IT Proposal Analyst

Location: Hybrid – 2days (Mondays & Wednesdays) @ Vienna, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Salary - Various factors are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, education, certifications, and competencies that align with the specified role. The pay range for this position is: $85,000-$100,000

Who We Are

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT consulting and Management support in both the private and public sectors.

Horizon's culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee- and family-centric approach.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an IT Proposal Analyst with a strong technical foundation and 3–5 years of experience in government contracting to support IT proposal development. This role focuses on crafting compliant, compelling technical solutions for federal RFPs and RFIs. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with exceptional writing skills to develop winning proposals for complex IT programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Proposal Development: Lead and contribute to technical volumes for federal proposals, including solution architecture, transition plans, security compliance, and staffing approaches.
• Solution Design: Develop innovative IT solutions leveraging cloud platforms, cybersecurity frameworks, and enterprise technologies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with capture managers, proposal managers, and SMEs to integrate technical content into proposal narratives.
• Storytelling: Translate complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive language for evaluators.
• Requirements Analysis: Review and interpret government solicitations to ensure solutions meet all technical and compliance requirements.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure solutions adhere to federal standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53/171, CMMC, FedRAMP).

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years in GovCon with hands-on proposal writing and technical solutioning.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with cloud (AWS, Azure), cybersecurity, enterprise IT systems, and emerging technologies.
• Proposal Skills: Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes and proposal compliance.

Why you will love working with us/ Perks

• A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision and disability)
• a 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
• An Educational Assistance program.
• a Student Loan Repayment Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program.
• Paid Time off
• Dynamics, a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with, and many more.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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