Technical Proposal Writer

Jobtailor; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in McLean, VA is seeking a federal proposal writer to develop compliant content for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs. You will translate complex technical detail into clear proposals and work with subject matter experts to define win strategies. The role requires quick turnaround and strong editing skills.

Responsibilities include coordinating content planning, managing multiple bids, and ensuring high-quality, audience-focused deliverables for government solicitations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in federal technical proposal writing, editing/proofreading and production support.
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications or a Technology field.
• Must read and interpret RFQ/RFP/RFI solicitations.
• Familiar with MS Word, SharePoint or other proposal collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with project staff and SMEs to translate expertise into proposals.
• Create compliant and compelling proposal content for federal solicitations.
• Plan content sessions to identify win strategies and differentiators.
• Develop clear content for RFPs, RFIs, RFQs communicating proposed solution.
• Manage multiple proposals and meet deadlines.
• Edit content to streamline prose and reduce word count.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Proposal writing

Editing

Content development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications or a Technology field

Tools

MS Word

SharePoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work directly with technical project staff and SMEs to integrate and translate expertise and articulate content into proposals
• Create compliant and compelling proposal content in response to Federal Government solicitations
• Plan, organize and facilitate content planning sessions to identify and articulate the win strategy in the form of strengths and differentiators
• Develop clear and concise content for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs that accurately communicates the proposed solution and win strategy
• Manage multiple proposals simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Edit content to streamline prose, improve focus, sharpen structure, and reduce word count
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1+ years’ experience in federal technical proposal writing, editing/proofreading and production support
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications or a Technology field
• Must have ability to read and interpret Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Information (RFI) solicitations
• Familiar with MS Word, SharePoint or other proposal collaboration tools