Proposal Writer – Federal / Government Contracts (RFP, RFQ, RFI)

Proposal Writer – Federal / Government Contracts (RFP, RFQ, RFI)

Location:

Type:

Proposal / Content Writer

compelling, compliant, and competitive

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, writing, and editing of

  RFQ/RFP/RFI responses

  for Federal and State government clients.
• Develop

  compliance matrices, outlines, and capability matrices

  to ensure responses meet all solicitation criteria.
• Participate in

  capture planning, pre-bid meetings

  , and strategy development with stakeholders.
• Coordinate and consolidate inputs from

  technical teams, SMEs, and leadership

  to develop tailored proposal content.
• Manage task orders under

  IDIQ contract vehicles

  , ensuring all documentation and submissions are accurate and complete.
• Write clear, concise, and persuasive

  technical, management, and past performance volumes

  .
• Design and incorporate

  visually engaging graphics, tables, and infographics

  to enhance proposal quality and readability.
• Oversee

  proposal schedules, version control, and submission logistics

  to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Continuously improve proposal templates, processes, and content libraries to support future submissions.
• Ensure strict adherence to

  compliance, formatting, and style guidelines

  for each submission.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of

  hands-on experience in proposal development

  for Federal and/or State contracts in the USA and/or Canada.
• Deep understanding of

  RFP/RFQ/RFI processes

  , including

  IDIQ task orders and FAR compliance

  .
• Proven ability to

  write technical and non-technical content

  clearly and persuasively.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to

  handle multiple concurrent deadlines

  .
• Experience with

  content management systems, document collaboration tools, and graphic design tools

  (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Canva, MS Visio, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially

  Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  .
• Excellent English

  written and verbal communication skills

  .
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on

  quality assurance and compliance

  .
• Bachelor’s degree in

  English, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field

  (Master’s degree a plus).

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Prior experience working with

  US or Canadian Federal Government agencies

  .
• Familiarity with

  GSA Schedules, SAM.gov

  , or eProcurement platforms.
• Knowledge of

  Shipley or APMP proposal methodologies

  .
• Exposure to

  public sector procurement in IT, healthcare, defense, or infrastructure domains

  .