Proposal Writer

Mission One • McLean, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed