Veterans Management Services, Inc.
Proposal Writer-AI Enabled Federal Proposals
Veterans Management Services, Inc., Sterling, Virginia, United States, 22170
PROPOSAL MANAGER / WRITER (AI-ENABLED FEDERAL PROPOSALS)
Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) is seeking an onsite Proposal Manager/Writer to support our corporate HQ located in Sterling, VA. This role is responsible for managing, developing, and writing high-quality, compliant federal proposals in support of VMSI’s growth goals and service offerings.
This is a highly visible role that works closely with executive leadership, business development, recruiting, and teaming partners. Duties are performed within a collaborative team environment with a strong focus on quality, compliance, innovation, and win strategy.
This position requires deliberate, hands-on use of AI-enabled tools and technologies to improve proposal development efficiency, compliance validation, content quality, and competitiveness. Candidates should be comfortable integrating AI into their daily workflow while applying sound judgment, GovCon experience, and human insight.
VMSI was founded in 2009 as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is headquartered in Sterling, VA, has provided our clients with support services in nearly every U.S. state and has historic annual revenues ~$20M. VMSI is a consulting practice that specializes in providing government agencies with critical support services, such as: Acquisition/Contracting, Subject Matter Experts, Grants & Financial Management, HR & Personnel Support, IT Services and Administrative Support Services.
We are seeking a highly motivated, intelligent, inquisitive, driven, enthusiastic, self-starter individual who thrives in a small business environment and desires a direct impact on the organization in terms of daily driving growth.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all aspects of proposal development from receipt of RFI/RFP/RFQ/SSN through final delivery, leveraging AI-enabled writing and analysis tools to improve speed, accuracy, compliance, and quality.
Actively use AI tools to: Analyze solicitations and evaluation criteria
Develop outlines and compliance matrices
Draft and refine proposal narratives
Improve clarity, consistency, and persuasiveness
Support red team / pink team / gold team reviews
Apply human judgment to validate, tailor, and finalize AI-assisted content to ensure full compliance with federal acquisition requirements and VMSI win themes.
Envision the entire proposal solution, integrate win themes, facilitate proposal meetings, and manage reviews with internal stakeholders.
Develop and write compelling, compliant proposal volumes, including but not limited to: Management
Technical
Past Performance
Staffing
Transition
Manage assigned proposal resources; edit and review content; resolve compliance issues; and coordinate across internal and external stakeholders.
Analyze technical and contractual requirements of federal solicitations and ensure alignment across all proposal volumes.
Author proposal sections and collaborate on graphic concepts to enhance evaluator comprehension and scoring.
Maintain effective communication across teams using collaborative tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and proposal automation platforms.
Coordinate with contracts and pricing teams to support cost and contractual volumes.
Monitor amendments, Q&A, and solicitation changes and update proposal content accordingly.
Support opportunity research using tools such as SAM.gov, GovWin, GovTribe, eBuy, and internal BD resources.
Manage proposal schedules, pipelines, and content libraries, including AI-assisted content repositories and reusable assets.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience supporting proposal development, technical writing, or structured writing efforts in a federal government contracting services environment or a strong professional writing background with exposure to regulated, technical, or compliance-driven content.
Demonstrated experience using AI-enabled tools (e.g., generative AI, proposal automation, content analysis tools) or the ability to quickly learn and apply such tools to support writing, analysis, compliance checking, and quality improvement.
Ability to articulate how AI is used responsibly and effectively in federal proposal development (AI is a tool, not a substitute for compliance or expertise).
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and collaborative content development platforms.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Strong analytical and writing skills with the ability to interpret complex RFP requirements and translate them into clear, compliant content.
PREFERRED
5+ years of experience managing and writing proposals valued at $1M+ in a federal government contracting services environment.
Experience working for or with a federal government contractor in any capacity (e.g., proposals, contracts, technical delivery, BD, program support, or operations).
Experience developing repeatable, AI-enabled proposal processes.
Familiarity with prompt engineering or structured AI workflows for proposals.
Experience improving proposal win rates through process innovation and automation.
Understanding of AI governance, data protection, and responsible use in a federal environment.
COMPANY BENEFITS
Attractive total compensation package to include competitive salary and medical benefits.
17 days of Paid Time Off (to start!) + 11 Paid Holidays. Additional 1 week added on 4 year anniversary (22 days of PTO altogether) and 9 year anniversary (27 days of PTO altogether).
Monthly phone allowance.
Health insurance plans to include medical, vision, and dental.
Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Account.
Pet Insurance.
401K.
