Government Proposal Writer/Editor

WinBiz Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

1099 Independent Contractor

Job summary

WinBiz Consulting seeks a Proposal Writer/Editor to craft compliant, compelling government proposal content (RFI/RFPs, multi-award responses) in collaboration with SMEs and the Proposal Manager. You’ll translate jargon into clear English, ensure alignment with win themes, and drive content through to final submission.

The role is remote, project-based, 1099 Independent Contractor, with clients primarily in US Eastern Time Zone.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or similar disciplines or equivalent experience.
• 5 years Federal Proposal experience and 10 years of general proposal experience.
• Shipley training or APMP Foundation credential.
• Native fluency in American business English and expert-level writing.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit for clarity, ensuring compliance and concise messaging within page limits.
• Collaborate with the Proposal Manager and SMEs to structure technical, management, resumes, and past performance volumes.
• Review RFP requirements and amendments for content impact and fit.
• Edit for consistency and to meet word/page constraints while preserving impact.
• Coordinate with Graphic Artist to validate graphics for compliance and impact.
• Manage multiple remote projects with strict deadlines and US-time-zone client meetings.

Skills

Federal proposal experience

Expert-level writing

American business English

APMP/Shipley credential

Education

Bachelor's in English/Journ.

Tools

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

The Proposal Writer/Editor applies expert-level writing and editing skills as well as our formal proposal methodology to all types of government proposals (RFI/RFP responses, Multi-award vehicle responses, Market surveys, etc.) The Writer works closely with the Proposal Manager and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to turn draft material into compliant and compelling content that’s within page limits and consistent with the client’s win themes. When necessary, the Writer also directly interviews SMEs to clarify draft content, empowering SMEs to focus on there are of technical expertise rather than on writing. Above all, the Writer is a storyteller who can identify and elaborate the client’s expertise into a winning message while maintaining compliance with all RFP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit for clarity and simplicity, translating jargon into plain English in the active voice while copy editing for grammatical perfection.
• Work with the Proposal Manager to structure templates for the technical volume, management volume, resumes, and past performance examples to RFP instructions (Section L), reflecting the Statement of Work (Section C) and evaluation criteria (Section M).
• Review RFP requirements and analyze amendments for impact on content.
• Edit for “fit” when necessary to achieve desired page count without sacrificing impact or compliance.
• Collaborate with the Graphic Artist to validate graphics for compliance and impact.
• Continuously check compliance against RFP requirements and participate in status meetings, color reviews, and white glove reviews.
• Native fluency in American business English and expert-level writing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or similar disciplines, or else equivalent experience writing business content for a living
• 5 years of Federal Proposal experience and 10 years of general proposal experience
• Solid understanding of Federal procurement processes
• Shipley training or APMP Foundation credential
• Expert-level familiarity with Microsoft Word, including styles sheets, tables, cross-references, and page layout
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive, especially with respect to version control
• Self-starter who can manage multiple projects with absolutely inflexible deadlines
• Able to work effectively in a remote enterprise and participate in virtual meetings with clients during business hours in US time zones
• Access to a strong Internet connection and a personal computer that can run the latest version of Microsoft Office.

This is a project-based, remote work, 1099 Independent Contractor position. Our clients are located predominantly in the US Eastern Time Zone. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

WinBiz helps small and mid-size companies grow by teaming with them to compete for and win new contracts. We’re particularly passionate about building the capacity of small, women-owned, or historically disadvantaged businesses by giving them access to “large company” proposal management that’s tailored to their unique needs. We’re a high-energy team that takes pride in making the impossible look easy, and we’re looking add some experienced and talented new members to the “WinBiz Family” this year.

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