Government Proposal Writer/Editor

Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

1099 contractor

Job summary

WinBiz seeks a skilled Proposal Writer/Editor to join our remote team. You will transform draft content into compliant, winning government proposals (RFI/RFPs, etc.), working with SMEs and the Proposal Manager to align with templates and evaluation criteria.

You will interview SMEs when needed, edit for clarity, ensure page limits, and maintain rigorous compliance with federal procurement rules. A data-driven storyteller, you’ll deliver high-impact content from a home office.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in American business English.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or similar.
• 5 years Federal Proposal experience and 10 years general proposal experience.
• Shipley training or APMP Foundation credential.
• Strong MS Word skills, especially styles and layout.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit for clarity, translating jargon into plain English in active voice.
• Structure templates for technical and management volumes to RFP instructions.
• Review RFP requirements and analyze amendments for content impact.
• Edit for fit to meet page limits while preserving impact and compliance.
• Collaborate with Graphic Artist to validate graphics for compliance.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with RFP requirements and participate in reviews.
• Work remotely with clients in US time zones and manage multiple projects.

Skills

American English

Advanced writing

Remote collaboration

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.