Adobe Acrobat, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Development, Business Operations, Business Writing, Career Development, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Editing, Government, Industry Standards, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Journalism, Legal, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Persuasion Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Request for Proposals (RFP), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Storytelling, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Time Management
Job Summary
We have an exciting career opportunity for a Proposal Specialist to join our expanding DSI Tech team! As a Proposal Specialist, you have the chance to work with one of the most successful technology solutions providers in the country. You will collaborate with a team of professional proposal developers. You will be responsible for coordinating and creating winning proposals for our Government customers.
This is a contract position. Candidates from outside USA will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle of proposal development, from opportunity analysis to final submission, in response to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
- Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather accurate, relevant content and ensure alignment with client needs
- Translate complex technical concepts into accessible, benefits-driven language tailored to diverse audiences
- Ensure all proposals meet internal quality standards and comply with legal, regulatory, and client-specific requirements
- Manage proposal timelines, content libraries, and version control using industry-standard tools
- Support contract development and assist in reviewing terms to ensure alignment with company policies
- Continuously improve proposal processes, templates, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and uphold data security standards
- Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that support business development and operational excellence
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive and proprietary information
- Consistently adhere to company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
- Foster effective communication and collaboration with department heads, managers, colleagues, and customers
- Communicate information clearly and concisely, presenting ideas and reporting facts in a professional manner
- Manage personal workflow efficiently, proactively resolving issues and seeking guidance from supervisors when necessary
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support team and organizational goals
Qualifications / Skills / Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Technical Writing, or a related field
- Minimum 2-5 years of hands-on experience in proposal and/or technical writing, proposal writing, journalism, communications, business writing, or similar fields in order to write in a very persuasive manner
- Strong understanding of the tech industry, including software development lifecycles, cloud services, or enterprise solutions
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Experienced in MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat to support formatting compliance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Microsoft Copilot will be counted as a plus.
- Results-driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about RFP development and coordination of all the components of this process.
- Effective decision-making and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, agile environment
What Sets You Apart
- You’re a strategic thinker who can connect technical capabilities to customer value
- You thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional setting and communicate effectively with both engineers and executives
- You bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to every challenge
- You’re passionate about innovation and continuously seek ways to improve processes and outcomes
- You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting quickly to change
Who We Are
DSI Tech is a Cisco Partner, generating over $228 million in revenue annually. We are an expanding company providing IT solutions and services since 1991 with headquarters in the thriving Washington DC metro area.
At DSI Tech, we pride ourselves on our culture, which is based on credibility, capability, customer service, and commitment to our talented workforce and customers. We are excited to help accelerate your career development and growth!
DSI Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.