Proposal Writer

SAIC

. Write original content for all sections of Federal RFx responses with minimal oversight, including resumes, past performance, and narrative volumes .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Federal proposal writing, including content planning, template development, and editing, while ensuring compliance with RFx requirements and industry best practices. Proficient in utilizing analytical skills and AI tools to enhance proposal quality and process efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Proposal WritingContent PlanningWin Strategies DevelopmentStrong Writing SkillsActive Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingEditingContent DevelopmentCritical ThinkingTechnical Document WritingGrammar ProficiencyTemplate DevelopmentProcess ImprovementAI Tools ProficiencyLifecycle Proposal Support

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoringCollaborationTime ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

FEDSIM/AASOTASelf-Scoring BidsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentInfrastructure ModernizationCloud SolutionsAgile MethodologiesWarfighter SolutionsNational Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write original content for all sections of Federal RFx responses with minimal oversight, including resumes, past performance, and narrative volumes
Interview candidates and subject matter experts and engage with contributors to develop clear, concise, persuasive, compliant, and compelling proposal artifacts
Incorporate win strategies, themes, and discriminators into proposal artifacts
Develop templates and support content planning across the proposal lifecycle
Ensure content is accurate, error-free, and aligned to RFx requirements, company processes, capture strategies, and industry best practices
Conduct peer reviews and incorporate feedback
Serve as a reviewer in formal color reviews
Participate in capture strategy development
Collaborate with capture, technical, and subject matter experts to align content with win strategies and evaluator objectives
Apply analytical skills to improve process efficiency and proposal quality, including through proprietary AI tools
Coach and mentor less-experienced writers
Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Proposal Development Center
Participate in training and development activities, including emerging technologies, leadership development, and industry best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA or BS degree or higher (or equivalent) in Journalism, English, Business, Information Technology, Communication Arts, or a related field, and 10+ years of Federal proposal writing experience; 8+ years of experience with a Master’s degree; an additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
Experience providing full lifecycle Federal proposal support, from content planning, template development, and writing and editing key sections (resumes, past performance, and narrative volumes) through submission
Experience writing proposals or technical documents for the Federal Government
Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to quickly understand technically complex information
Strong writing, communication, and English-language skills, including grammar and editing proficiency
Demonstrated ability to incorporate win strategies, themes, and discriminators into proposal artifacts
Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with all levels of management and content developers
Ability to work efficiently and successfully under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities
Ability to successfully execute multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to travel as necessary
Experience with FEDSIM/AAS, OTA, and Self-Scoring bids (desired)
Proficiency with AI tools for quality improvements and efficiency (desired)
Knowledge of infrastructure modernization, applications/software development and sustainment, cloud solutions, warfighter solutions, and agile methodologies across defense, civilian, space, and national security sectors of the Federal government (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule
Equal Opportunity Employer