Senior Proposal Writer

Job Description

The Senior Proposal Writer is responsible for leading the development of high quality, compelling proposal content for complex government bids supporting federal civilian and defense customers. This role requires a strong ability to translate raw technical information into clear, persuasive prose; collaborate closely with solution architects and subject matter experts (SMEs); and deliver compliant, responsive, and differentiated proposal sections under tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities
• Develop written proposal content including technical approaches, management approaches, and other narrative sections that require technical insight 
• Work closely with solution architects (SAs) to understand solution designs and articulate them clearly for proposal evaluators
• Engage with SMEs across diverse technical domains to gather, synthesize, and refine raw technical input into polished narrative
• Ensure proposal content is compliant with solicitation requirements, aligns with win themes, and reflects a strong understanding of the customer mission
• Maintain the ability to manage and prioritize multiple bids and deadlines concurrently
• Collaborate with proposal managers, graphics specialists, and other team members throughout the proposal lifecycle
• Edit and refine submitted content to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to industry writing standards
• Apply industry best practices (e.g., Shipley, APMP) to produce structured, customer focused, and compelling proposal narratives
• Participate in color team reviews and activities (Blue, Pink, Red, Gold) 

Education and Background

• Minimum of 6 years of experience developing proposal content for federal civilian and defense customers, including work specifically supporting the IC 
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, Technical Writing, or a related field
• Additional experience or technical writing certificate in lieu of degree would be acceptable

Years of Experience

6+ years

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to convert complex technical material into clear, compelling written content
• Proven experience writing technical and management approaches for federal proposals
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while managing multiple concurrent deadlines
• Strong interviewing skills for gathering information from SMEs
• Excellent written communication, organization, and attention to detail Proficient in MS Office Suite and SharePoint 

Preferred Skills

• Active security clearance or ability to obtain a clearance
• Shipley, APMP Practitioner, or other formal proposal management/writing methodology training
• Experience with proposals for classified or IC customers
• Familiarity with proposal collaboration tools and environments; i.e. SharePoint, VT Docs, PSCi 

Working Conditions

Flexibility to work late nights and weekends, as required.

• Happy-Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful -Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest -Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble -Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry -Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle -Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.