UK Growth Bid Writer — Persuasive Proposals & Stakeholder Wins

Leidos; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave (including public

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Leidos UK is seeking motivated Bid Writers to join our established bid management function. You will create clear, compliant and persuasive content throughout the bid lifecycle, collaborating with Bid Managers, Capture Managers, Solution Architects and SMEs to differentiate our offer.

The role involves planning, drafting and editorial assurance, with opportunities for professional development and APMP support. Remote-working options exist with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to craft compliant, persuasive bid responses.
• Strong editing and grammar skills with attention to detail.
• Experience translating complex information into clear, evaluable content.
• Ability to coordinate with SMEs and bid managers across the lifecycle.
• Desirable writing qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Own responses and content workstreams from requirement analysis to final editorial.
• Analyse procurement docs and questions, ensuring alignment with bid strategy.
• Plan content using templates, tools, and evidence controls.
• Facilitate SME interviews and workshops to gather rationale and benefits.
• Draft PQQ and tender responses from workshop outputs and materials.
• Ensure responses explain deliverables, approach and customer benefits with evidence.
• Review content from evaluator perspective, addressing gaps and win themes.
• Develop reusable bid content and templates to raise standards.

Skills

Bid writing

Editorial & writing

Stakeholder management

Content development

Storyboarding

Education

Writing qualification

Job description

Leidos UK is seeking motivated Bid Writers to join our established bid management function. You will create clear, compliant and persuasive content throughout the bid lifecycle, collaborating with Bid Managers, Capture Managers, Solution Architects and SMEs to differentiate our offer.

The role involves planning, drafting and editorial assurance, with opportunities for professional development and APMP support. Remote-working options exist with travel as required.