Grant Writer

About

Innovation Services Company seeks an experienced grant writer to support the development and submission of responses to Requests for Technology Proposals (RFTPs) from U.S. federal government agencies.

Company: Open Innovation services company working with an international corporate client base. The company utilizes its broad global network of affiliates, its technology marketplace users, and its offices in North America, Europe, and Asia to scout cutting-edge companies and technologies beyond the reach of most clients.

Job Details

• Location: Office is located in Waltham, MA, mainly remote position
• Job Type: Contract
• Hours/Schedule: 5 - 15 hours/week (project-based, as needed)
• Rate: $40/hr-$50/hr based on experience

Job Description

Grant writer to support the development and submission of responses to Requests for Technology Proposals (RFTPs) from U.S. federal government agencies. This is a contractor role requiring rapid turnaround, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to synthesize the firm’s technology portfolio into compelling, compliant proposals.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and respond to RFTPs issued by U.S. government agencies on behalf of company, typically within one business week of receipt
• Collaborate across the team to gain insight into knowledge areas and relevant projects to promote in the proposals
• Research and compellingly describe the company’s fit-for-purpose network profiles, strategic and technical approach to key deliverables, and other differentiators
• Research and describe why firm is best suited to provide the scouting outlined in the RFTP. This may include brief descriptions and/or web links to past projects that support this description
• Highlight innovative techniques or tools that will be used and be able to explain how these will address the specific needs of the project
• Provide a clear timeline for project tasks and deliverables including the project management methods that will be used; oversee timelines to ensure the best possible supporting content has been incorporated and that proposals are submitted in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Exceptional written communication skills; able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive prose
• 8+ years of experience writing and managing federal government grant applications or proposals (RFPs, RFTPs, RFQs, BAAs, or similar), a plus
• Familiarity with U.S. federal procurement processes and platforms (e.g., SAM.gov, FedBizOpps/beta.SAM, grants.gov)
• Strong research skills with the ability to quickly get up to speed on unfamiliar science or technology domains
• Highly organized and deadline-driven with experience managing rapid-turnaround deliverables
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote, project-based environment
• Background in one or more STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), with the curiosity to learn and expand their knowledge of technical systems

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