Technical Proposal Writer, Technical Editor and Writer 2

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Technical proposal writer developing compliant government and commercial bids for HII’s defense technology business. Collaborating with capture, proposal, and subject-matter teams to produce winning RFP responses.

Posted 8/16/2026full-timeFairfax • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $64,653 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in writing compliant and compelling proposals for commercial and U.S. government solicitations, with a strong focus on RFP compliance, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal WritingRFP ComplianceMicrosoft Office SuiteTime ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentRFP AnalysisAnnotated Outlines CreationEditing Written MaterialHigh-Quality Proposal Production

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsFacilitation SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSharePointDesktop Graphics Software

Certifications & Qualifications

TS Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government SolicitationsProposal ProcessesCapture StrategyCompliance MatricesProposal Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write compliant and compelling proposal responses to commercial and U.S. government solicitations
Incorporate capture strategy, proposal lenses, customer hot buttons, and discriminators into assigned sections
Collaborate with Capture Manager, Proposal Manager, Volume Lead, subject matter experts, and functional departments
Follow approved proposal processes and participate in proposal reviews
Maintain configuration and version control of assigned sections
Review RFPs, amendments, and Q&As and incorporate applicable changes
Write sections according to schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and allocated page counts
Develop data calls and coordinate their distribution to subcontractors and functional groups
Attend daily standup progress reviews and report assignment status
Ensure assigned sections comply with RFP and amendment requirements
Help prepare annotated outlines and formulate supporting graphics
Develop questions for submission to the Proposal Manager
Review and adjudicate reviewer comments

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or 1 year relevant experience with a Master’s degree in a related field; or high school diploma/equivalent and 7 years relevant experience
In-depth understanding of compliance with 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
Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
Highly developed word processing skills, especially Microsoft Office products
Working knowledge of graphics and desktop software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of SharePoint or other proposal collaboration software
Ability and willingness to work flexible and changing schedules, manage multiple simultaneous tasks, and meet compressed deadlines
Ability and willingness to work extended hours as needed
Preferred: TS clearance
Preferred: BA degree in professional writing or English literature
Preferred: 3+ years continuous proposal writing experience for large bid efforts

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
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions, if applicable
Educational and training programs for continual career growth