Technical Writer

About the role

SAIC is looking for a seasoned, cleared senior-level Proposal Writer who is accomplished with writing original content for all sections of Federal RFx, with minimal oversight. This position offers hybrid work opportunities, with primary work to be completed in the Reston or Chantilly, Virginia areas. The candidate should be local to the Northern Virginia area.

Responsibilities

• Provide full lifecycle, Federal proposal support, from content planning, template development, and writing and editing key sections (resumes, past performance, and narrative volumes), through submission.
• Coach and mentor junior writers and participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in peer and color reviews and apply analytical skills to process efficiencies and proposal quality through the use of proprietary AI tools.
• Interview candidates and SMEs, and engage with fellow contributors to develop proposal artifacts that are clear, concise, persuasive, compliant, and compelling.
• Ensure accurate content that is error-free and aligned to RFx requirements, company process, capture strategies, and industry best practices.
• Peer review teammates' work and solicit reviews of your own work.
• Participate in formal color reviews, sharing crucial insight, knowledge, and expertise.
• Coach and mentor less experienced writers.
• Engage in the earliest stages of capture strategy development.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree or higher (or equivalent) in Journalism, English, Business, Information Technology, Communication Arts, or other relevant fields.
• 10 years of solid Federal proposal writing experience, preferably solutions-based proposals (8 years of experience with a Master’s Degree).
• Must be a US Citizen.
• TS with active SCI investigation highly desirable for DMV area residents.
• Experience with writing proposals or technical documents for the Federal Government.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FEDSIM/AAS, OTA, and Self-Scoring bids.
• Champion of AI tools for quality improvements and efficiency.
• Knowledge of infrastructure modernization, applications/software development and sustainment, cloud solutions, warfighter solutions, and agile methodologies for defense, civilian, space, and National security sectors of the federal government.

Benefits

• Professional development and career growth through a mature mentor-protégé program and robust training opportunities (e.g., emerging technologies, including AI, leadership development, and industry best practices).
• Competitive compensation and a flexible work schedule with work-life balance.
• Recognition includes: Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2026, America’s Best Midsize Employers (TIME, 2024), Forbes Best Large Employers (Forbes, 2023), Ranked #1 of Top Companies for Veterans (DiversityInc – 2022), Ranked #7 of Top 25 Veteran Employers (Military.com - 2022).

Pay

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain TS/SCI. Active TS/SCI highly desirable for DMV area residents.

Schedule: Full-Time, hybrid (primary work in Reston or Chantilly, VA). Travel: Yes - 10% of the time.