Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Dental insurance

Job Summary

We are seeking a Proposal Coordinator/ Writer to join the team! The Project Coordinator provides proposal writing from start to finish of its development and coordination support for federal and commercial solicitations, including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and similar opportunities. This role is designed for a small, fast-paced team environment and focuses on proposal writing, organization, compliance, and submission support within a full-time capacity and is a fully on-site position based out of our Tysons, VA office.

Responsibilities

Proposal Writing & Editing
- Draft, edit, and refine proposal content, including technical, management, and corporate sections, based on provided guidance and inputs
- Incorporate, track, and reconcile feedback from leadership and subject matter experts (SMEs)
- Tailor proposal language to align with solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, and customer priorities
- Ensure clarity, consistency, compliance, accuracy, and a professional tone across all proposal sections
- Responsible for drafting/ writing all RFI, RFP, and RFQ write-ups from start to submission solely
Proposal Coordination & Support
- Track proposal schedules, milestones, deadlines, and required deliverables
- Coordinate inputs from internal contributors and SMEs to support timely and compliant submissions
- Develop and maintain compliance matrices and checklists to ensure solicitation requirements are met
- Organize proposal files, templates, and maintain version control throughout the proposal lifecycle
Compliance & Quality Control
- Review proposals for compliance with solicitation instructions, page limits, formatting, and submission requirements
- Perform quality control checks for grammar, formatting, consistency, and completeness
- Identify and flag compliance gaps, risks, or missing information to leadership
Process Improvement & Organization
- Assist in developing and maintaining proposal templates, content libraries, and reusable boilerplate materials
- Identify, recommend, and promote innovative and efficient methods to improve proposal and business development processes
- Support light process improvements appropriate for a small team environment
- Maintain organized records of submitted proposals and supporting documentation
Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate regularly with leadership regarding proposal status, priorities, risks, and resource needs
- Participate in proposal-related meetings as needed within part-time hours
- Work collaboratively with a small team while managing assigned tasks independently
Deliverables
- Proposal submission logs and organized proposal files
- Proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and checklists
- Drafted and finalized proposal sections and completed submission packages
- Proposal templates, content libraries, and reusable materials
- RFI, RFP, and RFQ responses
- Capability statements, past performance materials, and other business development deliverables

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or higher
3+ years of proposal, GovCon, government contracting, or related experience
Prior knowledge of proposal and government contract verbiage, processes, and business development methodology
Previous experience writing government proposals, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ responses
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and proofreading skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, small-team environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with leadership and SMEs
Ability to commute and work on-site at AET Federal's designated work location

Benefits/Perks

Great Work Environment
Work-Life Balance
Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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AET Federal Inc. (“AET”) is certified as an 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Firm by US Small Business Administration and also certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity as Small, Minority Owned Business (SWaM). AET prides itself on efficient management and low overhead, thereby offering its clients high quality services at highly competitive prices. The fundamental distinction of our company is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the transportation, defense, intelligence, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. AET is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we understand our clients’ needs. In an industry that is constantly changing, AET is the face of stability.

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