seeking to make a difference in the world, visit www.icf.com/careers to find your next career. ICFtogether for tomorrow. Fairfax, VA or Rockville, MD Job Description: ICF is seeking a full-time proposal writer and support staff member to join a growing proposal shop to support the development of proposals and business development materials for ICFs Health, Environment, Analytics, Resilience, and Social (HEARS) Group. Qualified candidates should be excellent writers, able to craft compelling, non-technical proposal sections that convey and reinforce our key messages and comply with proposal requirements. They should be able to analyze proposal requirements and understand what is needed to meet them in writing their assigned sections. They should be able to work quickly, accurately, and collaboratively to meet deadlines. This person needs incredible organizational skills to expertly manage large numbers of documents. They also need to be highly detail-oriented and customer-service focused, as the proposal team is a support function for the rest of our organization and strives to be a pleasure to work with, even while under extremely tight deadlines. This person should also be polished and approachable when working with internal clients, and polite, professional, but firm when enforcing deadlines. This position will work from the Fairfax, VA or Rockville, MD ICF offices. Key Responsibilities: * Write effective, compelling, and compliant proposal sections, primarily those focused on staffing, management, corporate experience, and facilities. * Gather and format resumes, project descriptions, and other material for proposal development. * Participate in proposal color team reviews to make sure that key messages are coming through in their sections. * Participate in resume reviews to make sure that key qualifications are coming through in the resumes. * Provide excellent customer service, communicate effectively with internal clients, and meet project deadlines.nbsp; Basic Qualifications:nbsp; * Bachelors degree required; specialization in communications, English, journalism, or related field preferred. * Minimum 2-3 years experience with proposal writing in a professional setting. * Experience working on proposals to government clients. * Strong knowledge of spelling and grammar. Must be familiar with standard editing/proofreading marks. * Proficiency using Adobe PDF and MS Office, particularly MS Words Track Changes and comments functions, required.nbsp; Preferred Skills/Experience: * Experience working in a fast-paced, client-oriented environment. * Formatting skills in Word. * Proficiency using SharePoint. Professional Skills: * Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills required. * Great, positive attitude, even when under pressure * Work effectively as part of a team. * High level of attention to detail. * Should be able to work quickly, accurately, and collaboratively to meet deadlines. * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills are highly desired. * Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information, required. ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.nbsp; ICF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. (EOE Minorities/Females/ Protected Veterans Status/Disability Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity) Reasonable Accommodations are available for disabled veterans and applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please emailnbsp;icfcareercenter@icf.comnbsp;and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination:nbsp;EEO is the lawnbsp;andnbsp;Pay Transparency Statement Fairfax, VA (VA01)