Proposal Writer - Federal Government Contracts

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to support the development of compliant, compelling, and winning proposals for U.S. Federal Government opportunities. This role will focus on proposal development and capture support across GSA MAS, OASIS/OASIS+, Small Business Set-Asides (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB), and DoD/MDA SHIELD programs.

The ideal candidate will have strong federal proposal writing expertise, exceptional analytical and technical writing skills, and experience supporting large-scale federal opportunities ranging from $10M to $1B+.

Key ResponsibilitiesProposal Development

Lead the development, writing, editing, and finalization of federal proposal responses, including:

• Technical volumes
• Management and staffing plans
• Past performance sections
• Executive summaries

Translate Subject Matter Expert (SME) input into clear, compliant, and persuasive proposal content. Ensure responses align with:

• Section L Instructions
• Section M Evaluation Criteria

Compliance & Proposal Strategy

Develop and maintain proposal infrastructure, including:

• Compliance matrices
• Proposal outlines and storyboards

Ensure 100% RFP/RFQ compliance while integrating key win themes and differentiators aligned with customer priorities.

Federal Contract Vehicle Expertise

GSA MAS Schedule

• Develop labor category narratives
• Support pricing justifications, including CSP and PRC requirements
• Map offerings to applicable SINs

OASIS / OASIS+

• Support scoring-based submissions
• Compile and present evidence-backed documentation for:
  • Corporate experience
  • Certifications (ISO, CMMI)
  • Past performance

Small Business Set-Asides

Develop proposal content demonstrating:

• Eligibility requirements (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB)
• Compliance with limitations on subcontracting
• Prime contractor capabilities and differentiators

DoD / MDA SHIELD Proposal Support

Develop highly technical proposal content related to:

• Systems engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Missile defense and modeling & simulation

Ensure alignment with DoD frameworks, mission assurance, and risk mitigation requirements.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure proposals comply with all solicitation instructions, formatting requirements, and page limitations
• Conduct quality reviews for clarity, structure, compliance, and customer-focused messaging
• Follow Shipley/APMP proposal best practices
• Coordinate security, teaming partner, and subcontractor inputs

Collaboration & Submission Management

Serve as a central point of contact for proposal communications and coordinate efforts across:

• Capture teams
• Contracts
• SMEs
• Human Resources
• Subcontractors

Oversee final proposal production and submission through platforms including:

• SAM.gov
• PIEE
• Grants.gov

Support evaluation notices (ENs), clarifications, oral presentations, and proposal revisions.

Required QualificationsEducation

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following preferred areas:

• Business
• Communications
• English
• Engineering
• Related field

Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• 5–10+ years of federal proposal writing experience
• Proven experience supporting:
  • GSA MAS proposals
  • OASIS / OASIS+ IDIQ contract task order captures
  • DoD proposal development (preferred)
• Experience supporting opportunities ranging from $10M to $1B+

Required Skills

Proposal & Technical Writing

• Strong proposal and technical writing ability
• Experience developing:
  • Technical approaches
  • Management plans
  • Executive summaries
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts into compelling proposal content

Federal Contracting Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
  • FAR / DFARS regulations
  • Federal procurement lifecycle
  • RFP, RFQ, and IDIQ structures

Analytical Skills
Ability to:

• Interpret evaluation criteria
• Build proposal win strategies
• Identify proposal gaps and compliance risks

Working Conditions

• May require extended hours to meet proposal deadlines
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs occasionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting GSA OASIS task order capture efforts
• Familiarity with MDA SHIELD and missile defense programs
• APMP certification preferred
• Experience in defense, aerospace, cybersecurity, or federal professional services environments preferred

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