Senior Proposal Writer

SAIC • Reston, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a cleared, senior-level Proposal Writer to create original content for all sections of Federal RFx documents with minimal oversight. This role offers hybrid work opportunities, with primary work conducted in the Reston or Chantilly, Virginia offices. The candidate should be local to the Northern Virginia area. The Proposal Writer is a principal-level professional and a key member of the Proposal Development Center (PDC), providing full lifecycle, Federal proposal support. This includes content planning, template development, writing and editing key sections (resumes, past performance, and narrative volumes), and managing submissions. The role also involves coaching and mentoring junior writers, participating in process improvement initiatives, sharing expertise in peer and color reviews, and applying analytical skills to enhance proposal quality through proprietary AI tools.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree or higher (or equivalent) in Journalism, English, Business, Information Technology, Communication Arts, or other relevant fields and 6+ years of solid Federal proposal writing experience, or 4+ years of experience with a Masters Degree.
• An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience providing full lifecycle, Federal proposal support, from content planning, template development, and writing and editing key sections (resumes, past performance, and narrative volumes), through submission.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to easily digest technically complex information.
• Experience with writing proposals or technical documents for the Federal Government.
• Strong written word, communications, and English language skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide full lifecycle, Federal proposal support, from content planning, template development, and writing and editing key sections (resumes, past performance, and narrative volumes), through submission.
• Coach and mentor junior writers.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Share expertise in peer and color reviews.
• Apply analytical skills to process efficiencies and proposal quality through the use of proprietary AI tool.
• Interview candidates and SMEs, and engage with fellow contributors to develop proposal artifacts that are clear, concise, persuasive, compliant, and compelling.
• Ensure accurate content that is error free and aligned to RFx requirements, company process, capture strategies, and industry best practices.
• Peer review teammates' work and have work reviewed by teammates.
• Act as a reviewer in formal color reviews, sharing crucial insight, knowledge, and expertise.
• Engage in the earliest stages of capture strategy development.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work schedule
• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career growth
• Mature mentor-protégé program
• Robust training opportunities (e.g., emerging technologies, including AI, leadership development, and industry best practices)

What This Job Offers

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