[Remote] Proposal Technical Writer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) is a Woman-Owned Small Business and a fully remote IT services provider supporting federal partners nationwide. They are seeking a Proposal Technical Writer to manage compliant, high-quality proposal content by synthesizing technical, operational, and business inputs into clear narratives while collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring adherence to solicitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposal content by assembling and integrating information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation
• Ensures that sections developed are compliant with solicitation requirements and incorporate strategies, win themes, and discriminators
• Interact with Business Units, Proposal Manager, Subject Matter Experts, and Teaming Partners to obtain content necessary to draft compelling proposal sections
• Interview SMEs, consultants, capture managers, and other proposal team members to obtain information for proposals and then independently develop technically clear and compelling proposal content
• Provide insight on proposal content and where we can emphasize or incorporate strengths and benefits to improve responses
• Organize and carry out multiple tasks simultaneously under tight/changing deadlines
• Participate in daily stand-up calls, on live bids, detailing status of the proposal sections for which the writer is responsible, and identify any issues or resource requirements
• Participate "hands on" in all phases of the proposal development process including gate reviews, win strategy, win themes/discriminators, outlines and compliance matrices, color reviews, writing and editing, graphic design, desktop publishing, document production, and packaging and delivering
• Participate in strategy/solutioning sessions to develop winning approaches
• Assist in proposal graphic conceptualization and creation, as needed
• Support drafting/development of technical, past performance, staffing plans, formatting of resumes, and management narratives for large scale, complex, strategic proposals
• Prepare past performance questionnaires to be completed by customers
• Support corporate writing and editing efforts as needed (marketing materials, website content, etc.)
• Maintain and update SharePoint repositories with re-use content and past writing
• Ensure proposal content is 508 compliant, when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience supporting federal proposal development (RFPs, RFIs)
• Proven ability to develop compliant, quality proposal content that aligns with solicitation requirements, win strategies, and evaluation criteria
• Strong experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Business Development, SMEs, and teaming partners to gather and synthesize technical content
• Demonstrated ability to independently interview SMEs and translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling written narratives
• Experience supporting full proposal lifecycle activities, including solutioning, content development, color reviews, editing, and final production
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight, shifting deadlines and independently conduct research
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as SharePoint
• Strong editing, proofreading, and attention-to-detail skills, including adherence to compliance requirements and formatting standards
• Ability to contribute to proposal graphics, outlines, and compliance matrices is preferred
• Prior experience supporting federal agencies, specifically health IT
• Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment
• Ability to work and complete tasks independently and take a proactive approach

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• Matching 401K and profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Training time for personal development
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short and long term disability coverage
• An education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification
• Employee recognition, and referral programs
• Spot bonuses
• Other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family

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