Federal Proposal Writer

The Proposal Development Center (PDC) at Accenture Federal Services (AFS) is seeking a motivated, adaptable Federal Proposal Writer professional who excels in fast‑paced environments and consistently produces high‑quality work. We’re looking for a proactive self‑starter—resourceful, initiative driven, and dependable, with a strong work ethic. At the PDC, Proposal Writers focus on creating persuasive sales materials and developing compelling proposal narratives to support the growth of the company in response to Government solicitations (RFx). Proposal Writers partner closely with capture managers, delivery teams, subject matter experts (SMEs), and proposal leadership to translate technical, management, and corporate capabilities into persuasive narratives aligned with solicitation requirements and evaluation criteria. They are also responsible for learning and effectively using available AI platforms and tools to research, analyze, and create drafts to expedite the proposal development process. This role provides opportunities to build proposal expertise while contributing to high‑visibility submissions across AFS. Responsibilities Support the development of a compelling proposal storyline that clearly and concisely articulates Accenture’s strengths, differentiation, and value proposition in the context of customer requirements and insights. This includes traditional proposal submission and orals presentation. Develop foundational knowledge of GenAI, AI tools and platforms (Claude Code, Copilot, Gemini, etc.), prompt engineering, LLMs, and AgenticAI principles to accelerate content research, development, and document analysis. Willingness to learn is essential, as you will be relied on for bringing best‑of sales practices/processes across AFS portfolios and proposal teams. Closely collaborate with the account team, SMEs, solution architects, and other authors. Assist with and conduct interviews with stakeholders to translate solution ideas into relevant terms in the written response. Help manage content development to meet color review expectations and ensure compliance with RFx requirements. Provide guidance, training, and subject matter expertise in proposal writing best practices and PDC standards, and contribute to PDC content repositories. Support operational initiatives for continuous improvement within the Writing team and across PDC and the Sales organization. This includes achieving operational efficiencies in daily activities using available AI tools, creating apps in Copilot/Claude Code, and contributing to AFS’ prompt library. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, English, Communications, and Business. 3+ years of proven experience in Federal proposal writing, including orals presentations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (especially Word and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint/Teams, and interest in learning AI tools for content development. Intermediate writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and persuasive narratives. Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams. Possess attention to detail and be able to manage tight deadlines. Organizational skills, ability to contribute to multiple proposals & initiatives simultaneously, and ability to thrive in high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is: $82,900 – $184,500 USD. Company Values As a company wholly dedicated to serving the U.S. federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. Every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Accommodation Statement Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. 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