Hybrid Federal Proposal Writer – Reston/Chantilly

Science Applications International Corp.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

SAIC in Reston/Chantilly, Virginia seeks a seasoned Proposal Writer to craft Federal RFx responses with minimal oversight. You will lead content development, interview SMEs, and ensure narratives are compliant and persuasive.

Responsibilities include developing templates, supporting capture efforts, mentoring junior writers, and leveraging AI tools to improve quality and efficiency. Local candidates preferred for hybrid work.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Journalism, English, Business, IT, Communications, or related field.
• 10+ years of Federal proposal writing experience.
• 8+ years with a Master's degree; or 4+ years in lieu of degree.
• U.S. Citizenship with active Secret Clearance ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Experience across full lifecycle Federal proposal support.
• Ability to understand technically complex information and write clearly.

Responsibilities

• Write original content for Federal RFx responses including resumes, past performance, and narrative volumes.
• Interview candidates and SMEs to develop proposal artifacts that are clear, concise, persuasive, compliant, and compelling.
• 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.
• Conduct peer reviews and serve as reviewer in color reviews.
• Collaborate with capture, technical, and SMEs to align content with win strategies.
• Coach and mentor less-experienced writers and participate in training and development activities.

Skills

Federal proposal writing

Interviewing SMEs

Content development

Editing & proofreading

Leadership & mentoring

Capture strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/English/Business/IT/Communications

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AI tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SAIC in Reston/Chantilly, Virginia seeks a seasoned Proposal Writer to craft Federal RFx responses with minimal oversight. You will lead content development, interview SMEs, and ensure narratives are compliant and persuasive.

Responsibilities include developing templates, supporting capture efforts, mentoring junior writers, and leveraging AI tools to improve quality and efficiency. Local candidates preferred for hybrid work.