Proposal Writer

SAIC • Reston, VA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a seasoned Proposal Writer to create original content for all sections of Federal RFx responses with minimal oversight. The role provides full lifecycle Federal proposal support, including content planning, template development, and writing and editing key sections such as resumes, past performance, and narrative volumes through submission.

As a member of the Proposal Development Center (PDC), the Proposal Writer works closely with capture, technical, and subject matter experts to develop compliant and compelling Federal Government proposals. The position has a hybrid work schedule, with on-site work performed primarily in SAIC’s Reston or Chantilly, Virginia offices. Candidates should be local to Northern Virginia.

The role also supports proposal strategy and quality assurance, participates in formal color reviews, mentors less-experienced writers, and contributes to PDC process improvement and training activities, including emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree or higher, or equivalent, in Journalism, English, Business, Information Technology, Communication Arts, or a related field, and 10 or more years of Federal proposal writing experience; 8 or more years with a Master’s degree. An additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Experience providing full lifecycle Federal proposal support, including content planning, template development, and writing and editing key sections through submission.
• Experience writing proposals or technical documents for the Federal Government.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to quickly understand technically complex information.
• Strong writing, communication, and English-language skills, including grammar and editing proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate win strategies, themes, and discriminators into proposal artifacts.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with all levels of management and content developers.
• Ability to work efficiently and successfully amid multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FEDSIM/AAS, OTA, and Self-Scoring bids.
• Proficiency with AI tools for quality improvements and efficiency.
• Knowledge of infrastructure modernization, applications/software development and sustainment, cloud solutions, warfighter solutions, and agile methodologies across Federal defense, civilian, space, and national security sectors.

Responsibilities

• Write original content for all sections of Federal RFx responses with minimal oversight, including resumes, past performance, and narrative volumes.
• Interview candidates and subject matter experts and engage contributors to develop clear, concise, persuasive, compliant, and compelling proposal artifacts.
• Incorporate win strategies, themes, and discriminators into proposal artifacts.
• Develop templates and support content planning throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Ensure content is accurate, error-free, and aligned with RFx requirements, company processes, capture strategies, and industry best practices.
• Conduct peer reviews of teammates’ work and incorporate feedback on personal work.
• Serve as a reviewer in formal color reviews, providing subject matter insight and expertise.
• Participate in early stages of capture strategy development as needed.
• Collaborate with capture, technical, and subject matter experts to align content with win strategies and evaluator objectives.
• Apply analytical skills and proprietary AI tools to improve process efficiency and proposal quality.
• Coach and mentor less-experienced writers.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Proposal Development Center.
• Participate in training and development activities, including emerging technologies, leadership development, and industry best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior