Proposal Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Citian is a fast growing, venture backed SaaS technology company based in Washington, DC. Our software solutions revolutionize how our transportation and infrastructure systems – roads, rail, transit, bicycle, pedestrian – operate.

Our tech solutions:

• Reduce traffic fatalities
• Enhance pedestrian accessibility
• Empower system operators to save time & money

You'll work with some of the brightest minds in the software and transportation industries. Our engineers and data scientists apply the latest in emerging tech, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning to build smarter, more advanced tools for our diverse client base. We work with clients across the United States, with global ambitions in the years ahead.

Who You Are:

Citian is seeking to hire a Proposal Writer to assist in our pursuit of new clients within public sector transportation and planning. This individual will help write and coordinate proposals for RFPs and manage all aspects within the overall proposal lifecycle from development to delivery. The ideal candidate will 3+ years of experience in technical writing, editing, and proposal management experience as well as other writing content. The Proposal Writer will assist in project management and ensuring Citian maximizes pursuits efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Research, write and edit content and design for proposals and other Citian technical documents and materials
• Works closely with our capture and pursuit stakeholders to craft highly-detailed proposal responses and ensure delivery by relevant deadlines
• Copy, edit, and proofread content to ensure accuracy and grammatical correctness
• Demonstrate knowledge of writing, editing and style guidelines and best practices
• Provide quality control of content and products throughout the development process
• Collaborate with the Sales team to research and pursue new opportunities

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of technical writing and proposal management experience supporting proposal responses to public sector or federal opportunities.
• Strong understanding of the public sector acquisition process, including FAR, RFI and RFP, source selection, evaluation criteria, compliance matrices, and standard terms and conditions
• Excellent communication skills, with a strong emphasis on writing and editing
• Previous experience writing proposals for a SaaS-based company or related technology organization is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to execute against tight deadlines

Your Citian Advantage:

• Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and generous PTO.
• 401(k) company match and monthly commuter transportation benefit
• On-site gym and free snacks in the office
• High-growth potential and opportunities for advancement within a fast growing, venture-backed SaaS startup!

Let's build smarter cities together! Learn more about Citian here:

** Citian is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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