Technical Proposal Writer, Technical Editor and Writer 3

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Technical Proposal Writer at HII's Mission Technologies division writing compliant proposal responses. Collaborates with team to ensure high-quality submissions for government and commercial solicitations.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeFairfax • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,434 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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, and producing high-quality proposals under tight deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Proposal DevelopmentAnnotated OutliningEditingVersion ControlGraphic Formulation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsFacilitation SkillsPresentation Skills