Senior Volume Lead and Proposal Writer - Technical
Job Category : Business Development and Marketing
Time Type : Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start : None
Employee Type : Regular
Percentage of Travel Required : Up to 10%
Type of Travel : Local
Anticipated Posting End : 12 / 31 / 2024
The Opportunity :
CACI seeks a Volume Lead and Proposal Writer with knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle and demonstrated experience writing technology / product development proposals including understanding requirements, proposal planning, solution design, and creation of written and oral proposal content.
In this role you will work closely with our Business Development, Capture and Proposal Managers, and Sector personnel to lead the development of pursuit artifacts such as proposal readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and proposal artifacts.
The Volume Lead will be responsible for all aspects of proposal development for assigned volumes or sections, from draft RFP to Final Proposal Revision (FPR).
Experience should include Technical, Program Management, Transition, Staffing / Resumes, Small Business Participation, Corporate Experience, and Past Performance.
Knowledge of DoD Directive 5000.01 and DoDAF is helpful.
Duties :
Implement CACI tools, models, and methods in accordance with documented processes and techniques
Analyze RFP requirements and develop proposal outlines as well as compliance artifacts for volumes and / or sections
Develop and enforce interim milestones across a team of SMEs, authors and contributors to formulate work plans and achieve the top-level proposal schedule
Support development of proposal themes, strengths, discriminators, messages, solutions, etc. and allocate these elements to proposal sections
Collaborate with the Capture Manager, Proposal Manager, Solution Architects, program personnel, teammates, and / or other members of the pursuit team to ensure proposed solutions are clearly documented and well communicated
Conceptualize complex graphics to communicate diverse management and technical information in a concise manner
Ensure proposal compliance and complete integration of the proposal architecture
Research, organize, write, edit, and produce sections for major proposals, White Papers and Requests for Information (RFI)
Apply journalistic skills to subject matter by interviewing program management and technical experts, attending meetings, and researching sources and other substantive source material to write proposal materials
Develop oral presentation slide content and work with orals teams to refine presentations
Assess proposal content (compliance and quality as represented in proposal structure, narrative response, and graphics);
provide direction to proposal writers and solution SMEs
Author and / or edit proposal content including text and graphics taking inputs from key contributors to construct a compliant and compelling response
Collaborate with proposal team members to achieve consistency across all proposal volumes and sections.
Assess and integrate feedback from review teams to improve the quality of the proposal product.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications :
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Journalism, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
10+ years of related Federal proposal writing experience in a government contracting environment for multi-teammate, solutions-based proposals ranging in value from $75M to $2B
Proven ability to manage several tasks on multiple proposals simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Understanding of US Government acquisition processes and corresponding industry proposal response processes and practices (i.e., FAR, DFAR)
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across a multidisciplined team to resolve problems and achieve results under extreme time pressures and in visible and impactful circumstances
Expert experience with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project)
These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have :
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret or above security clearance.
Demonstrated experience writing compliant proposal sections addressing the following domains, tasks, and standards :
Validation & Verification test, SAT, FAT, Mil-Std-810
Reliability, sustainability, maintainability, supportability engineering
SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR
FCA, PCA, LRIP, FRP
IMP / IMS and Earned Value
R&D investment, NRE, Unit / Range Pricing
What You Can Expect :
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path.
You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here.
Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as;
healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here .
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is :
$95,500-$210,100
CACI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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