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Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced, cleared, Senior Proposal Writer to join our team in Reston, VA.Partial telework is available, but the candidate must be local to the National Capital region and go into the office as needed.
General Overview:Are you driven to excel as a proposal writer and motivated to produce high-scoring content? If so, join the our Corporate Proposal Center, a fast-paced and highly talent team that is focused on winning new business for the company. Our proposal writers work across technical capabilities and program teams, build strong relationships, support diverse customer needs, and advance their capabilities beyond the industry standard.
Position Description:The Senior Proposal Writer collaborates with our experts and team members to develop compliant, responsive, and compelling proposals in response to Federal Government solicitations. The ideal candidate will have experience working past performance and corporate experience volumes, which includes qualifying opportunities to align with solicitation requirements, and hold a TS/SCI clearance.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Writes and leads technical, management, resume, and/or past performance sections and volumes, with a heavy emphasis on past performance.
- Provides direction and oversight to supporting writers.
- Works as part of a collaborative team to clearly articulate solution and strategy, approach to performing the work, experience, win themes, and discriminators.
- Applies communication and interviewing skills to gather needed information from internal and external personnel to support writing activities.
- Writes clear, persuasive, and articulate proposal sections; translates complex ideas into easily understandable text.
- Develops and implements process improvements to help improve proposal quality.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, History, Political Science, or related field
- 15+ total years of professional experience, 13+ years with master’s
- 6+ years of experience working as a proposal writer responding to Federal Government solicitations
- Demonstrated success writing and leading technical, management, resume, and/or past performance volumes for complex efforts
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Strong work ethic and desire to excel and keep growing over time
- Active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a TS SCI, if required
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience working as a proposal writer responding to Federal Government solicitations
- Ability to coach and instruct others to facilitate consistency across multiple authors
- Active TS clearance and eligibility for SCI
To apply for this jobemail your details tokatiecarr@atlasadvancement.com
Freqently Asked Questions
Sterling, VA hosts a dense network of federal contractors, making senior proposal writer roles highly sought-after. Candidates with TS/SCI clearance and proven past performance experience enjoy a competitive edge. Local demand favors seasoned professionals who can navigate complex federal solicitations efficiently.
Commuting in the National Capital Region, including Sterling and Reston, can be affected by peak traffic hours and metro accessibility. Partial telework options help, but proximity to the office allows for timely collaboration during proposal deadlines, which is vital for maintaining productivity in fast-paced federal proposal teams.
Advanced proposal writers demonstrate mastery in articulating technical and past performance narratives. Leadership in guiding junior writers, deep understanding of compliance with government RFPs, and the ability to distill complex solutions into persuasive content distinctly elevate senior professionals.
Senior Proposal Writers often progress toward proposal management or capture roles, leveraging their expertise in strategy and compliance. Gaining TS/SCI clearance and broadening technical knowledge can unlock leadership positions within corporate proposal centers or government contracting firms.
Atlasadvancement, Inc. emphasizes a collaborative culture where senior proposal writers actively mentor peers and contribute process improvements. Their focus on federal solicitations requires candidates to integrate technical depth with strong communication, distinguishing their approach from other regional employers.
At Atlasadvancement, Inc., senior writers engage closely with cross-functional teams to craft responsive proposals covering technical, management, and past performance volumes. This role balances individual contribution with leadership in multi-author coordination, reflecting a dynamic environment tailored to federal contract wins.
Senior Proposal Writers in Sterling, VA with TS/SCI clearance and extensive federal contracting experience generally earn between $110,000 and $140,000 annually. Compensation reflects the specialized skill set required to produce compliant, high-stakes proposals for government solicitations.
Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in fields like English or political science, combined with 6+ years crafting federal proposals and active security clearances. Proven success in writing past performance volumes and leadership in proposal teams are critical for excelling locally.
Managing diverse writing styles while ensuring compliance with strict solicitation guidelines can be demanding. Timely integration of technical content and maintaining consistent win themes require strong communication, leadership, and process improvement skills, especially under tight deadlines common in the region.
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