Federal Proposal Writer

Job Description: VITG seeks a Beginner to Mid level Federal Proposal Writer to drive the development of high-impact, winning responses for complex federal solicitations. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented, organized, and comfortable in fast-paced environments. Candidates must also have an eagerness to learn and a willingness to take on new challenges. Applicant Requirements: US citizen or authorized to work in the United States. Must have lived in the United States for three of the last five years. Must be able to pass a VITG background check and drug screening. Job Responsibilities: Capture Support: Manage the monitoring and tracking of new and active opportunities on federal contracting websites and entering them into Jira Kanban. Full Lifecycle Writing: Support proposal efforts from opportunity identification through final submission and post-award debriefing. Strategic Win Themes: Collaborate with executive leadership and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop compelling win themes and discriminators that align with agency-specific pain points. SME Interviewing : Conduct interviews with technical staff to translate complex engineering and programmatic concepts into clear, persuasive, and non-technical prose. Technical Writing: Contribute to the development of technical guides and create workflow diagrams to align with contract needs. Compliance & Quality : Perform rigorous compliance checks against solicitation instructions. Ensure all content is cohesive, consistent in "one-voice," and free of grammatical errors. Confirm final products are 508 compliant. Agile Proposal Management : Participate in and support color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) and implement feedback in rapid-turnaround environments. Proposal Assets: Responsible for drafting and formalizing technical sections for complex federal RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs. Content Capture: Maintain and update a library of reusable proposal components, past performance citations, and corporate capabilities to streamline the writing process. Editing & Production : Oversee final document formatting, desktop publishing, and the creation of executive summaries that resonate with federal evaluators. Required Qualifications & Skills: Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience : 1+ year(s) of professional writing (grant, proposal, contract) experience. Experience writing winning proposals for federal agencies (e.g., DoD, DHS, HHS) is preferred. Federal Contract Knowledge : Familiarity with and understanding of the nuances of various contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF). Writing Excellence : Exceptional command of the English language, with the ability to write concisely under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality. Research Skills : Ability to analyze trends and agency mission goals via SAM.gov and other procurement forecasting tools. Methodology : Familiarity with or a desire to learn the Shipley Proposal Process or similar formal proposal development frameworks. Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Sites) and virtual meeting tools (Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack). Interpersonal Skills : Exceptional organizational, time management, and communication skills, with expertise in managing rigorous internal and external deadlines. Job Type : Full Time Employment Benefits : 401(k) with employer contribution Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (option for full coverage for employee) Life, ST/LT insurance Professional development opportunities Work Type: Hybrid remote in Ellicott City, MD 21043 Weekly 2-3 days in office How to apply: Please send an email to jobs@vitg.us with a cover letter and resume.