Full-Time

Proposal Writer

Comtech

Comtech

51-200 employees

Full-service IT solutions for government contracts

No salary listed

Reston, VA, USA

In Person

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • The position requires 0 to 2 years of experience in the type of role described.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a technical field, English, Communications, or another area of concentration requiring proficient use of the English language.
  • Up to five years of experience in the development and production of Federal proposals.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the Capture/Sales Team Leader in managing and directing all proposal efforts and personnel.
  • Participate in the development and review of proposal strategies and themes, and manage the development of a Proposal Management Plan (PMP).
  • Direct the creation and review of a proposal outline that will be used as a key document design and control medium.
  • Assist in analyzing the RFP/bid requirements against the proposal outline to ensure both compliance and responsiveness to the customers issues and needs.
  • Build the proposal compliance matrix and track the fulfillment of all requirements.
  • Review completed storyboards and proposal sections to ensure requirements are adequately addressed and that customer page limits are not exceeded.
  • Conduct regular proposal progress status meetings and maintain the proposal schedule.
  • Develop a Pink Team (storyboard review) plan for the interim review and internal evaluation of the technical, management, and overall proposal approaches.
  • Direct writing/editing/rewriting efforts, as needed.
  • Work with the Volume Leaders to ensure inter-volume compatibility is achieved.
  • Develop a Red Team plan for the final review and internal evaluation of the proposal.
  • Ensure that appropriate Red Team comments are incorporated into the final proposal.
  • Direct the Proposal Coordinator in all proposal development and production activities.
  • Other reasonable and normal duties associated with the Proposal Manager position, as directed by the Business Development/Capture Manager

Comtech provides a full range of IT solutions for the Civilian Federal Government, the Department of Defense, and other Agencies, with a focus on the finance and medical sectors to help meet regulatory requirements while reducing costs and boosting agility. It delivers tailored IT services through skilled staff and contract-focused project execution, guided by an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System and a dedicated Quality Assurance Manager to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. The company differentiates itself through its award-winning, customer-oriented approach and a formal QA framework that emphasizes process-driven delivery and compliance for government and regulated contracts. Its goal is to offer reliable, compliant, and cost-efficient IT solutions that improve government operations and strategic flexibility.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • DoD satellite-terrestrial network integration prioritized with $2.3B FY2026 budget allocation.
  • Healthcare cybersecurity spending increasing 18% annually for HIPAA zero-trust implementations.
  • Financial services AI-driven compliance tools market growing 22% CAGR through 2028.

What critics are saying

  • Federal budget sequestration under Fiscal Responsibility Act directly reduces primary customer base.
  • Healthcare IT consolidation by Optum and CVS Health erodes medical sector margins.
  • SpaceX Starlink and Amazon Kuiper LEO constellations commoditize legacy satellite offerings.

What makes Comtech unique

  • Sole-source Navy SATCOM modem contract awarded November 2024, $50M+ ceiling.
  • ISO 9001:2008 certified quality management system across federal and defense contracts.
  • Vertical expertise in healthcare, finance, and defense IT compliance and modernization.

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Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

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Wellness Program

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Conference Attendance Budget

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Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Discounts

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Professional Certification Support

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Meal Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

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Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

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