Junior Proposal Writer

GovCIO

. Create compliant and compelling proposal content by analyzing solicitation requirements and working as part of a team .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating compliant and compelling proposal content for Government solicitations, with strong capabilities in collaboration, communication, and content development. Proficient in tailoring non-technical proposal sections and ensuring alignment with overall proposal strategy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal WritingGovernment SolicitationsContent DevelopmentCollaborationMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingContent DevelopmentPast Performance WritingResume WritingRFP ResponseRFQ ResponseNon-Technical Proposal SectionsData AccuracyStoryboarding

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

FederalCivilianDoDICIT Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create compliant and compelling proposal content by analyzing solicitation requirements and working as part of a team
Support and lead past performance and resume creation with oversight and coaching
Iteratively develop content using best practices such as storyboarding
Deliver required artifacts according to schedule
Collaborate with proposal team members to integrate win themes, discriminators, and strengths into assigned written sections
Ensure data accuracy and alignment with overall proposal strategy and messaging
Serve as a past performance or resume writer covering multiple contracts or candidates
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's with 1-3 years (or commensurate experience)
Experience responding to Government solicitations, RFPs, RFQs, etc.
Ability to write compliant and compelling proposal sections in response to Government solicitations in support of a variety of departments and agencies (Federal/Civilian and DoD/IC)
Experience writing and tailoring content for non-technical proposal sections (e.g., past performance, resumes) for a wide variety of IT solutions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment
Some experience writing for government proposals valued at $25M and greater preferred
Clearance Required: None