Proposal Writer

Heven AeroTech; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Virginia is seeking a Proposal Writer skilled in developing complying proposal content for U.S. Government solicitations. Responsibilities include writing and editing technical proposals for defense contracts and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and experience with federal acquisitions, ideally in aerospace. The position fosters collaboration with various teams and offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience writing U.S. federal government proposals.
• Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS proposal requirements.
• Ability to translate complex aerospace concepts into clear narratives.

Responsibilities

• Write and format proposal volumes for federal opportunities.
• Translate technical concepts into clear proposal language.
• Develop narratives according to evaluation criteria.

Skills

Technical writing

Proposal writing

Editing skills

Understanding of FAR/DFARS

Document organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Title: Proposal Writer

Company: Heven AeroTech

Location: Sterling, Virginia

FLSA: Exempt

Role Summary: The Proposal Writer is responsible for developing compliant, compelling, technically accurate proposal content for U.S. Government solicitations, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and BAAs. This role works closely with engineering, program management, capture teams, and subject matter experts to translate complex aerospace technologies into persuasive proposal narratives that align with federal acquisition requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and format proposal volumes for federal aerospace and defense opportunities.
• Translate technical aerospace concepts (UAS, avionics, propulsion, ISR systems, autonomy, etc.) into clear proposal language.
• Develop narrative responses aligned with evaluation criteria, statement of work (SOW), and instructions to offerors.
• Analyze solicitations to identify proposal requirements, evaluation factors, and compliance matrices.
• Ensure all proposal sections adhere to FAR/DFARS requirements and agency guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with formatting, page limits, and submission requirements.
• Interview engineers, program managers, and SMEs to gather technical inputs.
• Convert technical inputs into persuasive proposal narratives emphasizing performance, innovation, and mission relevance.
• Coordinate with capture managers to align proposal messaging with win strategies.
• Support development of win themes, discriminators, and value propositions.
• Ensure proposal narratives reflect customer mission priorities and acquisition objectives.
• Contribute to storyboard development and proposal outlines.
• Perform technical editing, copy editing, and formatting across proposal volumes.
• Ensure consistency in tone, terminology, and messaging.
• Participate in color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold, and White reviews).
• Maintain proposal libraries, reusable content, and past performance narratives.
• Track deadlines and coordinate inputs across internal teams.
• Support proposal production and final submission.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience writing U.S. federal government proposals in aerospace, defense, or technology sectors.
• Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS proposal requirements and federal acquisition processes.
• Demonstrated experience writing proposals for agencies such as DoD, NASA, DHS, FAA, or other federal agencies.
• Ability to translate complex aerospace engineering concepts into clear written narratives.
• Excellent writing, editing, and document organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting UAS/UAV, defense aviation, space systems, or advanced aerospace programs.
• Familiarity with Shipley proposal processes or similar proposal methodologies.
• Experience writing technical volumes, management volumes, and past performance sections.
• Experience supporting IDIQ, OTA, SBIR/STTR, or BAA proposals.
• Active or previously held U.S. security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to maintain a stable, upright seated or standing position for extended periods (typically 6–10 hours per day) without significant physical fatigue.
• High-frequency use of fingers and wrists for data entry, complex coding, and navigating digital interfaces using keyboards and mice.
• The capacity for "near-point" visual tasking, involving the ability to focus on high-resolution displays for long durations and process dense information without excessive eye strain.

Benefits Overview: Heven AeroTech offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off/sick, and additional protections such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and short- and long-term disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Heven AeroTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.