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Key Solutions, Inc. (KSI) seeks an Associate Consultant to provide our government contracting clients with expert proposal management support. To apply for this role, you must have at least ten years of experience managing government proposals. On a project-by-project basis, the Proposal Manager will be responsible for overall leadership, management, and direction of the range of activities associated with the proposal development process from pre-RFP to final production, in close conjunction with our clients. The ideal candidate can be “dual-hatted” as a manager and writer on smaller proposals.

*Note: This is a 1099 Associate Consultant position, not a full-time role. Proposal work will be contracted between the Associate Consultant and KSI on a project-by-project basis.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with client representatives throughout the proposal process to ensure clients are satisfied with the quality of proposal work
• Assist capture managers in developing the strategy, win themes, competitive analysis, or gap analysis associated with a given proposal
• Lead the preparation and delivery of all proposal volumes and other required proposal deliverables.
• Prepare a detailed proposal outline and define the proposal schedule from kickoff to final production
• Run all proposal meetings, including kickoffs, daily stand-ups, and color team reviews
• Delegate responsibilities and resources to proposal personnel
• Integrate the efforts of all involved Technical, Management, Contracts, Pricing, and Business staff with Proposal Team staff, and of Proposal Team staff with Production staff
• Issue effective proposal instructions and memoranda to proposal team staff
• Control implementation of proposal strategy, including themes, discriminators, proof points, and ghost implementation
• Write or assist with writing persuasive proposal sections, including management plans, past performance, technical approach, and resumes
• Interview SMEs with the ability to turn complex technical information into proposal prose
• Engage in other responsibilities as identified by KSI or clients
• Assist with internal KSI tasks or projects of your choosing during gaps in support of client proposals

Qualifications:

• Must have at least ten years of experience managing Government proposals
• History of successful proposals worked across Government agencies and a deep understanding of the logistics and operations of complex proposals
• Knowledgeable in business development and the Federal procurement processes
• Strong ability to organize material, rapidly assimilate information and provide guidance and direction to proposal teams
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a commanding presence; excellent interpersonal and team skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to multitask, work independently and be a self-starter
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent proven record of successful business development, capture management, and/or proposal management experience
• Expert usage of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• This is a mostly remote work environment. However, if KSI or a client requires your presence in person, you must be able to visit their offices in the D.C. area and/or travel as needed
• Proposals sometimes require long or unusual hours based on the volume of work

How We Work

• Ease of Doing Business: Clear communication and processes to give you the information you need to execute well. We provide a detailed scope of work to ensure an understanding of expectations for each client assignment. KSI accommodates a range of rates and often pays more than our competitors
• Internal Account Teams: KSI ensures you have a variety of interesting client projects to support through a dedicated team that is focused on finding work for our network of independent consultants
• Markets: Federal, State, Local, and Education (SLED), and Commercial
• Your Payments Will Always Be On-Time: Consultants are paid on the 15th and last day of the month, even if KSI has not received payment from the client. Net 30 payment terms.

To Apply: Click here to complete the form and upload your resume. *Only submissions via this form will be reviewed. Please do not contact us through our general contact form on the Contact Us page. 

Key Solutions, Inc. (KSI) is seeking an Associate Consultant to provide our clients with expert proposal writing support. To apply for this role, you must have at least eight years of proposal writing experience. On a project-by-project basis, the Consultant will be responsible for overall leadership, management, and direction of the range of activities associated with the proposal writing process from pre-RFP to submittal, in close conjunction with our clients. The ideal candidate can be “multi-hatted” to write two or more major proposal sections.

*Note: This is a 1099 Associate Consultant position, not a full-time role. Proposal work will be contracted between the Associate Consultant and KSI on a project-by-project basis.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with client representatives throughout the proposal process to ensure clients are satisfied with the quality of proposal work
• Assist Capture Managers in the strategy, win themes, competitive analysis, or gap analysis associated with a given proposal
• Lead the preparation and delivery of all proposal volumes and other required proposal deliverables.
• Prepare a detailed proposal outline and define the proposal schedule from kickoff to final production
• Run all proposal meetings, including kickoffs, daily stand-ups, and color team reviews
• Delegate responsibilities and resources to proposal personnel
• Integrate the efforts of all involved Technical, Management, Contracts, Pricing, and Business staff with Proposal Team staff, and of Proposal Team staff with Production staff
• Issue effective proposal instructions and memoranda to Proposal Team staff
• Control implementation of proposal strategy, including themes, discriminators, proof points, and ghost implementation
• Write or assist with writing persuasive proposal sections, including Management Plans, Past Performance, Technical Approach, and Resumes
• Interview SMEs with the ability to turn complex technical information into proposal prose
• Engage in other responsibilities as identified by KSI or clients

Qualifications:

• At least eight years of experience in proposals worked across Government agencies and an understanding of the logistics and operations of complex proposals
• Knowledgeable in business development and the Federal procurement processes.
• Strong ability to organize material, rapidly assimilate information, and provide guidance and direction to proposal teams
• Demonstrated leadership skills and “command presence”: excellent interpersonal and team skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to work independently and be a self-starter, and ability to multitask
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent proven record of successful business development, capture management, and/or proposal development experience
• Expert usage of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• This is a mostly remote work environment. However, if a client requires your presence in person, you must be able to visit their offices in the D.C. area and/or travel as needed
• Proposals sometimes require long or unusual hours based on the volume of work

To Apply: Click here to complete the form and upload your resume. *Only submissions via this form will be reviewed. Please do not contact us through our general contact form on the Contact Us page. 

