Technical Writer

Initiate Government Solutions, LLC.

Proposal Technical Writer at IGS developing high quality proposal content for federal partners. Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver competitive submissions under strict deadlines.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop proposal content by assembling and integrating information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation
Ensures that sections developed are compliant with solicitation requirements and incorporate strategies, win themes, and discriminators
Interact with Business Units, Proposal Manager, Subject Matter Experts, and Teaming Partners to obtain content necessary to draft compelling proposal sections
Interview SMEs, consultants, capture managers, and other proposal team members to obtain information for proposals and then independently develop technically clear and compelling proposal content
Provide insight on proposal content and where we can emphasize or incorporate strengths and benefits to improve responses
Organize and carry out multiple tasks simultaneously under tight/changing deadlines
Participate in daily stand-up calls, on live bids, detailing status of the proposal sections for which the writer is responsible, and identify any issues or resource requirements
Participate "hands on" in all phases of the proposal development process including gate reviews, win strategy, win themes/discriminators, outlines and compliance matrices, color reviews, writing and editing, graphic design, desktop publishing, document production, and packaging and delivering
Participate in strategy/solutioning sessions to develop winning approaches
Assist in proposal graphic conceptualization and creation, as needed
Support drafting/development of technical, past performance, staffing plans, formatting of resumes, and management narratives for large scale, complex, strategic proposals
Prepare past performance questionnaires to be completed by customers
Support corporate writing and editing efforts as needed (marketing materials, website content, etc.)
Maintain and update SharePoint repositories with re-use content and past writing
Ensure proposal content is 508 compliant, when necessary
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience supporting federal proposal development (RFPs, RFIs)
Proven ability to develop compliant, quality proposal content that aligns with solicitation requirements, win strategies, and evaluation criteria
Strong experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Business Development, SMEs, and teaming partners to gather and synthesize technical content
Demonstrated ability to independently interview SMEs and translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling written narratives
Experience supporting full proposal lifecycle activities, including solutioning, content development, color reviews, editing, and final production
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight, shifting deadlines and independently conduct research
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as SharePoint
Strong editing, proofreading, and attention-to-detail skills, including adherence to compliance requirements and formatting standards
Ability to contribute to proposal graphics, outlines, and compliance matrices is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
matching 401K and profit sharing
paid time off
training time for personal development
flexible spending accounts
employer-paid life insurance
employer-paid short and long term disability coverage
education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification
employee recognition and referral programs
spot bonuses
other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family

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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal developmentcontent developmenteditingproofreadingtechnical writinggraphic designdocument production508 compliancepast performance questionnairesRFPs

Soft Skills

organizational skillscollaborationindependent researchattention to detailtime managementcommunicationinterviewingproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingadaptability