Job Description
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Proposal Specialist position in Oak Ridge, TN Job Description: The Proposal Specialist develops, writes, and manages proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and other solicitation documents. This role partners closely with sales, technical teams, and leadership to craft persuasive, accurate, and timely submissions that align with organizational goals. Key Responsibilities: Lead end‑to‑end proposal development, including kickoff, scheduling, content planning, and submission. Review solicitation documents to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, risks, and compliance needs. Write, edit, and format proposal sections such as executive summaries, technical narratives, past performance, and pricing justifications. Coordinate with SMEs to gather accurate technical and operational information. Maintain reusable content, templates, and graphics to streamline future submissions. Ensure proposals are compliant, persuasive, and aligned with brand and messaging standards. Track milestones and ensure all deliverables are completed on time. Research competitors and industry trends to strengthen proposal strategy. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related technical field. 2+ years of experience in proposal writing, technical writing, or business development. Strong writing and editing skills. Ability to interpret complex technical information and translate it into clear, compelling content. Excellent project management and organizational abilities. Familiarity with Government contracts. Proficiency with proposal tools such as SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, or proposal automation platforms. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with federal, state, or commercial RFPs. Graphic design or layout skills (e.g., PowerPoint, InDesign). Other Job Requirements: United States Citizenship If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you! WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards. Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA. Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173. View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers