Proposal Writer

HUMAN TOUCH LLC•Tysons, VA

2d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Proposal Writer is responsible for developing high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals in response to solicitations (e.g., RFPs, RFQs, RFIs). This role collaborates with subject matter experts, capture managers, and leadership to translate technical, management, and corporate information into clear, persuasive content that aligns with customer requirements and evaluation criteria.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in proposal writing, preferably in government contracting or professional services
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail
Experience responding to RFPs/RFQs and working under tight deadlines
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise language
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal proposal processes (e.g., FAR-based proposals)
Familiarity with proposal tools (e.g., SharePoint, Loopio, RFPIO, or similar)
APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) certification
Experience supporting capture planning or win strategy development
Knowledge of specific industry domains (e.g., IT, healthcare, defense, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the development of proposal content for federal, state, local, or commercial opportunities
Analyze solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, and win themes
Write, edit, and format proposal sections including technical, management, past performance, and executive summaries
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather technical input and convert it into clear, compliant narrative
Ensure proposals are compliant with all instructions, formatting guidelines, and submission requirements
Maintain consistency in messaging, tone, and branding across proposal volumes
Incorporate win themes, discriminators, and value propositions throughout proposal responses
Participate in proposal reviews (e.g., Pink Team, Red Team, Gold Team) and incorporate feedback
Manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Maintain and update proposal content libraries, templates, and style guides
Support continuous improvement of proposal processes and best practices