Key Solutions is looking for an Associate Consultant with at least ten years of experience in solution architecture or solution configuration. The Solution Architect must be able to design, describe, and manage the solution. They will also be involved in the proposal development phase to ensure the solution, approach, and all the relevant details are incorporated accurately into the proposal.

*Note: This is a 1099 Associate Consultant position, not a full-time role. Proposal work will be contracted between the Associate Consultant and KSI on a project-by-project basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall solution and deliverability
• Work with clients in confirming solutions
• Manage and collaborate with various stakeholders, including the Proposal Team, the Solution Architect Team, the Security and Risk Team, etc. as needed
• Find the best solution among available options to solve and deliver business requirements
• Involvement in the proposal development phase to ensure the solution, approach, and all the relevant details are incorporated accurately

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field
• At least ten years of experience in solution architecture or solution configuration
• Client relationship management skills
• Proposal development knowledge and experience
• Win strategy development skills

How We Work

• Ease of Doing Business: Clear communication and processes to give you the information you need to execute well. We provide a detailed scope of work to ensure an understanding of expectations for each client assignment. KSI accommodates a range of rates and often pays more than our competitors
• Internal Account Teams: KSI ensures you have a variety of interesting client projects to support through a dedicated team that is focused on finding work for our network of independent consultants
• Markets: Federal, State, Local, and Education (SLED), and Commercial
• Your Payments Will Always Be On-Time: Consultants are paid on the 15th and last day of the month, even if KSI has not received payment from the client. Net 30 payment terms.

To Apply: Please fill out this form and attach your resume. Only submissions via this form will be reviewed. *Please do not contact us through our general contact form on the Contact Us page. 

Key Solutions seeks an Associate Consultant with at least eight years of experience developing price-to-win analyses and recommendations. As a Pricing Analyst, you will provide pricing support on our clients’ Government proposals. The Pricing Analyst will coordinate cost estimating and pricing activities to ensure that projects are accurately estimated and can be implemented within contract and funding limits.

*Note: This is a 1099 Associate Consultant position, not a full-time role. Proposal work will be contracted between the Associate Consultant and KSI on a project-by-project basis.

Responsibilities

• Work with our clients on proposals to gather pricing inputs and requirements to develop a winning price strategy
• Evaluate requests for proposals and provide pricing solutions, strategy, and competitive assessments/price-to-win as needed
• Develop cost models and narratives for various contract types in response to requests for proposals
• Ensure compliance and competitive pricing

Qualifications 

• At least eight years of experience in developing price-to-win analyses and recommendations
• A bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business
• Ability to work independently in developing pricing models and deliverables
• Proficient in MS Office Excel for developing models and using advanced formulas
• Strong organizational, verbal, written, and analytical skills
• Ability to apply Government contracting regulations, including the FAR, DFAR and CAS
• Knowledge of the proposal development process
• Client relationship management skills

How We Work

• Ease of Doing Business: Clear communication and processes to give you the information you need to execute well. We provide a detailed scope of work to ensure an understanding of expectations for each client assignment. KSI accommodates a range of rates and often pays more than our competitors
• Internal Account Teams: KSI ensures you have a variety of interesting client projects to support through a dedicated team that is focused on finding work for our network of independent consultants
• Markets: Federal, State, Local, and Education (SLED), and Commercial
• Your Payments Will Always Be On-Time: Consultants are paid on the 15th and last day of the month, even if KSI has not received payment from the client. Net 30 payment terms.

To Apply: Please fill out this form and attach your resume. Only submissions via this form will be reviewed. *Please do not contact us through our general contact form on the Contact Us page. 

Key Solutions, Inc. (KSI) is looking for an Associate Consultant with at least eight years of experience in desktop publishing for proposal documents. As a Desktop Publisher, you will review Government RFPs to support the development of high-quality proposal responses for our clients.

*Note: This is a 1099 Associate Consultant position, not a full-time role. Proposal work will be contracted between the Associate Consultant and KSI on a project-by-project basis.

Responsibilities

• Format, edit, and publish proposal responses in response to Government RFPs
• Work collaboratively with the Proposal Team to ensure consistency and accuracy of proposal materials
• Ensure compliance with proposal requirements, instructions, and evaluation criteria
• Manage deadlines while maintaining high-quality work
• Review and provide feedback on the proposal format for clarity, consistency, and compliance

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of eight years of experience in desktop publishing and editing, with a focus on Government proposals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and other relevant tools
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How We Work

• Ease of Doing Business: Clear communication and processes to give you the information you need to execute well. We provide a detailed scope of work to ensure an understanding of expectations for each client assignment. KSI accommodates a range of rates and often pays more than our competitors
• Internal Account Teams: KSI ensures you have a variety of interesting client projects to support through a dedicated team that is focused on finding work for our network of independent consultants
• Markets: Federal, State, Local, and Education (SLED), and Commercial
• Your Payments Will Always Be On-Time: Consultants are paid on the 15th and last day of the month, even if KSI has not received payment from the client. Net 30 payment terms.

To Apply: Please fill out this form and attach your resume. Only submissions via this form will be reviewed. *Please do not contact us through our general contact form on the Contact Us page.