Lead Proposal Writer
Creative Visions LLC
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Lead the proposal effort from solicitation review through final submission
- Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and content plans
- Manage internal and external contributors to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
- Serve as the central point of accountability for proposal execution
- Write and edit technical, management, and past performance volumes
- Translate complex IT and cybersecurity concepts into clear, persuasive proposal language
- Ensure all responses are compliant with solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria
- Integrate inputs from SMEs, engineers, and partners into cohesive narratives
- Conduct solutioning sessions and interviews with technical SMEs and engineers
- Extract and shape technical content into evaluation-ready proposal language
- Work closely with leadership to align proposals with company strategy and win themes
- Perform compliance checks, color reviews, and final quality reviews
- Ensure consistency in tone, messaging, and formatting across all volumes
- Validate traceability to Section L/M (or equivalent) requirements
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience writing and managing federal government proposals
- Demonstrated success supporting or leading winning proposals
- Background in IT services proposals, such as: Cybersecurity, IT modernization, Cloud services, Systems engineering, Compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, CMMC, Zero Trust)
- Experience responding to RFPs, RFIs, Sources Sought, and Task Orders
- Proven ability to work directly with technical SMEs and engineers
- Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
- Strong understanding of federal procurement processes and compliance requirements
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility
- Opportunity to lead proposal efforts that directly impact company growth
- Collaborative environment with technical experts and leadership
- Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
proposal writingcompliance matricestechnical writingcontent planningfederal government proposalsIT services proposalscybersecuritycloud servicessystems engineeringcompliance frameworks
Soft Skills
leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationattention to detailpersuasive writingproblem-solvingtime managementaccountabilityadaptability