Federal Acquisition & Proposal Editor Expert

JAMES C. RIVES

Richmond, VA ***********@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Federal acquisition and contract support specialist/editor with four years of experience supporting pre-award government procurement activities, including RFP analysis, FAR-based compliance review, cost/price documentation, and proposal package preparation. Extensive background supporting federal and donor-funded acquisitions by reviewing solicitation requirements, identifying compliance gaps, coordinating with subject matter experts, and preparing submission-ready procurement documentation for internal and external review. Proven ability to work independently in fully remote environments while supporting deadline-driven acquisition actions tied to more than $500M in awarded contracts.

Technical Editor (Consultant)

Chemonics International Inc., Washington, D.C. (Remote)

Sep 2025 – Oct 2025

●Reviewed and edited cost/price narratives and supporting documentation to ensure alignment with solicitation instructions, funding limitations, and evaluation criteria prior to submission.

●Created and maintained compliance checklists, tables of contents, and standardized templates to support accurate and complete procurement packages.

●Identified documentation inconsistencies between cost narratives, budgets, and solicitation requirements; coordinated resolution with cost SMEs and proposal teams.

●Prepared submission-ready procurement documentation for internal quality control and leadership review prior to delivery.

Cost Editor / Publications Manager

Chemonics International Inc., Washington, DC (Remote)

March 2023 – April 2025

●Provided pre-award support for federal and donor-funded procurements by reviewing RFPs and solicitation documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with FAR-based requirements.

●Reviewed and edited cost/price narratives and supporting documentation to ensure alignment with solicitation instructions, funding limitations, and evaluation criteria prior to submission.

●Created and maintained compliance checklists, tables of contents, and standardized templates to support accurate and complete procurement packages.

●Identified documentation inconsistencies between cost narratives, budgets, and solicitation requirements; coordinated resolution with cost SMEs and proposal teams.

●Prepared submission-ready procurement documentation for internal quality control and leadership review prior to delivery.

●Maintained controlled proposal content libraries in SharePoint to support repeatable, compliant acquisition documentation.

●Served as primary liaison between proposal teams and cost SMEs, supporting timely resolution of acquisition-related questions.

Cost Editor / Publications Associate

Chemonics International Inc., Washington, DC (Remote)

August 2021 – March 2023

●Supported federal acquisition activities by reviewing solicitation documents, interpreting RFP instructions, and ensuring proposal and cost documentation met compliance standards.

●Edited and validated Excel, Adobe, and Word-based cost volumes and price narratives, checking numerical consistency and alignment with solicitation requirements.

●Assisted in preparing complete procurement packages by ensuring all required documentation was accurate, properly signed/dated, and fully compliant.

Recruiting Assistant / Jr. Recruiter

Astyra Corporation, Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Apr 2017 – Aug 2021

●Edited and formatted job postings, candidate profiles, and recruitment communications for clarity, brand voice, and accuracy.

●Managed multiple editing and recruitment projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict timelines.

●Collaborated with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, compliant content delivery.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in English, Creative Writing — University of Mary Washington

SKILLS & TOOLS

Editorial Expertise: Copyediting, proofreading, AP Style, brand voice, content accuracy, grammar, and formatting consistency, and collaborative editing workflows, SEO, SEO I & II certifications (HubSpot)

Digital Tools: Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat Pro, SharePoint, MS Office, Excel, MS Teams, Zoom, WebEx, WordPress, BOX, Slack

Compliance: Accessibility standards (Section 508), federal regulatory guidelines, content verification, FARS/DFARS

Collaboration: Cross-functional teamwork, creative reviews, stakeholder communication

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