Proposal Writer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop compelling, compliant, and persuasive technical proposal content aligned with win strategies and solicitation requirements
• Own proposal content development for assigned sections from concept development through final submission
• Collaborate closely with SMEs, capture managers, solution architects, engineers, and leadership teams to gather and synthesize technical information
• Translate complex IT solutions, technical approaches, and win themes into clear, concise, and customer-focused narratives
• Lead and participate in solutioning sessions, storyboarding, and content strategy discussions
• Conduct SME interviews and proactively gather information needed to support proposal responses
• Support and participate in color team reviews, incorporating feedback and refining content for executive-level evaluations
• Ensure proposal content is compliant, accurate, consistent, and aligned with proposal strategy and evaluation criteria
• Track industry trends, emerging technologies, and organizational capabilities to continuously strengthen proposal content libraries and reusable assets
• Contribute to knowledge management initiatives, including maintaining proposal repositories, templates, and reusable content

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting Federal proposal development, with a strong focus on technical writing, editing, RFIs, white papers, and proposal content creation
• Proven experience collaborating with technical SMEs to develop and refine complex IT proposal narratives
• Strong working knowledge of Shipley methodology and the Federal proposal development lifecycle, including technical volumes, past performance, and pricing narratives
• Demonstrated ability to transform highly technical concepts into compelling, easy-to-understand proposal content
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and grammar skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Able to think critically, synthesize information from multiple sources, and create unified, persuasive messaging
• Experience reviewing proposal content for compliance, consistency, clarity, and proper terminology usage
• Understanding of generative AI tools and how they can support proposal development, content optimization, and tone alignment
• Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments in deadline-driven environments
• Strong knowledge management and content organization experience
• Advanced Microsoft Word expertise and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Visio, as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Strong understanding of the Federal contracting landscape and procurement environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting proposals within the Federal IT market
• Marketing or communications experience within the technology industry
• Experience supporting small business growth initiatives and proposal operations