Technical Proposal Writer (Corporate Office)

Davis Defense Group; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

Job summary

Davis Defense Group, Inc. in Stafford, VA, is seeking a Technical Proposal Writer to support federal proposals.

This Lead Writer role partners with SMEs, Proposal Managers, and BD to develop compelling, compliant content for RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and task orders under multiple award vehicles. The ideal candidate translates complex technical concepts into clear, evaluative narratives, mentors other writers, and helps optimize proposal processes and reusable content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in writing, editing, communications or related field.
• Experience creating federal proposals and winning content.
• Ability to mentor writers and manage multiple proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead writers for assigned volumes and translate technical solutions into proposal narratives.
• Collaborate with SMEs, capture managers, and BD to develop content.
• Ensure compliance, readability, and win themes.
• Manage multiple assignments under deadlines.

Skills

Proposal writing

Editing

Interviewing

Communication

Project management

Collaborative leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Writing/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Description

Position Title: Technical Proposal Writer (Corporate Office)

Requisition #: 313

Position Type: Exempt

Work Environment: Hybrid/Remote

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 ***This is an estimated salary range. Compensation will be*** commensurate with experience***

Location: Stafford, VA

Davis Defense Group, Inc. has secured a stellar reputation as one of the premier Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) in the aerospace and defense industry, steadfastly supporting the Department of Defense since 2002. A critical combination of vision and dedication to excellence has helped our customers achieve numerous significant milestones on schedule and within budget. Today we employ over 700 personnel around the globe in a mix of analytical, advisory, technical, and support positions. The common thread across our organization is our commitment to our customers and an unwavering dedication to our principle motto: "Mission Focused, Future Ready. Innovating today, Leading tomorrow."

Functional Description:

Davis Defense Group is seeking a Technical Proposal Writer to support the development of compelling, compliant, and customer-focused federal proposals that advance the company's strategic growth objectives. This position serves as a technical writing resource within Proposal Operations and partners closely with Proposal Managers, Capture Managers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Business Development, and People Operations professionals to develop winning proposal content for complex federal opportunities.

The Technical Proposal Writer functions as the Lead Writer for assigned proposal volumes, translating approved storyboards and technical solutions into persuasive, evaluator-focused narratives that clearly communicate the value of DDG solutions and relevant past performance. Beyond content development, this role provides strategic writing guidance, mentors other proposal writers, helps improve proposal processes and reusable content, tailors key personnel resumes, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across the proposal organization. This role supports a wide variety of proposal efforts, including Requests for Information (RFIs), Sources Sought Notices, Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and task orders under multiple-award contract vehicles.

Proposal Development:

• Incorporate win themes, customer benefits, strengths, differentiators, proof points, and relevant examples into technical proposal content.
• Clearly communicate the proposed solution, delivery approach, and value to the customer’s mission and operations.
• Improve proposal readability by using clear and concise headings, bullets, tables, callout boxes, graphics/visuals, and other scannable formats.
• Review and edit proposal content for clarity, compliance, persuasiveness, and alignment with win themes.
• Manage multiple proposal writing and editing assignments simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Technical Collaboration:

• Serve as the primary writing partner to Lead SMEs throughout proposal development.
• Facilitate working sessions with technical contributors to gather solution information.
• Challenge assumptions and ask probing questions that improve proposal clarity and customer focus.
• Translate technical concepts into accessible proposal language.
• Resolve content gaps through collaboration with SMEs, Solution Architects, Capture Managers, and Proposal Managers.
• Ensure technical accuracy without sacrificing readability, persuasiveness, or compliance.

Proposal Compliance and Quality:

• Ensure proposal responses fully comply with solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, and approved storyboards.
• Verify compliance with compliance matrices.
• Identify and resolve compliance gaps, inconsistencies, redundancies, and conflicting information.
• Monitor page allocation and content density to maximize evaluator value within page limitations.
• Review and refine proposal sections developed by other writers and contributors to ensure consistency and quality.
• Promote proposal writing best practices across the proposal team.

Proposal Innovation and Knowledge Management:

• Leverage Generative AI to improve proposal development efficiency while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to best practices for AI use in proposals.
• Contribute reusable proposal content, graphics, proof points, and best practices to the Proposal Operations base content library.

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated experience partnering with technical SMEs to develop compelling content.
• Strong understanding of the federal proposal development processes.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting requirements and developing compliant, evaluator-focused responses.
• Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and document organization skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet aggressive deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and collaborative leadership.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree with demonstrated experience in writing, editing, communications, and critical thinking.

Desired Experience:

• Extensive experience writing technical and management proposal volumes for DoD/DoW, NASA and/or Intelligence Community opportunities.
• Experience managing and supporting color team reviews.
• Shipley and/or APMP foundations.
• Thorough understanding of FAR-based contracting.

Davis Defense Group, Inc. is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and efficiency in our recruitment and hiring processes. As part of our dedication to these values, DDG does not engage with or entertain the services of third-party recruiting agencies for our staffing needs. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

At DDG, employment decisions are based on an individual’s capabilities and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, disability, veteran status, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment to equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, terminations, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our Human Resources department at [phone].