Tuition reimbursement.
Office perks such as private corporate gym, free soft drinks and snacks, company swag, and company social events!
Here at VMSI we strive for all of our employees to have a healthy work life balance. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors and can continue 'To be the BEST DECISION our Clients make.'
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.
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This is a highly visible role that works closely with executive leadership, business development, recruiting, and teaming partners. Duties are performed within a collaborative team environment with a strong focus on quality, compliance, innovation, and win strategy.
This position requires deliberate, hands-on use of AI-enabled tools and technologies to improve proposal development efficiency, compliance validation, content quality, and competitiveness. Candidates should be comfortable integrating AI into their daily workflow while applying sound judgment, GovCon experience, and human insight.
VMSI was founded in 2009 as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is headquartered in Sterling, VA, has provided our clients with support services in nearly every U.S. state and has historic annual revenues ~$20M. VMSI is a consulting practice that specializes in providing government agencies with critical support services, such as: Acquisition/Contracting, Subject Matter Experts, Grants & Financial Management, HR & Personnel Support, IT Services and Administrative Support Services.
We are seeking a highly motivated, intelligent, inquisitive, driven, enthusiastic, self-starter individual who thrives in a small business environment and desires a direct impact on the organization in terms of daily driving growth.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all aspects of proposal development from receipt of RFI/RFP/RFQ/SSN through final delivery, leveraging AI-enabled writing and analysis tools to improve speed, accuracy, compliance, and quality.
Actively use AI tools to: Analyze solicitations and evaluation criteria
Develop outlines and compliance matrices
Draft and refine proposal narratives
Improve clarity, consistency, and persuasiveness
Support red team / pink team / gold team reviews
Apply human judgment to validate, tailor, and finalize AI-assisted content to ensure full compliance with federal acquisition requirements and VMSI win themes.
Envision the entire proposal solution, integrate win themes, facilitate proposal meetings, and manage reviews with internal stakeholders.
Develop and write compelling, compliant proposal volumes, including but not limited to: Management
Technical
Past Performance
Staffing
Transition
Manage assigned proposal resources; edit and review content; resolve compliance issues; and coordinate across internal and external stakeholders.
Analyze technical and contractual requirements of federal solicitations and ensure alignment across all proposal volumes.
Author proposal sections and collaborate on graphic concepts to enhance evaluator comprehension and scoring.
Maintain effective communication across teams using collaborative tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and proposal automation platforms.
Coordinate with contracts and pricing teams to support cost and contractual volumes.
Monitor amendments, Q&A, and solicitation changes and update proposal content accordingly.
Support opportunity research using tools such as SAM.gov, GovWin, GovTribe, eBuy, and internal BD resources.
Manage proposal schedules, pipelines, and content libraries, including AI-assisted content repositories and reusable assets.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience supporting proposal development, technical writing, or structured writing efforts in a federal government contracting services environment or a strong professional writing background with exposure to regulated, technical, or compliance-driven content.
Demonstrated experience using AI-enabled tools (e.g., generative AI, proposal automation, content analysis tools) or the ability to quickly learn and apply such tools to support writing, analysis, compliance checking, and quality improvement.
Ability to articulate how AI is used responsibly and effectively in federal proposal development (AI is a tool, not a substitute for compliance or expertise).
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and collaborative content development platforms.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Strong analytical and writing skills with the ability to interpret complex RFP requirements and translate them into clear, compliant content.
PREFERRED
5+ years of experience managing and writing proposals valued at $1M+ in a federal government contracting services environment.
Experience working for or with a federal government contractor in any capacity (e.g., proposals, contracts, technical delivery, BD, program support, or operations).
Experience developing repeatable, AI-enabled proposal processes.
Familiarity with prompt engineering or structured AI workflows for proposals.
Experience improving proposal win rates through process innovation and automation.
Understanding of AI governance, data protection, and responsible use in a federal environment.
COMPANY BENEFITS
Attractive total compensation package to include competitive salary and medical benefits.
17 days of Paid Time Off (to start!) + 11 Paid Holidays. Additional 1 week added on 4 year anniversary (22 days of PTO altogether) and 9 year anniversary (27 days of PTO altogether).
Monthly phone allowance.
Health insurance plans to include medical, vision, and dental.
Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Account.
Pet Insurance.
401K.
Tuition reimbursement.
Office perks such as private corporate gym, free soft drinks and snacks, company swag, and company social events!
Here at VMSI we strive for all of our employees to have a healthy work life balance. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors and can continue 'To be the BEST DECISION our Clients make.'
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.
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