Senior Proposal Writer
IntelliTech
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Analyze RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs to understand requirements and evaluation criteria (Sections L & M)
- Develop, write, and edit technical, management, and past performance proposal sections
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), capture managers, and solution architects to gather technical details and transform them into clear, persuasive text
- Draft executive summaries, resumes, capability statements, and other proposal components
- Ensure compliance and consistency across all proposal documents — formatting, tone, structure, and branding
- Maintain and update the content library, templates, and reusable proposal material
- Support color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) and incorporate reviewer feedback efficiently
- Work with the design team to integrate graphics, charts, and visuals to enhance clarity and readability
- Assist with grants-related proposals when applicable, including project narratives and compliance documentation
- Coordinate with pricing, contracts, and business development teams to align narrative with cost and technical volumes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3–5 years of experience as a proposal writer, technical writer, or grants writer in a government contracting environment
- Strong understanding of the federal acquisition process and proposal development lifecycle
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple proposals simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as SharePoint, Teams, or Adobe Acrobat
- Familiarity with proposal management tools and compliance matrix development
- Experience writing for FEMA, DHS, USAID, or similar federal agencies (preferred)
- Knowledge of grants management, program management, or technical services proposals (preferred)
- APMP certification or formal proposal management training (preferred)
- Experience with IDIQs, BPAs, and task order responses (preferred)
- Ability to create graphics, infographics, and flow diagrams that support proposal narratives (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Performance bonuses
- Benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
proposal writingtechnical writingeditingproofreadinggrants writingcompliance matrix developmentgraphics creationinfographics creationflow diagrams creationfederal acquisition process
Soft skills
attention to detailtime managementcollaborationcommunicationpersuasive writingadaptabilityproblem-solvingorganizational skillsability to meet deadlinesfeedback incorporation
Certifications
APMP certificationformal proposal management training