VMSI (Veterans Management Services, Inc.) is hiring: Senior Proposal Writer in S

Overview

Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Sterling, VA, is seeking a Senior Proposal Writer to join our corporate headquarters team. This highly visible role will drive the development, management, and writing of competitive proposals that directly support VMSI’s growth strategy and service offerings.

As a Senior Proposal Writer, you will collaborate closely with executive leadership, business development, recruiting, and teaming partners to deliver high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals. The role requires an inquisitive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced small business environment and is motivated to make a direct impact on organizational success.

Founded in 2009, VMSI provides government agencies nationwide with critical support services in Acquisition & Contracting, Grants & Financial Management, HR & Personnel Support, IT Services, and Administrative Support.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all aspects of proposal development from receipt of RFI/RFP through delivery.
• Envisions the entire proposal, ties in the win themes, reviews with internal stakeholders, runs proposal meetings, and understands and manages the entire proposal process.
• Develops and writes compelling, creative, and compliant proposal volume responses including all proposal sections/volumes.
• Manages assigned proposal resources, writing past performance and management sections, editing, ensuring compliance, resolving issues, coordinating among key stakeholders, and analyzing solicitations.
• Analyzes technical requirements of RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, SSNs, White Papers, and other client solicitations.
• Authors appropriate proposal sections and help design graphic concepts.
• Establishes and maintains communications across internal and external teams, including subcontractors, using collaborative tools such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
• Coordinates with the contracts and pricing team on cost and contractual volumes to ensure appropriate schedules and inputs.
• Monitors and remains current on bid amendments and modifications.
• Assists with opportunity research through a variety of resources: Sam.Gov, GovTribe, GovWin, eBuy, internal BD resources, and teaming partners.
• Manages proposal schedule and pipeline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience writing/managing and developing proposals valued at $1M and larger in a government contracting services environment.
• Previous experience working for a small business (SB) government contractor such as SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB, etc.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and other applicable software.
• Ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines.
• Experience independently defining, scheduling, and managing the proposal preparation process throughout the full proposal lifecycle.
• Must be able to understand and analyze the details of an RFP/RFQ/SSN/etc.

About VMSI

Founded in 2009, Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) is a management consulting organization and also a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). While strategically headquartered in the greater Washington D.C. area, VMSI has both employees and clients throughout the United States.

Our company mission statement is clear and simple— “To be the BEST DECISION our Clients make.” We accomplish this by providing our customers with industry leading professionals. The VMSI employee is a highly motivated, empowered, ethical, intelligent, inquisitive, driven, enthusiastic and hard-working individual. VMSI both enables and expects our employees to be the very BEST by providing strong corporate support to ensure you can Anticipate Needs, Advise Brilliantly and Provide Solutions…and be the best decision our client has made!

Benefits

• 17 days of Paid Time Off (to start!) + 11 Paid Holidays.
• Monthly phone allowance
• Health insurance plans to include medical, vision, and dental.
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance
• 401K
• Office perks such as private corporate gym, free soft drinks and snacks, company swag, and company social events

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal Opportunity Employment: VMSI 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.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Writing/Editing and Project Management
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services; Government Administration