Job Description

YOUR IMPACT TO THE MISSION: As a JR. PROPOSAL ASSOCIATE you will report to the Director of Proposal Management and will be responsible for supporting Requests for Proposal (RFPs), IDIQ Task Orders, unsolicited White Papers, Requests for Information (RFIs), and strategic opportunities to support the growth of the company. You will also support marketing initiatives. You will support the Director and Senior Proposal Manager with proposal coordination activities for various opportunities. In addition, you will research, organize, and write proposal content and will lead and coordinate the development of RFIs and white papers. You will also provide editing and desktop publishing for outgoing proposal deliverables. This is a growth opportunity and additional responsibilities may develop over time.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 2+ years of experience with technical writing, editing, coordination, and proposal development in support of the federal government
• Experience working in a fast paced, team environment and be adaptable to changing priorities
• Experience drafting content for RFIs and proposal sections
• Experience editing, formatting, and desktop publishing
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines
• Experience coordinating and reviewing / editing proposal input from a variety of stakeholders
• Experience interviewing SMEs, consultants, capture managers, and other proposal team members to obtain information for proposals and then independently develop technically clear and compelling proposal content
• Experience working with graphic designers to develop graphic depictions of technical content to support proposal sections
• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite, Adobe Professional

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Experience with Information Technology and Aviation Security proposals
• Flexibility and energy to work long hours, nights, and weekends, if required
• Shipley Training
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint

BASIC QUALIFIERS:

• Education Requirement: BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN JOURNALISM, MARKETING, BUSINESS, IT, OR RELATED FIELD REQUIRED
• Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? NO
• Required Certification(s): NONE
• Desired Certification(s): NONE 
• Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 2
• Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field: 2
• Minimum Clearance to Start: NONE
• Work Status Allowable: US CITIZENSHIP

THE TYPE OF PERSON THAT WILL EXCEL:

• You are looking for a learning and growth opportunity.
• You are a great communicator and able to work with a wide variety of people and roles
• You are curious, inquisitive, and have demonstrated a constant eagerness to learn through actions.
• You have high attention to detail and are very organized.
• You demonstrate personal accountability and integrity in all actions.

TRAVEL AND TELECOMMUTING: Travel: SOME (BETWEEN 10-25%) Telecommute Options: Yes, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE IN OFFICE PRESENCE IN THE BEGINNING AND WILL TRANSITION INTO A HYBRID SCHEDULE OF REMOTE AND IN OFFICE WORK.

Additional Information

In accordance with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Order Guidance, all VMD prospective employees are required to be fully vaccinated at the time of joining VMD if on or after January 18, 2022.

VMD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws. VMD maintains a drug-free workplace.