Technical Proposal Writer; Technical Editor And Writer

Technical Proposal Writer (Technical Editor And Writer
3) - 29163

Location: Fairfax, VA, Virginia, United States

Requisition Number: 29163

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $80,434.00 - $

Security Clearance:
Ability to Obtain

Level of

Experience:

Mid

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Technical Proposal Writer to join the team. This will be an on-site position based out of our Fair Lakes, VA location. The Technical Proposal Writer is responsible for writing compliant and compelling proposal responses in response to commercial and U.S. government solicitation requirements. The writer incorporates the proposal capture strategy, proposal lenses, customer hot buttons, and discriminators through assigned sections.

This position requires coordinating with the Capture Manager, Proposal Manager, Volume Lead, Subject Matter Experts (SME), and functional departments such as Contracts/Subcontracts, Quality, and Procurement for proposal content.

The Technical Proposal Writer follows the approved proposal processes, participates in reviews, maintains configuration control of assigned sections, and incorporates changes from all amendments and Q&A. The writer develops data calls, works with the Proposal Manager and Coordinator to issue those calls to subcontractors or functional groups, attends daily stand‑up progress reviews, and ensures compliance with all RFP and amendment requirements.

• Write assigned proposal sections in accordance with the proposal schedule, the compliance matrix/proposal outline, and within the allocated page count.
• Review the RFP and ensure a clear understanding of all requirements.
• Review all amendments and Q&A for impact to assigned sections and incorporate changes as necessary.
• Help prepare the annotated outline for the assigned proposal sections.
• Help formulate graphics to support written content.
• Write all assigned sections through approved proposal lenses.
• Incorporate the win strategy/proposal lenses/discriminators through assigned sections.
• Work with SME resources to augment proposal content.
• Maintain version control throughout the RFP response lifecycle for assigned sections.
• Develop list of questions for submission to the Proposal Manager.
• Review and adjudicate comments from reviewers.

• 6 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 4 years relevant experience with a Master’s in a related field; or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• In-depth understanding of compliance with all sections of governmental RFPs, experience analyzing RFPs, creating annotated outlines, writing new material, editing written material, and producing high‑quality proposals under tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Highly developed word‑processing skills, especially with Microsoft Office products and working knowledge of graphics and desktop software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of SharePoint or other proposal collaboration software.
• Flexible and open to changing schedules and priorities, and managing multiple tasks simultaneously within compressed time frames.
• Able and willing to work extended hours to meet dynamically changing needs and delivery schedules.
• TS clearance.
• BA degree (in professional writing or English literature desired) and 3+ years of continuous proposal writing experience for large bid efforts in the areas of management approaches, past performance, quality plans, staffing plans, transition plans, and resumes.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role’s location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII’s Mission Technologies division takes into consideration a variety of factors, including the role’s function and a candidate’s education, training, work experience, and key skills.

HII offers competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental, and vision plan choices; wellness…