Proposal Coordinator/ Writer

AET FEDERAL INC; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

AET Federal INC in Tysons, VA seeks a Proposal Coordinator/Writer to join a small, fast-paced GovCon team. You will support proposal development for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, focusing on writing, coordination, compliance, and submission.

The role is on-site, full-time, requiring 3+ years of GovCon proposal experience, sharp editing skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines with SMEs and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 3+ years of proposal writing, GovCon, or related experience.
• Experience with RFI, RFP, and RFQ in government contracting.
• Strong writing and editing, attention to detail.
• Ability to commute and work on-site Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and refine proposal content for technical, management, and corporate sections.
• Tailor language to solicitations and customer priorities.
• Ensure clarity, compliance, and professional tone across sections.
• Draft RFI, RFP, RFQ write-ups from start to submission.
• Incorporate feedback from leadership and SMEs.
• Track proposal schedules, milestones, deadlines, deliverables.
• Maintain compliance matrices, templates, and version control.
• Coordinate inputs from internal contributors and SMEs.
• Perform quality control on grammar, formatting, and completeness.
• Identify gaps and risks to leadership.
• Assist in developing templates and content libraries.

Skills

Proposal writing

GovCon / government contracting

Project coordination

Editing & proofreading

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Job Summary

We are seeking a Proposal Coordinator/ Writer to join the team! The Project Coordinator provides proposal development and coordination support for federal and commercial solicitations, including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and similar opportunities. This role is designed for a small, fast-paced team environment and focuses on proposal writing, organization, compliance, and submission support within a full-time capacity and is a fully on-site position based out of our Tysons, VA office.

Responsibilities

• Proposal Writing & Editing
  • Draft, edit, and refine proposal content, including technical, management, and corporate sections, based on provided guidance and inputs
  • Tailor proposal language to align with solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, and customer priorities
  • Ensure clarity, consistency, compliance, accuracy, and a professional tone across all proposal sections
  • Responsible for drafting all RFI, RFP, and RFQ write-ups from start to submission
  • Incorporate, track, and reconcile feedback from leadership and subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Proposal Coordination & Support
  • Track proposal schedules, milestones, deadlines, and required deliverables
  • Coordinate inputs from internal contributors and SMEs to support timely and compliant submissions
  • Develop and maintain compliance matrices and checklists to ensure solicitation requirements are met
  • Organize proposal files, templates, and maintain version control throughout the proposal lifecycle
• Compliance & Quality Control
  • Review proposals for compliance with solicitation instructions, page limits, formatting, and submission requirements
  • Perform quality control checks for grammar, formatting, consistency, and completeness
  • Identify and flag compliance gaps, risks, and missing information to leadership
• Process Improvement & Organization
  • Assist in developing and maintaining proposal templates, content libraries, and reusable boilerplate materials
  • Identify, recommend, and promote innovative and efficient methods to improve proposal and business development processes
  • Support light process improvements appropriate for a small team environment
  • Maintain organized records of submitted proposals and supporting documentation
• Communication & Collaboration
  • Communicate regularly with leadership regarding proposal status, priorities, risks, and resource needs
  • Participate in proposal-related meetings as needed within part-time hours
  • Work collaboratively with a small team while managing assigned tasks independently
• Deliverables
  • Proposal submission logs and organized proposal files
  • Proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and checklists
  • Drafted and finalized proposal sections and completed submission packages
  • Proposal templates, content libraries, and reusable materials
  • RFI, RFP, and RFQ responses
  • Capability statements, past performance materials, and other business development deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• U.S. Citizenship Required (No Sponsorship Available)
• 3+ years of proposal writing, GovCon, government contracting, or related experience
• Prior knowledge of proposal and government contract verbiage, processes, and business development methodology
• Previous experience writing government proposals, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ responses
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and proofreading skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, small-team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with leadership and SMEs
• Ability to commute and work on-site at AET Federal's designated work location Monday- Friday

Benefits/Perks

• Great Work Environment
• Work-Life Balance
• Career Advancement Opportunities