Michelle E. Marquardt
Purcellville,VA
Summary
Senior Proposal Writer with subject matter expertise in proposal development and compliance. Achieved impactful results through certified Shipley and Agile methodologies. Focused on delivering high-quality proposals that meet stringent requirements and drive organizational success.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Writer V
Akima, LLC
03.2021 - Current
- Coordinated proposal resources and workflow as one of two Senior Technical Writers on a 12-member team, provided guidance, identified training opportunities, and monitored junior writers' performance.
- Develops compelling, compliant responses to RFPs for information technology support services, emerging technologies, base operations and support services, protective services, security, construction, mission systems and engineering, and professional support services.
- Designated 'book boss' for strategic, $100M+ indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity and blanket purchase agreement opportunities and as the lead technical writer for all full and open opportunities.
- Collaborated with opportunity owners from Akima’s 45+ subsidiaries, including business development and capture teams, to develop solutions, identify win themes and key differentiators, and validate metrics-based strengths.
- Uses professional background in HUMINT collection to conduct interviews with technical subject matter experts (SMEs) that inform technical solutions and ultimately create winning content for proposals.
- Supports multiple, dynamic proposal operations teams comprised of proposal managers, coordinators, solution architects, graphic designers, and SMEs to support ~500 opportunities annually.
- Managed past performance library, writer handbook, and writer standard operating procedures while mentoring junior writers and participating in interview panels for proposal writing center candidates.
Staff Operations Officer
Acclaim Technical Services
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Directed operations for a globally distributed team supporting a confidential customer at a restricted site.
- Utilized customer-specific databases to conduct research and produce summaries, reports, and official correspondence on various cyber security topics, enhancing client understanding of critical issues.
- Designed classified activities, provided written operational guidance in response to complex, time-sensitive requirements, and coordinated on legal and policy issues impacting clandestine operations.
- Monitored trends in international finance and regulation to ensure uninterrupted financial operations for multiple proprietaries, supporting compliance and strategic decision-making.
- Applied subject matter expertise in telecommunications, satellite systems, and cybersecurity; translated complex technical concepts into clear data points to inform senior leadership and policy makers.
- Acted as the primary point of contact and lead briefer for a multi-million-dollar global project.
- Developed talking points for briefings to senior client leadership and U.S. Congress, effectively communicating key insights and fostering informed discussions.
- Excelled in a fast-paced working environment which required collaboration and creativity concurrent to impending deadlines and diverse requirements from customers.
- U.S. Government Client
Staff Operations Officer
Novetta
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Conducted counter-intelligence reviews of high-threat cases in hostile regions and developed mitigation strategies to bolster operational security.
- Supported research program on advanced conventional weapons technologies and proliferation, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Developed virtual operations using mixed media and cyber technologies to improve mission execution.
- Authored internal and external official correspondence to overseas elements and Intelligence Community partners.
- U.S. Government Client
Senior Analyst
GCI
11.2014 - 11.2017
- Coordinated collection, evaluation, and dissemination of intelligence information from diverse HUMINT sources to support informed decision-making.
- Maintained oversight of HUMINT collection strategy for priority targets and aligned collection with partners in the Intelligence Community.
- Collaborated with multiple matrixed country analysis teams to develop and deliver finished analytic products that addressed strategic objectives.
- Conducted comprehensive technical debriefings of HUMINT sources in overseas locations.
- Assessed consumer feedback on reporting and evaluated infrastructure and telecommunications requirements to enhance service delivery in the intelligence community.
- Crafted time-sensitive correspondence in response to complex requirements and made recommendations to support overseas operational elements.
- U.S. Government Client
Consultant
Entegra Systems
07.2013 - 11.2014
- Collaborate with U.S. government clients to assess and fulfill project needs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Extract intelligence information from bulk data sets; coordinate reporting streams across multiple technical collections to ensure comprehensive insights.
- Triage bulk data sets by identifying unique file types and media instances; coordinate technical and linguistic support to enhance data analysis.
- Wrote compartmented and staff channel intelligence reports that were accurately sourced and appropriately classified; coordinated passage of intelligence reports to relevant intelligence community partners.
- Ensured the protection of sources and methods by evaluating and coordinating requests for information to be shared with customers throughout the intelligence community.
Junior Proposal Writer
Booz Allen Hamilton
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Reviewed RFPs and Statements of Work, assisting capture and proposal managers in outlining accurate and competitive responses.
- Coordinated with technical SMEs to generate draft responses that included critical information in proposals.
- Performed all source analysis to determine historic and current patterns in global proliferation.
- Liaised with U.S. government clients to facilitate effective engagement.
Counterterrorism Intern
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
10.2010 - 05.2011
- Analyzed data to identify U.S.-based individuals linked to terrorist networks, informing strategies to mitigate lone wolf threats.
- Researched and published reports detailing threat streams in the Middle East and Horn of Africa, enhancing understanding of regional security dynamics.
- Worked in Baltimore office
National Security Internship Program
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Conducted open source analysis of Arabic media, including internet sites, videos, and press releases, to inform strategic assessments.
- Monitored operations traffic for potential threats, developing real-time, all-source information analysis to enhance situational awareness for the Homeland Security community.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Project Leader
Davis United World Scholars Program
Al-Walajah, West Bank
07.2009 - 08.2009
- Secured $10,000 grant from Kathryn Davis Foundation as sole author, facilitating research initiatives.
- Conducted academic research in West Bank, examining local cultural practices to contribute to understanding of regional dynamics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Eastern Studies/French Language
Hood College
Maryland05-2011
Intensive Media Arabic Language Course -
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.08-2010
Advanced Arabic Translation and Composition Course -
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.08-2010
Skills
- RFP analysis & proposal writing
- Project management
- Agile work processes
- Subject matter expertise
- Specialized products for customer engagement and procurement shaping
Phone
cell, (240) 446-3935
Accolades
- 07/15, GCI Spot Award for Outstanding Performance and Contribution to Mission
- 01/11, Letter of Commendation from FBI Director Robert S. Mueller for Support to Domestic Terrorism Case
Languages
Arabic
Limited
French
Professional
Certification
- SAFe Agile Practitioner
- ITIL v5 (pending)
Timeline
Technical Writer V
Akima, LLC
03.2021 - Current
Staff Operations Officer
Acclaim Technical Services
07.2018 - 03.2021
Staff Operations Officer
Novetta
12.2017 - 06.2018
Senior Analyst
GCI
11.2014 - 11.2017
Consultant
Entegra Systems
07.2013 - 11.2014
Junior Proposal Writer
Booz Allen Hamilton
06.2011 - 06.2013
Counterterrorism Intern
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
10.2010 - 05.2011
National Security Internship Program
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
06.2010 - 08.2010
Project Leader
Davis United World Scholars Program
07.2009 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Eastern Studies/French Language
Hood College
Intensive Media Arabic Language Course -
George Washington University
Advanced Arabic Translation and Composition Course -
George Washington University