Principal Proposal Writer

ASRC Federal; Great Falls Crossing (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal, a leading government contractor, is hiring a Principal Proposal Writer to support the Pricing Group. This remote role requires extensive experience in government contracting and proposal writing, facilitating clear communication of technical specifications. The position ensures adherence to RFP requirements while overseeing quality materials preparation, contributing to strategic pursuits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health care, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) and education assistance

Paid time off including PTO and holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years in government contracting environment.
• Experienced in proposals and cost volume development.
• Accomplished writer with proposal-related documents.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic pursuits by reviewing solicitations.
• Coordinate cost proposals per RFP requirements.
• Write and edit technical documents across various audiences.

Skills

Proposal writing

Government contracting

Technical documentation

Compliance auditing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or additional work equivalent

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work

ASRC Federal Holding Company is currently seeking a Principal Proposal Writer to join our Pricing Group.

This role is remote but prefer that the role be located within a commutable distance to our Reston, VA office.

Role:

While supporting strategic pursuits across all of ASRC Federal this individual will provide direct support to the Vice President of Pricing by reviewing solicitations and coordinating cost proposals in adherence to the RFP requirements. Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience in a government contracting environment
• 8+ years of experience in proposals and/or cost volume development
• Possess a thorough understanding of Government Federal contract proposal efforts, government documentation, procurement process, proposal preparation, and evaluation and compliance auditing.
• Familiar with the Government procurement lifecycle from development of requirements through award of contracts
• Deep working knowledge of the current Federal Acquisition Regulations and all its subsidiaries (DFAR, AFAR, GFAR, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret government synopsis, Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quote (RFQ), Request for Information (RFI) and solicitations.
• Must be an accomplished writer with in-depth experience creating proposal related documents; i.e. proposal directives, executive summaries, compliance matrixes, proposal outlines, etc.
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree or additional work equivalent
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Government requirements for services, both task orders and strategic contracts preferred.
• Knowledge of all contract types including FFP, CPFF, CPAF and T&M preferred.
• Familiarity with Government Cost Accounting Principles and the FAR preferred .

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of theworkplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.