DescriptionPosition: Proposal Coordinator / Writer
Location: Hybrid - Reston, VA
Terms: Full Time
Clearance: None
Travel: 0-10%
Program OverviewSupports RIVA's Bid & Proposal organization by coordinating and developing competitive Federal proposals, RFIs, RFQs, and Sources Sought responses.
Position OverviewProvides full lifecycle proposal coordination and proposal writing support for Federal opportunities while collaborating with capture, recruiting, technical staff, and leadership.
Core Responsibilities- Analyze RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices.
- Coordinate kickoff meetings, schedules, outlines, and proposal activities.
- Develop compliance matrices and perform compliance reviews.
- Compile proposal library content and maintain reusable proposal assets.
- Track proposal schedules and deliverables.
- Coordinate with teaming partners.
- Draft technical, management, executive summary, past performance, and staffing narratives.
- Interview SMEs and develop evaluator-focused content.
- Edit, proofread, and format proposals.
- Support oral presentations and proposal library maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree.
- 2-3 years of Federal proposal coordination and writing experience.
- Knowledge of Shipley proposal processes.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Experience managing multiple proposal efforts.
- Microsoft 365 proficiency including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Copilot.
- Experience with AI proposal tools such as Copilot or Claude.
Preferred Qualifications- Federal IT proposal experience.
- APMP or Shipley training.
- Adobe Acrobat/desktop publishing experience.
- Experience supporting oral presentations.
Salary$85,000
RIVA Benefits
- Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
- Long- and Short-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Program Initiatives
- RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)
- Additional Workplace Benefits
