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Ariel Partners

Technical Proposal Writer

New York, NY · Remote

$65 - $70/hr

Qualifications: * 3-5+ years of experience in technical writing, proposal writing, or business-development documentation (IT/engineering/government proposals preferred). * Good understanding of ...

Astrobotic Technology Inc

Proposal Writer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$70K - $105K/yr

Proposal Writer - Aerospace On June 30, 2026, Astrobotic was awarded $298M in NASA contracts to ... government and civilian customers. * Draft original content for proposals, including product ...

Astrobotic Technology Inc

Proposal Writer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$70K - $105K/yr

Proposal Writer - Aerospace On June 30, 2026, Astrobotic was awarded $298M in NASA contracts to ... government and civilian customers. * Draft original content for proposals, including product ...

FIS

Proposal Writer - U.S. Government EBT

Milwaukee, WI · Remote

$56K - $95K/yr

The Response Center of Excellence is seeking a Proposal Writer who communicates FIS' sales message to state government benefit agencies with powerful, complete RFP responses. The EBT Proposal Writer ...

FIS

Proposal Writer - U.S. Government EBT

Jacksonville, FL · Remote

$56K - $95K/yr

The Response Center of Excellence is seeking a Proposal Writer who communicates FIS' sales message to state government benefit agencies with powerful, complete RFP responses. The EBT Proposal Writer ...

Fidelity Partners

Proposal Writer

San Antonio, TX

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Fidelity is seeking a full time Proposal Writer to join our corporate Team to respond to government requests for proposals (RFPs), quotes (RFQs), requests for information (RFIs) and grants.

FIS

Proposal Writer - U.S. Government EBT

New York, NY · Remote

$56K - $95K/yr

The Response Center of Excellence is seeking a Proposal Writer who communicates FIS' sales message to state government benefit agencies with powerful, complete RFP responses. The EBT Proposal Writer ...

FIS

Proposal Writer - U.S. Government EBT

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$56K - $95K/yr

The Response Center of Excellence is seeking a Proposal Writer who communicates FIS' sales message to state government benefit agencies with powerful, complete RFP responses. The EBT Proposal Writer ...

Plurilock

Proposal Writer/Manager

Branchburg, NJ · On-site

Proposal Writer / Manager We are seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to lead and manage the development of high-quality responses to both federal government solicitations and commercial RFPs. The ...

iQuasar LLC

Senior Proposal Writer

$80K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The ideal candidate will have strong experience responding to federal, state, and local government ... Senior Proposal Writer • Position Type: Full-Time Remote • L ocation : Washington, DC Duties ...

CW Resources, Inc.

Proposal Writer II

New Britain, CT · On-site

$75K - $78K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Minimum of 4 years of proposal development experience, preferably in government contracting ... A strong writer with impeccable attention to detail. * Highly organized and deadline-driven.

ICF

Proposal Writer - On-call

Reston, VA

If you can bring clarity from jargon without getting lost in it and have experience with government proposals, we would love to hear from you. As a Proposal Writer within ICF's Digital Modernization ...

Plurilock

Proposal Writer/Manager

Branchburg, NJ · Remote

Proposal Writer / Manager We are seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to lead and manage the development of high-quality responses to both federal government solicitations and commercial RFPs. The ...

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How much do government proposal writer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for government proposal writer in the United States is $81,248.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,500.00 and $90,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a government proposal writer?

A Government Proposal Writer is responsible for creating compelling and compliant proposals in response to government solicitations, such as RFPs (Requests for Proposals). They research requirements, gather information from subject matter experts, and write persuasive content that aligns with the agency’s needs. Their role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, managing deadlines, and collaborating with teams to produce high-quality submissions. Strong writing, attention to detail, and an understanding of government procurement processes are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a government proposal writer?

To thrive as a Government Proposal Writer, you need excellent writing, research, and organizational skills, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in English, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with proposal management software (such as RFPIO or Qvidian), government contracting guidelines (like FAR), and document formatting tools (Word, Adobe Acrobat) is often expected. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams are vital soft skills. These competencies ensure persuasive, compliant, and timely proposals that increase an organization's chance of winning government contracts.

What are the main challenges faced by government proposal writers, and how can I prepare for them?

One of the main challenges for Government Proposal Writers is managing tight deadlines while ensuring proposals comply with complex government regulations and requirements. You may frequently juggle multiple proposals at different stages, requiring strong organizational skills and flexibility. Collaborating with technical experts, project managers, and executives is common, so clear communication and the ability to synthesize input from various sources are important. Preparing for these challenges involves developing strong project management skills and staying up to date with federal or local procurement processes. Many writers find success by adopting structured workflows and leveraging proposal management tools to streamline tasks.

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Infographic showing various Government Proposal Writer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,248 per year, or $39.1 per hour.

Technical Proposal Writer

Ariel Partners

New York, NY • Remote

$65 - $70/hr

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and articulate Technical Proposal Writer who can develop persuasive, compliant, and technically accurate proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and other solicitation types. This role requires working closely with subject-matter experts across engineering, product, and business-development teams to translate technical solutions into compelling narratives and ensure that all documentation meets client requirements, deadlines, and quality standards.


Responsibilities:

  • Review solicitations (RFPs, RFIs) to extract requirements, compliance criteria, and evaluation guidelines.
  • Coordinate with SMEs to gather technical, budgetary, and project-plan information needed for proposal content.
  • Draft, edit, and finalize technical proposal sections: technical approach, system architecture, implementation methodology, evaluation metrics, deliverables, staffing, timelines, budget narratives, and executive summaries.
  • Assemble and format full proposal packages, ensuring compliance with formatting, templates, page limits, submission guidelines, and internal standards.
  • Maintain and update a reusable content library (templates, past performance summaries, resumes/capabilities, boilerplate text, graphics).
  • Manage deadlines and submission schedules, coordinate reviews, feedback cycles, and final approvals.
  • Ensure writing quality, consistency of tone/style, compliance with RFP requirements, clarity, and readability.


Qualifications:

  • 3–5+ years of experience in technical writing, proposal writing, or business-development documentation (IT/engineering/government proposals preferred).
  • Good understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC)
  • Proven ability to write "persuasive technical" content—balancing technical detail with business value.
  • Ability to read architectural diagrams or code snippets (JSON, Python, or Java) to understand how a solution works without constant hand-holding.
  • Ability to comprehend and distill complex technical information into clear, concise, persuasive language for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with common authoring tools: MS Word, PowerPoint, content management/ proposal-management software; familiarity with graphics/layout tools is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of proposal development processes (Shipley, APMP, or similar methodologies).
  • Strong writing, grammar, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational, time-management, and project-coordination skills; ability to handle multiple proposals under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams, engage with SMEs, and manage feedback/iterations in the proposal process.


 At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges we’re on their short list. We’re looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. 
Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.