Technical Proposal Writer/Editor

SSC; Maryland; Remote; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company, SSC, seeks a remote Technical Proposal Writer/Editor to develop and review proposals for federal documentation. This part-time position offers flexibility and involves crafting compliant responses while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in federal proposals and a strong understanding of the proposal lifecycle and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical proposal writing experience, especially in federal government and DoD.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage deadlines.
• Expertise in compliant responses to complex solicitations.

Responsibilities

• Write proposal content including technical, management, and staffing.
• Ensure adherence to solicitation requirements including FAR/DFARS.
• Participate in color team reviews and coordinate document recovery.

Skills

Technical Proposal Writing

Federal Government Proposals

Compliance Writing

Editing and Proofreading

Research Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

SharePoint

Canva

Visio

GovSignals.AI

ChatGPT

Job description

All Jobs > Technical Proposal Writer/Editor

Fully Remote • Remote (East Coast: VA, MD, NC preferred)

Part-time

Description

Sterile Services Co. (SSC) strives to be a trusted leader and preferred partner in delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions that drive efficiency, reliability, and excellence. Our vision is to set the industry standard by leveraging advanced technology, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to quality. We aim to continuously evolve, exceeding client expectations and ensuring sustainable, long-term success for the government, military, and communities we serve.

SSC is certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), SBA 8(a) Program Participant, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (ED/WOSB). We also hold state certifications including Virginia SWaM and NYC MBE.

This is a flexible, freelance or part-time remote position with the potential to become full-time. SSC seeks a skilled technical proposal writer/editor to support the development and review of proposals, RFIs, and related federal documentation.

Requirements

• Write proposal content, including technical, management, staffing, resumes, and executive summaries.
• Experience in writing DoD-specific proposals.
• Develop and refine proposal materials by synthesizing raw content into compelling and compliant narratives with clear win themes and differentiators.
• Write, revise, and edit drafts of responses to federal government RFPs, RFIs, white papers, and marketing materials.
• Create compliance matrix and ensure compliance with solicitation requirements including FAR/DFARS regulations, Section L/M alignment, and proposal formatting guidelines.
• Participate and/or lead in color team reviews (Blue, Pink, Red, Gold) and coordinate document recovery and revisions.
• Develop proposal outlines based on RFP, with the ability to provide Blue/Pink versions with minimal input from team members.
• Review and edit content developed by others for clarity, consistency, and compliance.
• Conduct opportunity research and leverage AI tools in proposal preparation.
• Maintain and enhance proposal templates, style guides, and reusable content libraries.
• Ensure timely submission of fully compliant, high-quality proposals in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of SAM.gov, GovWin, and Hubspot pipeline management tools.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum 5+ years (10 years preferred) of technical proposal writing experience with a focus on Federal Government and DoD RFPs.
• Expertise in writing compliant responses to complex solicitations, including CDRLs, DD254s, and SOW/PWS requirements.
• Strong understanding of proposal concepts, the business development lifecycle, and win strategies.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
• Proven ability to collaborate with subject matter experts, program managers, and graphic designers.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, SharePoint, Canva, and Visio.
• Proficient in leveraging AI tools such as GovSignals.AI, ChatGPT, and others in proposal development.
• Excellent technical editing and proofreading skills, with attention to detail, clarity, and voice consistency.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with DHS, Department of Veterans Affairs, DHA, or other agency proposals.
• APMP certification or Shipley Associates training preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO/CMMI compliance frameworks.
• Understanding of SWOT analysis and opportunity qualification based on company capabilities.