Proposal Writer

Mayvin

. Write and refine compliant, persuasive technical and management proposal content, including approaches, methodologies, staffing, transition, quality, and risk management .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing compliant and persuasive proposal content for Federal Government solicitations, with strong analytical and editing skills. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to create tailored narratives that align with customer requirements and win themes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal WritingFederal Solicitations UnderstandingTechnical WritingCollaboration Across TeamsColor-Team Review Participation

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingProposal DevelopmentEditingAnalytical SkillsContent DevelopmentRisk ManagementQuality ManagementStaffing MethodologiesTransition PlanningPast Performance Narratives

Soft Skills

Persuasive CommunicationTeam CollaborationDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled Writing ToolsResearch Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

RFPRFQRFIPWSSOWShipley MethodologyFederal Proposal DevelopmentProposal PlanningEvaluator-Focused ResponsesWin Themes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write and refine compliant, persuasive technical and management proposal content, including approaches, methodologies, staffing, transition, quality, and risk management
Analyze solicitation documents (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, PWS/SOW, Sections L/M) and translate requirements into clear, evaluator-focused proposal responses
Collaborate with SMEs, program managers, and capture teams to gather information and develop solution-focused proposal narratives
Develop tailored past performance narratives and key personnel qualifications aligned to relevance, complexity, and solicitation requirements
Participate in proposal planning, solutioning, storyboarding, and color-team reviews
Edit proposal content for clarity, accuracy, readability, and alignment with win themes, discriminators, and customer requirements
Support business development activities, including opportunity research, reusable content development, and RFI responses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess an active Secret clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain one
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
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Business, or related field preferred
Familiarity with Shipley or similar Federal proposal development methodologies preferred
Experience developing content for complex technical and professional services requirements preferred
Experience participating in formal color-team reviews preferred
Responsible use of AI-enabled writing and research tools preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Outstanding benefits and amenities
Supportive work environment
Continuous opportunities for professional growth
Contributions are recognized and rewarded