Proposal Writer

BAE Systems
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2024 CLOSED ON 8/19/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Writer position at BAE Systems?


Job Description
This position will report to the Senior Director of Growth and Strategy for the Intelligence Solutions (IS) & Modeling and Simulation Solutions (M&SS) Business Areas.

Responsible for development and curation of proposal content leveraging information gathered via multiple methods (interviews, research, legacy review) and turning into compelling and compliant proposal content. Ability to research, writer, and organize information in a professional and credible manner to write blue content.
  • Broad depth and understanding of government solicitations and ability to decompose requirements and tailor information to score strengths.
  • Must be able to successfully write sections such as Management Approach, Transition Approach, Resumes, Past Performance, Corporate Experience, Risk Management Plans, Quality Control Plans, Executive Summaries, Cost/Price Narrative introductions etc.
  • Interview Program Managers, Subject Matter Experts, and Solution Architects to draft technical proposal content that is compelling and compliant to the solicitation requirements.
  • Research legacy content to apply and tailor to other customer’s solicitation requirements
  • Ability to harvest win themes and key discriminators to deliver compelling and compliant content
  • Ability to incorporate comments gathered from storyboard reviews, pink teams, red teams, and gold teams to deliver compelling and compliant content under tight deadlines
  • Ability to articulate the “How” and the “Why” from the “What”
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources.
  • Identify opportunities for knowledge sharing and implement strategies to promote collaboration and innovation.
  • Stay current with industry standards and best practices in technical writing
  • Attend capture, solution, and proposal meetings to ensure complete understanding of opportunity and ability to tailor proposal messaging
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to prioritize responsibilities to meet critical deadlines


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree, such as in English, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or related field
  • Strong writing and communication skills with ability to assess and digest vast amounts of information to develop tailored proposal content under tight deadlines
  • Proficient in complex technical proposal writing. Able to translate difficult technical concepts into scoreable proposal prose
  • Deep analytical and critical thinking ability
  • Experience with any IC, FedCiv, or DoD customer


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Security Clearance or willing to be sponsored
  • Prior experience in proposal or technical writing for Government contracting
  • Technical Certifications
    • Trained in professional proposal writing strategy
    • Skilled in “strength-based” writing practicum


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $78760 - $133870

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Salary : $78,760 - $133,870

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