Technical Proposal Solutions Writer

Akima, LLC • Herndon, VA

2d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Solution Proposal Writer who thrives in a fast-paced federal proposal environment. The ideal candidate plays a critical role in translating complex technical solutions into clear, compelling proposal narratives that align with solicitation requirements and resonate with government evaluators.
This role requires a positive, collaborative professional with strong time management skills, flexibility, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Successful candidates take ownership of their assignments, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and consistently deliver high-quality work under tight proposal deadlines.
Proposal Environment
This role operates in a fast-paced, deadline-driven proposal environment where collaboration, adaptability, and a positive attitude are essential. Proposal timelines often require flexibility and the ability to shift priorities quickly as new information emerges. Successful candidates are proactive, maintain strong time management, and demonstrate a team-first mindset, stepping in where needed to ensure the proposal is clear, compliant, and delivered on time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, information systems, engineering, life sciences, computer science, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of federal government experience.
• 5+ years of technical writing and/or proposal writing experience required..
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel, including project teams, management, and SMEs.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple proposals and competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to absorb, synthesize, and translate complex technical information into clear, persuasive proposal content.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a high-tempo federal proposal environment with rapid response timelines.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to collaborate with team members to ensure proposal success.
• Candidates will be required to complete an in-house writing exercise or provide a writing sample as part of the evaluation process.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience writing complex, highly technical proposals for government-issued solicitations strongly preferred.
• ANC/8a experience preferred.
• Proven capability to synthesize complex ideas and solutions to create high-scoring proposal graphics desired.

Responsibilities

• Gather information required to develop technically compliant responses through independent research and by conducting interviews with technical SMEs, operations stakeholders, solutions architects and proposed key personnel.
• Translate technical solutions developed by SMEs and solution architects into clear, concise, and persuasive proposal content.
• Lead writing efforts for assigned proposal sections by developing structured, compelling narratives aligned with solicitation requirements.
• Work closely with proposal manager, business development, capture managers, solution architects, and technical SMEs to understand the proposed technical approach and accurately reflect it in written responses.
• Convert complex technical concepts into clear language that communicates the strengths, benefits, and differentiators of the proposed solution.
• Participate in color team reviews by providing constructive feedback to peer contributors and incorporating review feedback into assigned sections.
• Compile, organize, and maintain reusable proposal content including executive summaries, capabilities statements, past performance references, program management plans, quality control plans, staffing plans, transition plans, graphics, tables, and charts.
• Participate in capture and proposal strategy reviews and solution sessions to ensure a clear understanding of the proposed approach and messaging.
• Provide guidance regarding proposal compliance and overall content quality.
• Identify gaps, risks, or unclear elements in the proposed solution and work with SMEs and leadership to clarify and strengthen the written response.
• Assist with developing and maintaining SOPs, KMS artifacts, Past Performance Library , and other documentation related to proposal development.
• Support capture managers with proposal preparation and solution documentation activities prior to solicitation release, as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset while supporting rapid proposal response timelines.
• Take ownership of assigned sections and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced proposal environment.
• Support rapid development of RFIs, white papers, and other pre-solicitation responses by translating SME input into clear, concise written content.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees