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This is a senior role: the ideal candidate works with minimal oversight, shapes win strategy into narrative, and is trusted to represent proposal quality in front of capture and executive leadership. Experience supporting National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) programs is strongly preferred.\n\n*Key Responsibilities*\n\n* Independently write and edit compliant, persuasive content across all proposal volumes (Technical, Management, Staffing, Past Performance, Pricing narrative).\n* Translate capture win themes, discriminators, and technical SME input into a cohesive, compelling narrative.\n* Interview SMEs and program staff to develop content on tight timelines with minimal direction.\n* Serve as a color team reviewer, evaluating proposal quality and compliance against RFP requirements.\n* Develop compliant outlines and storyboards directly from RFP/RFI instructions and evaluation criteria.\n* Partner with graphic designers on visuals and develop oral presentation scripts as needed.\n* Manage competing proposal deadlines, including evening/weekend work during crunch periods.\n\n*Required Qualifications*\n\n* Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Business, or related field (equivalent experience considered).\n* 8+ years of experience writing proposal content for U.S. federal government solicitations.\n* Demonstrated success on large, complex federal proposals (technical, management, and past performance volumes).\n* Strong understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle, contract vehicles, and proposal preparation instructions (Section L/M).\n* Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills; proven ability to work independently under tight deadlines.\n* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.\n\n*Preferred Qualifications*\n\n* Active TS/SCI clearance.\n* Experience supporting NGA programs or familiarity with the NGA/GEOINT customer community.\n* Experience on large federal prime proposals ($100M+ total contract value) in IT services or systems engineering.\n* Familiarity with SharePoint, proposal management tools, and Adobe Creative Suite.\n* Experience using AI-assisted writing tools to improve efficiency without sacrificing content quality.\n\nPay: $130,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k)\n* Dental insurance\n* Flexible spending account\n* Health insurance\n* Health savings account\n* Life insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Referral program\n* Retirement plan\n* Tuition reimbursement\n* Vision insurance\n\nWork Location: Hybrid remote in Chantilly, VA 20152","company":"Integrated Intel Solutions","rawCompany":"integrated intel solutions","city":"Gaithersburg","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-18T11:24:29.582Z","occupations":[{"code":"27-3043.00","title":"Writers and Authors","slug":"writers-and-authors"},{"code":"27-3042.00","title":"Technical Writers","slug":"technical-writers"},{"code":"43-9022.00","title":"Word Processors and Typists","slug":"word-processors-and-typists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541990","title":"All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services","slug":"all-other-professional-scientific-and-technical-services"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Proposal Writer","description":"*SENIOR PROPOSAL WRITER*\n\n_Position Description_\n\n*Job Title*\n\nSenior Proposal Writer\n\n*Department*\n\nBusiness Development / Capture Management\n\n*Location*\n\nChantilly, VA (Hybrid)\n\n*Employment Type*\n\nFull-Time\n\n*Experience Level*\n\nSenior — 8+ years of federal proposal writing experience\n\n*Clearance*\n\nActive TS/SCI preferred\n\n*Target Salary Range*\n\n$130,000 - $175,000\n\n*Position Summary*\n\nWe are seeking a Senior Proposal Writer with a strong track record on federal proposals to independently lead the development of compelling, compliant content for complex Intelligence Community solicitations. 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