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Proposal Writer

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Job Description

SAIC is seeking a seasoned Proposal Writer to write original content for all sections of Federal RFx responses with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will have experience providing full lifecycle Federal proposal support, including content planning, template development, and writing and editing key sections (resumes, past performance, and narrative volumes) through submission. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with on-site work performed primarily in the Reston or Chantilly, Virginia offices. Candidates should be local to the Northern Virginia area.

The Proposal Writer will serve as a key member of the Proposal Development Center (PDC), working closely with capture, technical, and subject matter experts to develop compliant, compelling Federal Government proposals. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Content Development & Writing

  • Write original content for all sections of Federal RFx responses with minimal oversight, including resumes, past performance, and narrative volumes
  • Interview candidates and subject matter experts (SMEs) and engage with contributors to develop proposal artifacts that are clear, concise, persuasive, compliant, and compelling
  • Incorporate win strategies, themes, and discriminators into proposal artifacts
  • Develop templates and support content planning across the proposal lifecycle

Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Ensure content is accurate, error-free, and aligned to RFx requirements, company processes, capture strategies, and industry best practices
  • Conduct peer reviews of teammates’ work and incorporate feedback on your own work
  • Serve as a reviewer in formal color reviews, providing subject matter insight and expertise

Strategy Development & Collaboration

  • Participate in the earliest stages of capture strategy development, as needed
  • Collaborate with capture, technical, and subject matter experts to align content with win strategies and evaluator objectives
  • Apply analytical skills to improve process efficiency and proposal quality, including through the use of proprietary AI tools

Team Leadership & Mentoring

  • Coach and mentor less-experienced writers
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Proposal Development Center
  • Participate in training and development activities, including emerging technologies (AI), leadership development, and industry best practices

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • BA or BS degree or higher (or equivalent) in Journalism, English, Business, Information Technology, Communication Arts, or a related field, and 10+ years of Federal proposal writing experience; 8+ years of experience with a Master’s degree; an additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
  • Experience providing full lifecycle Federal proposal support, from content planning, template development, and writing and editing key sections (resumes, past performance, and narrative volumes) through submission
  • Experience writing proposals or technical documents for the Federal Government
  • Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to quickly understand technically complex information
  • Strong writing, communication, and English-language skills, including grammar and editing proficiency
  • Demonstrated ability to incorporate win strategies, themes, and discriminators into proposal artifacts
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with all levels of management and content developers
  • Ability to work efficiently and successfully under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities
  • Ability to successfully execute multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to travel as necessary

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with FEDSIM/AAS, OTA, and Self-Scoring bids
  • Proficiency with AI tools for quality improvements and efficiency
  • Knowledge of infrastructure modernization, applications/software development and sustainment, cloud solutions, warfighter solutions, and agile methodologies across defense, civilian, space, and national security sectors of the Federal government

About Us

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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