Proposal Writer - On-call

ICF Olson; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks a versatile Proposal Writer to shape narratives around emerging technologies and public services. You will distill complex ideas about digital modernization, data analytics, and AI into plain language grounded in real outcomes, collaborating with delivery teams and leaders to win government work.

You’ll craft proposals across technical and management volumes, lead technical writing efforts, and develop capability statements that showcase our expertise in digital transformation and

Qualifications

• Federal and/or state proposals experience required.
• 10+ years in a technical writing or proposal development role.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Able to engage staff at all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with AI and/or automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit high-quality proposals, including technical, management, and past performance volumes.
• Review and refine proposal content to ensure clarity, accuracy and RFP alignment.
• Lead technical writing efforts for strategic proposal submissions in digital modernization, data analytics, AI/ML, agile methods, engineering, and cyber security.
• Engage in solutioning with technical and BD teams to articulate approaches that meet client needs.
• Create capability statements and technical briefs showcasing expertise in digital transformation and data-driven solutions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Clear writing

Audience focus

AI interest

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree

Job description

Are you a writer who gets curious when things don’t make sense? We’re looking for a versatile writer who is eager to learn, looking to connect the dots, and ready to wrangle terminology into compelling prose. You don’t need to be an expert on the subject, but you do need to care about how things work and how to explain why it matters in a way people can understand. If you can bring clarity from jargon without getting lost in it and have experience with government proposals, we would love to hear from you.

As a Proposal Writer within ICF’s Digital Modernization and Experience (DMX) Group, you’ll help shape the story behind emerging technologies and public services, crafting narratives that reflect our vision, capabilities, and commitment to winning work that drives government impact. You’ll work across technology and communication opportunities, distilling complex ideas about innovation, human-centered design, and data-driven services into plain language that’s grounded in real outcomes.

This role offers the chance to collaborate directly with delivery teams, subject matter experts, and key leaders, helping connect ICF’s experiences and strengths to what matters most to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit high-quality proposals, including technical, management, and past performance volumes.
• Review and refine proposal content produced by proposal teams to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements.
• Lead technical writing efforts for strategic proposal submissions, particularly in areas focused on digital modernization, application development, data analytics, AI/ML, agile methodologies, engineering, and cyber security.
• Engage actively in the solutioning process for proposals, collaborating with technical and business development teams to articulate technical approaches that meet specific client needs.
• Create targeted capability statements and technical briefs that effectively showcase our organization’s expertise in digital transformation, agile engineering, and data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related fields.
• 10+ years supporting or writing federal and/or state proposals.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Proven ability to engage productively with staff at all levels of an organization.
• 10+ years in a technical writing or proposal development role, ideally within technology, digital experience or communication sectors.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a focus on clarity, structure, and audience-centered technical writing.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting projects directly or managing deliverables across teams.
• Demonstrated interest or experience with AI and/or automation tools.

Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involve the use of AI.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $108,476.00 - $184,409.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

About ICF ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.