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Proposal Writer
McLean, VA, 22102 Fully Remote - USPosted 8 months ago
Part-timeremote
Job Description
Position Overview
Mission One is seeking a Proposal Writer to lead the narrative development and production of compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals in support of federal contracting opportunities. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping how Mission One tells its story to government customers, translating complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive language.
Mission One is seeking a Proposal Writer to lead the narrative development and production of compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals in support of federal contracting opportunities. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping how Mission One tells its story to government customers, translating complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive language.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator with a strong grasp of federal proposal structures, a passion for crafting winning content, and the ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment where every proposal directly impacts company growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, write, and edit proposal content including executive summaries, technical volumes, past performance narratives, management plans, and resumes.
- Ensure compliance with RFP/RFQ/RFI requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
- Partner with capture and technical SMEs to translate technical solutions into clear, persuasive narratives.
- Maintain and manage a proposal content library (boilerplate text, company past performance, capability statements, etc.).
- Support color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) and rapidly incorporate feedback.
- Coordinate proposal production schedules, version control, and formatting to ensure timely submission.
- Contribute to the development of proposal strategies and win themes in alignment with customer needs and Mission One capabilities.
- Support pre-proposal and post-submission activities, including RFI responses, questions to the government, and final production.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of proposal writing experience in the federal government contracting sector.
- Demonstrated success developing winning content for DoD, DHS, or Intelligence Community customers.
- Strong understanding of federal procurement and acquisition processes.
- Excellent written communication, grammar, and editing skills with an eye for detail.
- Experience working in a small business environment with lean resources.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and proposal collaboration tools.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple proposals simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Shipley or equivalent proposal development training.
- Familiarity with SAM.gov, GovWin, FPDS, or other federal opportunity tracking systems.
- Experience supporting proposal graphics, layouts, and production.
- Background in technical writing or capture management.
- Knowledge of set-aside programs (SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone) and federal contract vehicles.
This is a remote position.