Senior Proposal Writer

Arcfield•Chantilly, VA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on writing, rewriting, and editing documents for full lifecycle proposal requirements. The Senior Proposal Writer will collaborate with subject matter experts and other stakeholders to develop compliant proposal content, ensuring it aligns with RFP requirements, capture strategy, and corporate style guides. A key aspect of the role involves translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives and graphics, conducting quality reviews, and maintaining awareness of proposal repositories.

Requirements

BS 10-12, MS 8-10, Phd 5-7
Must possess and have the ability to maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Poly
Must be local to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and have the ability to commute to Arcfield’s Chantilly, VA, office as needed
Recent proposal writing experience using Shipley-based processes
Strong Microsoft Word skills, including applying style templates to generate compliant proposal sections

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's (or 4 years relevant experience) plus 8–10 years of experience, or a Master's with 6–8 years of experience.
Familiarity integrating graphics into proposal documents.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams, including using document collaboration and Track Changes tools.
Experience providing technical writing, particularly related to IT and cybersecurity, for Federal Government proposals.
Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to compose proposal sections.
Understanding of Government RFPs and the source selection process.
Adaptability to changing requirements and dynamic schedules.

Responsibilities

Writes, rewrites, and edits documents in response to full lifecycle proposal requirements.
Collaborates with subject matter experts, proposal team, and other stakeholders to develop compliant proposal content in accordance with RFP requirements, capture strategy, and corporate style guides.
Conducts quality reviews of proposal material; may peer review material.
Translates complex data into compelling, evaluator-friendly narrative and graphics.
Researches related topics to better understand the content.
Recommends, selects, and tailors layouts and exhibits to amplify or clarify proposal objectives.
Edits draft content by reviewing for completeness, accuracy, clarity, brevity, correct language use, compliance, consistency, flow, tone, organization, and alignment with specified style guide(s).
Helps conceptualize and allocate space for text, photos, and illustrations according to solicitation requirements. Reorganizes, cuts, or rewrites as necessary.
Verifies facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources.
Maintains awareness of contents of repositories of previous proposal material (e.g., templates, exemplars); supports the ingest and labeling of new proposal material after submittal and award.
Assists with documenting, maintaining, and using internal proposal processes.
Contributes to and benefits from maintaining a collaborative environment—expanding skills and mentoring others.