Technical Proposal Solutions Writer

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

Job summary

Akima, LLC is seeking a Technical Proposal Solutions Writer to join their dedicated Proposal Center of Excellence. This role involves creating high-quality, compelling content for technical proposals and requires strong writing skills, detailed knowledge of federal government processes, and the ability to engage with various stakeholders. A Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in technical writing are essential to provide solutions for diverse programs under federal solicitations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of federal government experience.
• 4+ years of technical/proposal writing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technically compliant responses through independent research.
• Translate complex information into persuasive content.
• Lead written response efforts by developing win themes.

Skills

Technical writing

Proposal writing

Communication

Research

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Akima is looking for a Technical Proposal Solutions Writer who will provide superior technical and proposal writing services to the Akima Business Winning Team. The candidate will join the Proposal Center of Excellence and work directly with business development, capture, and proposal professionals to deliver technical responses to government-issued solicitations, including requests for proposal (RFPs), requests for quotation (RFQs), and requests for information (RFIs). This position is an outstanding opportunity to generate winning proposals for a rapidly growing and esteemed provider of professional services to the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal agencies.

The role of the Technical Proposal Solutions Writer is to develop high quality, technically accurate, and compelling content for proposals, white papers, and other documentation related to program and project management, information management/information technology (IM/IT), health IT, facility maintenance/management, logistics, protective services, equipment maintenance, subject matter expertise (SME), and other professional support services.

Responsibilities

• Gather information required to develop technically compliant responses through independent research and by conducting interviews with technical and management SMEs, program leaders, and proposed key personnel.
• Translate complex information gathered into clear, concise, and persuasive content.
• Lead written response efforts by developing win themes and writing strategies based on solicitation requirements and performance work statement (PWS) tasks.
• Participate in color team reviews by providing valuable feedback to peer contributors and by implementing peer feedback for assigned sections.
• Assist with preparing infographics, flowcharts, and other visual elements.
• Compile, organize, and maintain boilerplate content, such as executive summaries, capabilities statements, past performance references, program management plans, quality control plans, staffing and transition plans, graphics, tables, and charts.
• Participate in capture and proposal strategy reviews and solution sessions.
• Provide oversight and guidance regarding proposal compliance and quality.
• Identify gaps and risks to solicitations/responses and work with team members and leadership to resolve them.
• Assist with developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other standard documentation related to proposal development.
• Assist the capture manager with solution development and other capture support activities prior to solicitation release, as needed.
• Write and edit content for marketing materials, such as the corporate website, capability briefings, and capability statements.
• Assist the Akima Quality Assurance team with writing and editing quality management documentation and SOPs, as needed.
• Assist with other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, information systems, engineering, life sciences, computer science, or similar discipline.
• 7+ years of federal government experience
• 4+ years of technical writing and/or proposal writing experience is required. 2+ years of experience writing complex, highly technical proposals for government-issued solicitations is strongly preferred. Experience creating proposal graphics is desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with fine attention to detail.
• Strong personal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel, including project team members, management, and SMEs.
• Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to absorb, capture, and translate varied information of a technical nature.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat

Desired Qualifications

• Some experience with proposal management or task order management
• Experience creating compliance matrices and outlines
• Desktop publishing experience

Job ID

2025-16673
Work Type

Remote
Pay Range

$125,000 - $140,000
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

As an Akima employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.