About ElantisElantis is a procurement-aligned IT staffing and AI-enabled services partner supporting federal, SLED, and commercial customers. We specialize in delivering high-quality talent and technology solutions through structured proposal development, compliance-driven delivery, and deep experience across federal contracting vehicles.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Federal RFP / Proposal Writer with proven experience in federal IT services, staffing, and consulting proposals. This role requires deep expertise in RFI/RFP/RFQ responses, FAR compliance, and federal contract vehicles.You will lead and own the end-to-end proposal lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and winning submissions across federal agencies.Key ResponsibilitiesLead development of federal RFI, RFQ, and RFP responses for IT services, cybersecurity, cloud, AI/ML, and staffing opportunitiesAnalyze solicitations (PWS, SOW, Sections L & M) and build compliance matrices and win themesWrite, edit, and finalize technical, management, past performance, and staffing volumesTranslate complex technical solutions into clear, compelling, and evaluator-friendly narrativesEnsure strict adherence to FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific guidelinesCollaborate with SMEs, solution architects, recruiters, and leadership to gather inputsDevelop and maintain reusable proposal content libraries, templates, and boilerplateSupport pricing narratives and ensure alignment with cost volumes and competitive positioningConduct color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) and incorporate feedback effectivelyEnsure all submissions meet formatting, page limits, and compliance requirementsRequired Qualifications8–10+ years of experience in federal proposal writing (IT services / staffing)Strong experience with federal agencies (e.g., DoD, DHS, HHS, FAA, CMS, etc.)Deep understanding of:FAR / DFARSFederal procurement lifecycleSections L & M evaluation criteriaProven track record of contributing to winning federal proposalsExperience writing for:CybersecurityCloud / DevOpsAI/ML (preferred)IT staffing / professional servicesStrong ability to build compliance matrices and gap analysisExcellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with attention to detailPreferred QualificationsExperience with major contract vehicles, including:GSA MASGWACs (e.g., CIO-SP3/4, Alliant, SEWP)IDIQs and BPAseFAST, OASIS, Polaris (highly preferred)APMP certification (Foundation / Practitioner / Professional)Experience supporting small business set-asides (8(a), WOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone)Familiarity with tools such as GovWin, SAM.gov, SharePoint, Loopio, or proposal automation toolsKey SkillsCompliance-driven writingStructured proposal storytellingAttention to detail and deadline managementCross-functional collaborationAbility to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentsSuccess MetricsHigh compliance score (100%) across submissionsImproved win rates and evaluator scoresReduced proposal turnaround timeHigh-quality, reusable proposal content