Senior Proposal Writer

Agile Defense • McLean, VA

71d • $145,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Proposal Writer leads the development of high-quality, compelling proposal content for complex government bids supporting federal civilian and defense customers. The role translates raw technical information into clear, persuasive prose; collaborates with solution architects and subject matter experts; and delivers compliant, responsive, differentiated proposal sections under tight deadlines. The position is hybrid in McLean, Virginia, and requires a Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.

The writer develops technical and management approaches and other narrative sections, helps ensure content reflects solicitation requirements, win themes, and the customer mission, and participates in proposal reviews throughout the lifecycle. The position requires at least six years of federal proposal-writing experience, including work supporting the Intelligence Community (IC).

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience developing proposal content for federal civilian and defense customers, including work specifically supporting the IC.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, Technical Writing, or a related field; additional experience or a technical writing certificate may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated ability to convert complex technical material into clear, compelling written content.
• Proven experience writing technical and management approaches for federal proposals.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while managing multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Strong interviewing skills for gathering information from subject matter experts.
• Excellent written communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

• Active security clearance or ability to obtain a clearance.
• Shipley, APMP Practitioner, or other formal proposal management or writing methodology training.
• Experience with proposals for classified or IC customers.
• Familiarity with proposal collaboration tools and environments, such as SharePoint, VT Docs, and PSCi.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical approaches, management approaches, and other proposal narrative content requiring technical insight.
• Work with solution architects to understand solution designs and explain them clearly to proposal evaluators.
• Interview subject matter experts across technical domains to gather, synthesize, and refine input into polished narrative.
• Ensure proposal content complies with solicitation requirements, aligns with win themes, and reflects the customer mission.
• Manage and prioritize multiple bids and deadlines concurrently.
• Collaborate with proposal managers, graphics specialists, and other team members throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Edit and refine content for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to industry writing standards.
• Apply proposal-writing best practices, such as Shipley and APMP, to create structured, customer-focused narratives.
• Participate in Blue, Pink, Red, and Gold color team reviews and activities.

What This Job Offers

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