Technical Solution Proposal Writer

Akima, LLC • Herndon, VA

9h • Remote

About The Position

Akima is looking for a Technical Solution Proposal Writer to work remotely. This role involves leading writing efforts for assigned proposal sections, developing structured and compelling narratives, and translating complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive content. The writer will collaborate closely with proposal managers, business development teams, solutions architects, and technical SMEs to ensure technically compliant and high-scoring responses. The position requires strong research, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal proposal environment.

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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• 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.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to collaborate with team members to ensure proposal success.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a high-tempo federal proposal environment with rapid response timelines.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead writing efforts for assigned proposal sections by developing structured, compelling narratives aligned with solicitation requirements.
• 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.
• Work closely with proposal managers, business development, capture managers, solution architects, and technical SMEs to understand proposed technical approaches and accurately reflect them in written responses.
• Convert complex technical concepts into clear language that communicates the strengths, benefits, and differentiators of proposed solutions.
• Participate in color team reviews by providing constructive feedback to peer contributors and incorporating review feedback into assigned sections.
• Support capture managers with proposal preparation and solution documentation activities prior to solicitation release, as needed.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Knowledge Management System (KMS) artifacts, Past Performance Library, and other documentation related to proposal development.
• Support rapid development of RFIs, white papers, and other pre-solicitation responses by translating SME input into clear, concise written content.
• Take ownership of assigned sections and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced proposal environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset while supporting rapid proposal response timelines.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• a range of other voluntary benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

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