Proposal Writer

SENIOR PROPOSAL WRITER

Position Description

Job Title

Senior Proposal Writer

Department

Business Development / Capture Management

Location

Chantilly, VA (Hybrid)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience Level

Senior — 8+ years of federal proposal writing experience

Clearance

Active TS/SCI preferred

Target Salary Range

$130,000 - $175,000

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Proposal Writer with a strong track record on federal proposals to independently lead the development of compelling, compliant content for complex Intelligence Community solicitations. This is a senior role: the ideal candidate works with minimal oversight, shapes win strategy into narrative, and is trusted to represent proposal quality in front of capture and executive leadership. Experience supporting National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) programs is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently write and edit compliant, persuasive content across all proposal volumes (Technical, Management, Staffing, Past Performance, Pricing narrative).
• Translate capture win themes, discriminators, and technical SME input into a cohesive, compelling narrative.
• Interview SMEs and program staff to develop content on tight timelines with minimal direction.
• Serve as a color team reviewer, evaluating proposal quality and compliance against RFP requirements.
• Develop compliant outlines and storyboards directly from RFP/RFI instructions and evaluation criteria.
• Partner with graphic designers on visuals and develop oral presentation scripts as needed.
• Manage competing proposal deadlines, including evening/weekend work during crunch periods.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Business, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 8+ years of experience writing proposal content for U.S. federal government solicitations.
• Demonstrated success on large, complex federal proposals (technical, management, and past performance volumes).
• Strong understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle, contract vehicles, and proposal preparation instructions (Section L/M).
• Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills; proven ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience supporting NGA programs or familiarity with the NGA/GEOINT customer community.
• Experience on large federal prime proposals ($100M+ total contract value) in IT services or systems engineering.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, proposal management tools, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience using AI-assisted writing tools to improve efficiency without sacrificing content quality.

Pay: $130,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chantilly, VA 20152