Proposal Writer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Gemini Industries Inc. provides technical, management and operations services to support National Security projects. We provide rapid response to the critical needs of our customers and those they serve. We perform analyses and develop operations plans to anticipate and prepare for the future. And we deliver advanced technology to improve our customer’s success in executing its mission.

Gemini seeks innovative, results-oriented individuals with the creativity, initiative, and intelligence to overcome any challenge and succeed. Members of the Gemini team thrive in a culture that is anticipatory, agile, and schedule-driven; with a sense of urgency and a drive to succeed. Our culture involves:

• The best and brightest personnel
• Work at a high operations tempo
• Integrated teams delivering rapid solutions
• An attitude that balances “I can make it better” with “As long as we succeed”

Position: Proposal Writer

Location: Burlington, MA

Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred.

Outcomes: The Proposal Writer is expected to achieve the following outcomes:

• Submit $200 million worth of proposals to diversify and help grow Gemini’s business base.
• Establish an in-depth understanding of Gemini’s experience base and new customers and services targeted by each Division.

Responsibilities:

The Proposal Writer provides direct support to the Senior Business Development Associate in writing proposals to help grow and diversify Gemini’s business base. The successful candidate employs their deep understanding of government RFP requirements to clearly and concisely prepare proposal responses that incorporate Gemini’s strengths, differentiators, and value propositions. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Writing federal government proposals for Defense, Homeland Security, and Federal civilian agencies.
• Breaking down RFP/RFI requirements and developing compliance matrices and compliant outlines.
• Interviewing SMEs and translating: (a) concepts into compelling written material and/or (b) solution ideas into easy-to-understand terms in a written response.
• Working closely with proposal managers and SMEs to ensure the development of high-quality content.
• Completing assigned proposal sections on time with few rewrites.
• Editing developed sections.
• Creating graphics, such as organization and flow charts to enhance proposal content.

Qualifications:

The candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 3–10 years of relevant (or comparable) experience or senior-level candidate with 10 years of position-specific experience.
• Experience writing complex professional service proposals valued between $250 K and $100 million.
• Demonstrated writing capability and willingness to share a writing sample.
• Proven ability to conceptualize and write customer-focused proposal narrative and oral presentation slides.
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Federal Acquisition Life Cycle.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office business applications, Adobe Acrobat Suite, and SharePoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication/interpersonal skills.

The following are highly desired:

• Experience with the Shipley Proposal Process or other industry-relevant capture and proposal methodologies.
• Working knowledge of GovWin, BGov, GovTribe, or similar market intelligence/capture management software tools.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required

Other Requirements:

We seek an exceptionally qualified candidate who has the drive, intelligence, and discipline to lead Gemini operations and growth. We seek a:

• Highly motivated self-starter with energy, perspective, and fresh ideas
• Resourceful individual who rapidly learns, applies new concepts, and views criticism as an opportunity to improve
• “Let Me Try” attitude and the resiliency to present an opinion/position, justify it, and then accept whatever decision is made and charge forward

Direct Inquires and Resumes to:

Gemini Industries Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to abiding by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability and any other basis protected by applicable law.