Proposal Writer

Proposal Writer

 

Platinum Solutions, Inc. is an award-winning developer of innovative, secure systems for improving business and government operations. With particular expertise in law enforcement, intelligence, defense, homeland security and healthcare, we offer creative solutions to those responsible for ensuring the nation's security and public safety. In a nutshell, Platinum Solutions creates software that saves lives. Our software helps the federal government monitor terrorist communications, arrest violent criminals, and improve the safety of prescription drugs.  Platinum Solutions developed a tailored iterative, or agile, development methodology that was modified from the mainstream agile development methodology to comply with CMMI guidelines.  This Platinum Solutions Delivery Methodology (PSDM) preserves many of the benefits of agile development, such as collective ownership, test-driven development, and increased customer collaboration.  We develop custom software based on open standards so that our clients can quickly respond to a changing world.

We are ranked the 61st Fastest Growing Private Company in the U.S., 2006 Inc. Magazine and are number 10 on the 2006 Washington Technology Fast 50 List.  Platinum Solutions is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and serves the Washington, D.C. metro and Norfolk/Virginia Beach metro areas.

 

We are currently seeking a Proposal Writer with the following background and experience:

Requirements:

·  Must have a Bachelors Degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Communications, English or a technical discipline.

·  Possesses thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Federal proposal development, eg., Shipley methodology; including technical research, writing and editing.

·  Possesses thorough understanding of the Federal Government procurement process including RFIs, RFPs, SBIRs, etc.

·  At least five years of related experience and five years of Federal Government proposal writing and original technical writing experience. Understanding of contract management and related financial matters-contract types, bill rates, etc.Excellent analytical skills with the ability to solve business issues and build winning solutions.

·  Experience working in a collaborative environment; ability to work well under tight deadlines and effectively interact with a wide range of personnel, from executive to administrative staff.

·  Demonstrated talent for writing about complex technology issues for both technical and non-technical audiences.Experience generating proposals for Systems Integration and Software Development efforts highly desired.

·  Excellent project and time management skills—can work independently and self-manage (e.g., set workload priorities), develop plans and schedules, coordinate multiple projects, and adapt to frequently shifting priorities.

·  Highly Proficient with the Microsoft suite—can produce text, spreadsheets, and graphics using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

 

 

DESIRED:

ABILITIES/SKILLS:

The successful candidate will be quick-thinking strategist with excellent process and project management skills, a highly professional demeanor and the ability to collaborate closely and effectively with subject matter experts, senior staff and other team members while contributing to large, complex proposals and managing less complex proposals. 

 

Primary Responsibilities: Work with the Proposal Manager to produce complete, responsive proposals in response to complex Federal solicitations utilizing the principles and practices of Federal proposal development, i.e., Shipley methodology.

o Contribute to the bid analysis and decision process including competition profiles, procurement history, and acquisition researchAnalyze proposal requirements and business issues, working with business development and subject matter experts to derive methodologies and to develop outlines, win themes, and strategies.

o Write (original text) sections of the proposal.

o Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other staff members.

o As required, conduct kick-off meetings, lead teams through the writing process, oversee proposal reviews, obtain corporate sign-off, and follow through on compliant/timely proposal submission Manage the entire process to produce complete, responsive proposals in response to less complex Federal solicitations, i.e., RFI, Sources Sought, RFQ, Task Orders SBIR, etc.

o Write (original text) sections of the proposal.Review all proposal submissions for completeness and compliance with the solicitation and provide re-write/edits as necessary Responsible for compiling all elements of the response in accordance with specifications from functional departments and coordinating the generation of pricing.Assist Senior Staff with sales proposals and presentations where necessary.

 

This position is based out of Reston, Virginia.

On a day-to-day basis our employees say that they like the interesting work we do and being part of projects that make a difference. Just about every week there's an article in the newspaper about a criminal being apprehended and although we're rarely mentioned we know our software helped make that happen. Our software helps catch violent criminals, child pornographers and aid in negotiation of hostage situations.

We like to say that we work hard and we play hard. Platinum Solutions was featured in The Washington Post's article, "Where Xbox Meets Lunchbox: Video Games Are the New Foosball at Firms Where Young Workers Dominate." Every day at Platinum Solutions, for a quick break before lunch, it's time for some Halo 2, the hit sci-fi "shooter" game that pits aliens against space marines -- or colleague against colleague, in this case. Click on the link below to view The Washington Post’s article.

 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/06/AR2007050600866.html?hpid=topnews

 

 

Please send resumes to hr@platinumsolutions.com

 

For more information, please visit our website at: www.platinumsolutions.com

 

Check out our other open positions at:  www.platinumsolutions.com/careers/search.jsp

 

Platinum Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.