Federal Contracting Virtual Assistant Needed (SAM.gov Specialist + Proposal Support)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Virtual Assistant with experience in federal contracting, SAM.gov opportunity research, and proposal support.

This is NOT a basic admin role. We are looking for someone who understands how to identify qualified, winnable opportunities and assist in building strong proposals and capability statements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Opportunity Research (SAM.gov & Beyond)

Monitor SAM.gov daily for new contract opportunities

Filter opportunities based on:

NAICS codes (e.g., 238320, construction-related)

Set-asides (EDWOSB, SDVOSB, Small Business)

Location and eligibility requirements

Deliver a curated list of qualified opportunities daily/weekly

2. Bid/No-Bid Analysis

Evaluate opportunities and recommend whether to pursue

Identify:

Competition level

Scope alignment

Risk factors

Provide short summaries and recommendations

3. Capability Statement Development

Create and update professional capability statements

Tailor capability statements to specific opportunities

Highlight differentiators, certifications, and past performance

4. Proposal Support

Assist in drafting proposal sections (technical approach, past performance, etc.)

Organize documents and ensure compliance with RFP requirements

Help track deadlines, submissions, and amendments

5. Market & Competitor Research

Identify companies winning similar contracts

Research potential teaming partners (SDVOSB, WOSB, GCs)

Support outreach preparation

Required Skills & Experience

Experience with SAM.gov (Contract Opportunities)

Understanding of federal contracting terminology

Experience writing or supporting government proposals

Strong writing and communication skills

Ability to analyze RFPs and summarize key requirements

Familiarity with NAICS codes and set-asides (WOSB, SDVOSB, etc.)

Preferred (Highly Valued)

Experience in construction or facilities-related contracts

Experience creating winning capability statements

Knowledge of FAR / federal procurement basics

Experience with GovWin, USASpending, or similar tools

What Success Looks Like

Consistently delivering qualified, winnable opportunities

Supporting proposals that lead to shortlists and wins

Helping position LP Construction Group as a competitive federal contractor

Compensation

Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Performance bonuses for:

Qualified opportunities identified

Proposal wins