Remote Federal Proposal Architect

Akima; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akima is seeking a Technical Solution Proposal Writer to work remotely, leading proposal sections and translating complex technical concepts into persuasive content. You will gather information through SME interviews and collaborate with proposal managers, solution architects, and stakeholders to ensure compliant, high-quality responses.

The role requires extensive federal proposal experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple proposals under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of federal government experience.
• 5+ years of technical writing and/or proposal writing experience required.
• 3+ years of experience writing complex, highly technical proposals for government-issued solicitations strongly preferred.
• ANC/8a experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to collaborate with team members to ensure proposal success.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple proposals and competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive proposal content.

Responsibilities

• Lead writing efforts for assigned proposal sections by developing structured, compelling narratives aligned with solicitation requirements.
• Gather information required to develop technically compliant responses through independent research and by conducting interviews with technical SMEs, operations stakeholders, solutions architects, and proposed key personnel.
• Translate technical solutions developed by SMEs and solution architects into clear, concise, and persuasive proposal content.
• Work closely with proposal managers, business development, capture managers, solution architects, and technical SMEs to understand proposed technical approaches and accurately reflect them in written responses.
• Convert complex technical concepts into clear language that communicates the strengths, benefits, and differentiators of proposed solutions.
• Participate in color team reviews by providing constructive feedback to peer contributors and incorporating review feedback into assigned sections.
• Support capture managers with proposal preparation and solution documentation activities prior to solicitation release, as needed.
• Participate in capture and proposal strategy reviews and solution sessions to ensure a clear understanding of the proposed approach and messaging.
• Provide guidance regarding proposal compliance and overall content quality.
• Identify gaps, risks, or unclear elements in the proposed solution and work with SMEs and leadership to clarify and strengthen the written response.
• Compile, organize, and maintain reusable proposal content including executive summaries, capabilities statements, past performance references, program management plans, quality control plans, staffing plans, transition plans, graphics, tables, and charts.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Knowledge Management System (KMS) artifacts, Past Performance Library, and other documentation related to proposal development.
• Support rapid development of RFIs, white papers, and other pre-solicitation responses by translating SME input into clear, concise written content.
• Take ownership of assigned sections and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced proposal environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset while supporting rapid proposal response timelines.

Skills

Federal proposal writing

Technical writing

Interviews with SMEs

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, information systems, engineering, life sciences, computer science, or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Akima is seeking a Technical Solution Proposal Writer to work remotely, leading proposal sections and translating complex technical concepts into persuasive content. You will gather information through SME interviews and collaborate with proposal managers, solution architects, and stakeholders to ensure compliant, high-quality responses.

The role requires extensive federal proposal experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple proposals under tight deadlines.