Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Athena Consulting Inc. is seeking a Federal Proposal Writer for a remote contract role. The Federal Proposal Writer will develop, write, and edit high-quality proposal content for Federal RFPs, focusing on the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies.
Responsibilities
- Develop, write, and edit high-quality proposal content in response to Federal RFPs
- Analyze RFP requirements and collaborate with subject matter experts and capture teams
- Organize proposal sections and ensure compliance with Federal and organizational standards
- Contribute to win themes, solution narratives, and executive summaries while maintaining version control and adherence to proposal schedules
- Participate in reviews, incorporate feedback, and support continuous improvement of proposal templates, processes, and content libraries
Skills
- Candidates should possess Technical Writing and Proposal Writing skills to develop clear, persuasive, and compliant content for Federal audiences
- Candidates should possess experience working with RFPs, including analyzing requirements, mapping responses, and supporting compliance matrices
- Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, including collaboration with SMEs, editors, and leadership, as well as strong written and verbal abilities
- Experience with Federal contracting and the DoD environment, including common proposal formats (e.g., RFQ, RFI, IDIQ, task orders), is highly beneficial
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt to evolving priorities
- Bachelor's degree in a related field such as English, Communications, Business, or a technical discipline, or equivalent experience in Federal proposal writing
- Familiarity with proposal tools and collaboration platforms (e.g., MS Office, SharePoint, or similar)
- Journalism or other interview-based experience a plus
Benefits
- Remote contract role
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