Call for CVs: Technical Proposal Writer

McColm & Company; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm is seeking freelance Technical Writers to join their team of proposal writers. This role involves crafting compelling technical proposals for U.S. government bids, focusing on areas such as security, diplomacy, and economic growth. Successful candidates will leverage their extensive experience and subject matter expertise to deliver high-quality work independently and within tight deadlines. Join a mission-driven organization that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to impactful projects that make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in U.S. government proposal writing.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend bid preparation meetings to support proposal narrative development.
• Write clear technical approaches that meet bid requirements.

Skills

Technical Writing

Proposal Development

Editing

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Management Skills

Job description

LEVEL

Senior/Expert

LOCATION

Fully remote

TYPE

Consultant/Contract

McColm & Company (McCO) is a mission-driven and customer-focused consulting firm that equips change makers with the knowledge, skills, and insights they need to succeed in an increasingly complex world. McCO specializes in supporting U.S. federal customers with internationally and thematically focused portfolios by designing and delivering bespoke professional training programs, effective capacity building programs, and by providing highly specialized advisory and analysis expertise to decision makers.

McColm and Company seeks freelance Technical Writers who are interested in being part of a pool of proposal writers to provide critical technical writing and proposal development on proposals relevant to their technical area of expertise. Successful candidates will bring relevant and extensive U.S. Government proposal writing experience.

Description & Requirements

Technical Proposal Writers will be contracted on a consultancy basis to support McCO in designing and developing technical approaches related to professional training, capacity building, advisory and technical consulting, and research and analysis for specific opportunities (primarily funded by DOS, DOD, and DoI) in areas such as security, peacebuilding, diplomacy, economic growth, trade, conservation, climate, and energy. They will support the Business Development Unit by providing technical writing, quality assurance, and editing on proposals. Candidates will enter into a long-term framework agreement with McCO, reporting to the Director of Business Development. Work authorization in the US is required.

Successful candidates must be proactive self-starters with strong writing, editing, communication, interpersonal, strategic thinking, and management skills. They should have demonstrated experience in proposal and new business development following Shipley procedures and the ability to deliver high-quality work independently within tight deadlines. Candidates may also be involved in team proposals. Essential skills include advanced technical solution design, a deep understanding of customer culture and business practices, and a proven win rate.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Attend key bid preparation meetings to support the identification of win themes and development of key messages in the proposal narrative
2. Leverage deep customer knowledge to support designing responsive technical solutions
3. Contribute to workplan development in collaboration with bid managers
4. Write clear, compelling, and complete technical approaches that meet bid requirements and evaluation criteria
5. Coordinate with specialists across the organization to incorporate their input, ensuring a unified technical voice
6. Lead or participate in color team reviews and identify content formats (e.g., infographics, diagrams) to enhance bid readability
7. Support or lead other proposal sections (e.g., Management Approach, Past Performance) as required

Requirements

• Subject matter expertise in one of McCO's three service areas: professional training and capacity building, advisory and technical consulting, or research and analysis
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a lead technical writer on successful U.S. government bids, especially for DOD, DOS, and DOI
• Proven ability to design innovative, practical, and feasible technical solutions for federal proposals
• Ability to work flexibly within a team in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

McColm & Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Due to high application volume, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status.