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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing persuasive proposals for Federal Government solicitations, with a strong focus on technical writing, editing, and collaboration across teams. Proven ability to translate complex requirements into clear, evaluator-focused content while adhering to Federal proposal development methodologies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Federal Proposal WritingEvaluator-Focused Content DevelopmentProposal Strategy DevelopmentActive Secret ClearanceShipley Methodology Familiarity
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Technical WritingProposal DevelopmentEditingAnalytical SkillsContent DevelopmentRFP/RFQ/RFI ResponsePast Performance NarrativesColor-Team ReviewsOperational Solutions DevelopmentRisk Management
Soft Skills
CollaborationTime ManagementCommunication
Tools & Technologies
AI-Enabled Writing ToolsResearch Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Secret Clearance
Industry Keywords
Federal Government ProposalsComplex Technical RequirementsMission SupportNational SecurityLaw Enforcement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Turn complex government requirements into compelling, persuasive proposals
- Develop winning proposal narratives across management, staffing, transition, quality, risk, technical approaches, and operational solutions
- Work directly with subject matter experts, program leaders, and capture teams to uncover strengths, challenge assumptions, and develop differentiated solutions
- Translate complex solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, PWS/SOW, and Sections L/M) into clear, compliant, evaluator-focused responses
- Create compelling past performance narratives and key personnel qualifications
- Shape proposal strategy through brainstorming, solution development, storyboarding, and color-team reviews
- Elevate proposal content through editing, stronger messaging, and alignment with customer priorities, win themes, and discriminators
- Contribute to business development efforts, including opportunity research, RFI responses, and building a library of proposal content
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum five years of professional proposal or technical writing experience supporting Federal Government proposals
- Strong understanding of Federal solicitations
- Proven ability to develop clear, evaluator-focused technical, management, past performance, and key personnel content
- Excellent writing, editing, and analytical skills
- Ability to collaborate across teams and meet tight deadlines
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have an active Secret clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain one
- Familiarity with Shipley or similar Federal proposal development methodologies
- Experience developing content for complex technical and professional services requirements (SETA, mission support, engineering, national security, law enforcement)
- Experience participating in formal color-team reviews
- Responsible use of AI-enabled writing and research tools
Benefits
Comp & perks- Outstanding benefits and amenities
- Supportive work environment
- Continuous opportunities for professional growth
- Contributions recognized and rewarded