Technical Proposal Writer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Technical Proposal Writer writing compliant and compelling proposal responses at HII's Mission Technologies division. Collaborating with various teams to meet proposal objectives.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeFairfax • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,434 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in writing and editing high-quality proposals in compliance with governmental RFPs, with strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office products and proposal collaboration software to enhance proposal content and presentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal WritingRFP AnalysisAnnotated Outlines CreationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingRFP AnalysisAnnotated Outlines CreationEditing Written MaterialProducing High-Quality Proposals

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSharePointGraphics Software

Industry Keywords

Governmental RFP ComplianceProposal Lifecycle ManagementVersion ControlProposal Collaboration SoftwareProposal Discriminators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write assigned proposal sections in accordance with the proposal schedule, the compliance matrix/proposal outline, and within the allocated page count
Review the RFP and assure clear understanding of all requirements
Review all amendments and Q&As for impact to assigned proposal sections and incorporate changes as necessary
Help prepare the annotated outline for the assigned proposal sections
Help formulate graphics to support written content
Write all assigned sections through approved proposal lenses
Incorporate the win strategy/proposal lenses/discriminators through assigned sections
Work with SME resources to augment proposal content
Maintain version control throughout RFP response lifecycle for assigned sections
Develop list of questions for submission to the Proposal Manager
Review and adjudicate comments from reviewers

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience
In-depth understanding of compliance with all sections of governmental RFPs
experience analyzing RFPs
creating annotated outlines
writing new material
editing written material
producing high-quality proposals under tight deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential
attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
Highly developed word processing skills, especially with Microsoft Office products and working knowledge of graphics and desktop software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of Sharepoint or other proposal collaboration software
Flexible and open to changing schedules and priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously within compressed timeframes
Able and willing to work extended hours to meet dynamically changing needs and delivery schedules

Benefits

Comp & perks

best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
financial planning tools
life insurance
employee discounts
paid holidays and paid time off
tuition reimbursement
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships