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US-based, Government Contracting Proposal Manager/Writer with 10+ years leading federal program management, capture, and proposal development for SBA 8(a) and small businesses. A native U.S. English writer/editor with a 100% client satisfaction rating, I combine business development strategy, capture management, and proposal execution, translating complex RFPs into clear, compliant, and visually engaging submissions that strengthen our competitive position across civilian and defense agencies (USDA, NIH/HHS, IRS, NASA, and others). Core Competencies -Federal Proposal Management & Compliance (RFP/RFQ/RFI, Volumes I–IV) -Capture Planning & Pipeline Development (GovWin, EZGovOpps, SAM.gov, USASpending) -Win Theme Development, Discriminators, and Evaluation Factor Alignment -Technical, Management, and Past Performance Volume Writing -Business Development & Market Intelligence Reporting -Section 508, FIPS, and FedRAMP Language Integration -Desktop Publishing, Graphics, and Layout Design (Word, InDesign, Canva) -Color Team Management (Pink/Red/Gold Reviews) and QC Gate Reviews Business Development & Capture Management -I build and maintain end-to-end BD pipelines that translate opportunity data into actionable strategies. -Daily use of GovWin, EZGovOpps, SAM.gov, and USAspending.gov to monitor, qualify, and track federal opportunities. -Develops capture sheets, contact matrices, and competitor analyses to guide bid/no-bid decisions. -Aligns opportunity pipelines with NAICS, PSC, set-aside eligibility, and agency forecasts to ensure strategic fit. -Coordinates with leadership and technical SMEs to forecast pipeline value, prioritize high-ROI bids, and maintain CRM visibility using platforms such as Asana, Monday.com, and HubSpot. -Produces weekly BD intel reports summarizing active pursuits, capture status, and solicitation updates. Software & Tools GovWin IQ • EZGovOpps • SAM.gov • USAspending.gov • FPDS MS Office Suite (Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Adobe InDesign / Illustrator / Photoshop Canva • Visio • SharePoint • Asana • Monday.com • ChatGPT / AI Automation Tools Professional Background -Served as a civilian program manager for the DoD (U.S Air Force), managing $500M programs -10 years managing and writing proposals for federal agencies under 8(a), SDVOSB, and WOSB programs -Supported winning bids valued at $250K–$25M+, spanning training, communications, IT, logistics, and professional services -Built compliance-first workflows ensuring smooth submissions and high evaluator scores -Led capture-to-proposal integration, aligning pipeline data with narrative strategy and graphics Certifications & Credentials -PMP Certified -Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -MBA (Business Intelligence) -Active U.S. Secret Clearance Send me a message today for a complimentary 30-minute consultation so I can better understand your goals and explain how I can support your team!

IT firms and government contractors rely on compliant, evaluator-focused proposals to win federal, state, and local contracts. Specializing in GSA MAS, IDIQ task orders, and IT solutions (ServiceNow, Microsoft 365, Azure), proposals are structured to align with evaluation criteria and maximize scoring. Backed by 10 years of experience, this work supports complex federal, state, and regulated procurement environments. Proven Impact: • Supported and contributed to complex federal, state, and public sector proposal efforts totaling $50M+ in contract value across IT, consulting, and professional services environments. • Managed end-to-end proposal lifecycle. • Built compliance matrices aligned to Section L & M. • Led Pink, Red, and Gold review cycles. • Experienced with FAR-based proposals, IDIQ task orders, and GSA MAS submissions. What I can help you with: • Fully compliant, well-structured proposals • RFP/RFI analysis and compliance matrices • Technical writing for IT services and cloud solutions • SOWs (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, cyber, cloud) • Capability statements and corporate profiles • Bid strategy, outlines, storyboards, and review cycles Why clients choose me: ✓ APMP Certified ✓ U.S.-based (New York) ✓ Almost 10 years in federal/state/local procurement ✓ Clear, professional writing tailored to each RFP ✓ Fast turnaround and reliable communication Industries I support: • Federal & state agencies • IT consulting firms & MSPs • Healthcare & nonprofit organizations • Construction & A/E firms If you need a proposal writer who understands government procurement, compliance, and technical content, I can manage your response from start to finish. Let’s create a clear, compliant, and competitive proposal that stands out.

