Proposal Writer

*SENIOR PROPOSAL WRITER* _Position Description_ *Job Title* Senior Proposal Writer *Department* Business Development / Capture Management *Location* Chantilly, VA (Hybrid) *Employment Type* Full-Time *Experience Level* Senior — 8+ years of federal proposal writing experience *Clearance* Active TS/SCI preferred *Target Salary Range* $130,000 - $175,000 *Position Summary* We 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. 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. *Key Responsibilities* * Independently write and edit compliant, persuasive content across all proposal volumes (Technical, Management, Staffing, Past Performance, Pricing narrative). * Translate capture win themes, discriminators, and technical SME input into a cohesive, compelling narrative. * Interview SMEs and program staff to develop content on tight timelines with minimal direction. * Serve as a color team reviewer, evaluating proposal quality and compliance against RFP requirements. * Develop compliant outlines and storyboards directly from RFP/RFI instructions and evaluation criteria. * Partner with graphic designers on visuals and develop oral presentation scripts as needed. * Manage competing proposal deadlines, including evening/weekend work during crunch periods. *Required Qualifications* * Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Business, or related field (equivalent experience considered). * 8+ years of experience writing proposal content for U.S. federal government solicitations. * Demonstrated success on large, complex federal proposals (technical, management, and past performance volumes). * Strong understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle, contract vehicles, and proposal preparation instructions (Section L/M). * Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills; proven ability to work independently under tight deadlines. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. *Preferred Qualifications* * Active TS/SCI clearance. * Experience supporting NGA programs or familiarity with the NGA/GEOINT customer community. * Experience on large federal prime proposals ($100M+ total contract value) in IT services or systems engineering. * Familiarity with SharePoint, proposal management tools, and Adobe Creative Suite. * Experience using AI-assisted writing tools to improve efficiency without sacrificing content quality. Pay: $130,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chantilly, VA 20152