I bring a combination of procurement expertise and hands-on proposal evaluation experience. This dual perspective allows me to anticipate what decision-makers look for and shape the submission to maximize score. I use a disciplined process that produces compliant and persuasive responses. I guide the project with steady oversight. I set a clear timeline with defined milestones. Additionally, I accept urgent projects and offer a fast turnaround.

I have over 14 years in messaging, positioning, branding, copywriting, and content marketing, as well as ~5 years of end-to-end marketing program strategy and execution. I focus on translating complex, technical topics into clear, clean, and easy-to-digest marketing content. I also provide full marketing strategy, execution, and leadership, as I have built these systems for clients before, and acted as an internal Head of Marketing where I designed and executed a full multichannel marketing strategy from scratch. My clients have said: ——"A+ -- Highly responsive, great work, and most importantly actually understands what he is talking about." ——“Craig is a real talent, he doesn't just write, he does business development, asks useful questions and makes you think through your business strategy. He re-wrote our entire website, shaping our ideas and inspiring us to market new service packages. Craig is our go-to top gun from now on. Great work, couldn't be happier.” ——“You will not find a better writer, researcher and planner for whatever work you have in mind. This freelancer can do it all. If you need it done, hire him.” ——“Was great to work with. He always responded quickly and kept us regularly updated. All work was completed quickly to an excellent standard. Would not hesitate to recommend and would definitely rehire if we had another content writing project come along. Thanks!” ——"I recommend Craig to anyone who wants to move their content quality to the next level” If you feel we might be a good fit for each other, reach out, and we’ll chat about your project or ongoing needs." -Craig

Helping Small Businesses & Nonprofits Win Government Contracts and Deliver Impactful Results Are you navigating the complex world of government contracting or planning high-stakes events for public-sector clients? I’m here to help you win, deliver, and grow — with clarity, strategy, and calm execution. With over 9 years of experience supporting businesses across industries like education, HR, A&E, construction, consulting, and tech — I’ve helped secure and deliver **millions in federal, state, and local contracts.** **Proposal Strategy & Government Contracting** I specialize in helping small businesses and nonprofits break into and scale within the public sector. I support with: - Full RFP Response Management - Proposal Writing & Compliance Templates - Pricing Strategy & Bid/No-Bid Decision Support - Capability Statement & Graphic Development - Contract Onboarding & Debriefing - Pipeline Development & Strategic Planning **Wins I’ve Helped Clients Achieve:** - $70K/year (5-year renewable) contract for a Minnesota State Education Conference - $100K Event Management contract with NIST (3-year renewal option) - Staffing contract with HHS for a national HR services firm - Multi-state event & planning contracts with Ohio’s Recovery Services Division **Event Strategy & Production (Virtual + In-Person)** I support mission-driven teams in executing smooth, professional events with measurable results — both remotely and onsite. - Zoom/Teams/WebEx Event Production - Speaker Coaching, Run-of-Show & Live Support - Hybrid Event Planning + Crisis Management - Conference Platform Setup (CVENT, Hopin) - Strategic Meeting Facilitation with Agenda Creation, Live Note-Taking, and Clear Action Capture **Event Highlights:** - Seamlessly pivoted a 500-person Federal Workers Comp Conference to hybrid after a tropical storm hit the in-person venue. - Produced a 700-attendee Ohio Recovery Peer Support Meeting, including staffing Zoom leads and building a conference playbook. - Supported setup and tech production for MMCAP’s statewide conference using CVENT. **Multicultural Project Expertise** I've worked across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East — managing collaborative, cross-cultural projects for international clients, including EXIM Bank-backed initiatives involving Italian, Ghanaian, Indian, French, and American stakeholders. My clients value my strategic insight, calm leadership under pressure, and ability to bring clarity to complex projects. I respond quickly, communicate clearly, and make your goals my own. Let’s talk about how I can help you land your next contract or deliver your next great event.

I write content that demonstrates market positioning, unique competitive differentiators, and value. Your ability to solve complex client challenges through industry insight, specialized experience, and know-how. "Adam is an exceptional writer with the ability to distill and communicate complex technical and process-oriented issues cogently and persuasively. He is exceptionally good at summarizing key value propositions to be used in white papers, website descriptions and proposals." - C.P., National Partner-in-Charge, KPMG LLP (Ret.) You choose me forB2B sales enablement, thought leadership, and marketing content because your client and market-facing communications must be substantive, salient (high signal/low noise), and free of empty "fluff" to effectively engage your audience. Lead. Frame the debate. Be expert.