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Strativia is seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to write federal proposals. The selected individual will be a member of our HQ Proposal Team and will have experience responding to small-to-large ...

The Team The Proposal Writers are a specialist team within the Water Portfolio Pursuits department who act as expert writing consultants to internal proposal-development teams . As such, they must be ...

Job Summary We are seeking a self-motivated Proposal Writer to lead the development and coordination of high-quality proposals. This individual will manage the end-to-end proposal process, including ...

Job Title Proposal Writer Location McLean, VA 22102 US (Primary) Category Business Development Job Type Full-Time Career Level Staff Education Bachelor's Degree Travel None Security Clearance ...

The Team The Proposal Writers are a specialist team within the Water Portfolio Pursuits department who act as expert writing consultants to internal proposal-development teams . As such, they must be ...

The Proposal Writer must be driven, organized, collaborative and have a 'getting it done and doing it right' attitude. This position will engage with various departments and levels within the ...

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Proposal Writer

Lexington Park, MD · On-site +1

$80K - $90K/yr

Overview We are looking for a Proposal Writer able to draft, edit and refine text portions of AVIAN proposals ensuring they are clear, compliant, and compelling. Join a Company Where You Can Make a ...

Proposal Writer

Lexington Park, MD · Remote

$80K - $90K/yr

Overview We are looking for a Proposal Writer able to draft, edit and refine text portions of AVIAN proposals ensuring they are clear, compliant, and compelling. Join a Company Where You Can Make a ...

Proposal Writer

Roseville, CA · On-site

$28 - $40/hr

Proposal Writer BPR Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to support our growing team and assist in the development of high-quality proposals and marketing materials for public ...

The Proposal Writer will partner closely with capture, growth, technical, program, and leadership teams to develop high-quality written products that strengthen Forterra's competitive positioning and ...

Proposal Writer

Houston, TX · On-site

$65K - $72K/yr

Proposal Writer Job Reference Number: 38816 Employment Type: Full-Time , Hybrid Segment: Elior Corporate Brand: ENA Corporate Location: Houston , Texas (US-TX) The Role at a glance: As a Proposal ...

The Proposal Writer must be driven, organized, collaborative and have a 'getting it done and doing it right' attitude. This position will engage with various departments and levels within the ...

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The Proposal Writer must be driven, organized, collaborative and have a 'getting it done and doing it right' attitude. This position will engage with various departments and levels within the ...

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Proposal Writer

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$60K - $72K/yr

Proposal Writer Job Reference Number: 38816 Employment Type: Full-Time , Hybrid Segment: Elior Corporate Brand: ENA Corporate Location: Houston , Texas (US-TX) The Role at a glance: As a Proposal ...

Proposal Writer

Owings Mills, MD · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Job Summary We are seeking a self-motivated Proposal Writer to lead the development and coordination of high-quality proposals. This individual will manage the end-to-end proposal process, including ...

The Proposal Writer must be driven, organized, collaborative and have a 'getting it done and doing it right' attitude. This position will engage with various departments and levels within the ...

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The Proposal Writer works with the Proposal Development team to write strategic, compelling and customer-focused RFP responses to secure government contracts. The position will report to the VP of ...

The Team The Proposal Writers are a specialist team within the Water Portfolio Pursuits department who act as expert writing consultants to internal proposal-development teams . As such, they must be ...

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How much do proposal writer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for 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 Proposal Writer?

Proposal writers compose documents to gain support for a project, enter into a business agreement, or convince clients to buy products and services. To complete the proposal, they usually work with a team to research a specific issue, conduct interviews, collect information, and organize the data before submitting the application or sending the contract to a client. Proposal writers may work for non-profit organizations or private companies, or they may be freelancers who work for many different businesses. Some proposal writers specialize in a specific industry, such as grant writing for non-profit organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Proposal Writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Proposal Writer, you need excellent writing, research, and organizational skills, often supported by a degree in English, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with proposal management tools (such as RFPIO or Loopio), content management systems, and sometimes APMP certification is valuable. Strong attention to detail, collaboration, and the ability to work under deadlines are critical soft skills. These skills ensure persuasive, compliant proposals that meet client requirements and increase win rates in competitive bidding environments.

How does a Proposal Writer typically collaborate with subject matter experts and other team members during the proposal development process?

A Proposal Writer often works closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), project managers, and business development teams to gather the technical, financial, and strategic information required for compelling proposals. This collaboration usually involves conducting interviews, facilitating content reviews, and coordinating input from various stakeholders to ensure the proposal is accurate and tailored to client needs. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are crucial to managing multiple contributors, meeting tight deadlines, and producing high-quality submissions. This teamwork helps ensure that the proposal aligns with both client expectations and company objectives.

What does a Proposal Writer do?

A Proposal Writer is responsible for creating documents that outline a company's products, services, or solutions in response to requests from clients or potential customers. Their main goal is to craft persuasive and clear proposals that showcase the value and benefits of their organization’s offerings, usually to secure new business or funding. Proposal Writers work closely with sales, marketing, and subject matter experts to gather information and tailor proposals to specific client needs. They must ensure proposals are compliant with client requirements and deadlines, and often manage multiple projects at once.
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Infographic showing various Proposal Writer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 51% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 47% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,248 per year, or $39.1 per hour.

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Proposal Writer

The Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies is looking for a Proposal Writer for our Business Development (BD) team located in our Orlando, Florida office.

In this role, you will be required to act in a dynamic role responsible for critical/key support to the BD team for all proposal and market research efforts, by providing skilled writing support and efforts for the corporate proposal development process.

Description of Responsibilities:

  • Works closely with BD Team Members, Capture/BD Managers, BD leadership, consultants, and operational team members as needed to complete proposal efforts.
  • Supports the proposal writing within a structured proposal development process.
  • Proposal writing duties will include but not be limited to the development, authoring, editing and revising of content for proposals across various scope/service/task areas, as well as market research efforts to include Requests for Information (RFI)/sources sought responses, white papers, and capability statements.
  • As part of a team, reporting to the Solutions Development Manager, maintains duties in a support/lead role as required for: writing and editing; assigning/managing/soliciting inputs and content contributions from SMEs in field operations; collaborating with the proposal team to develop proposal response format and structure; working with Capture Manager, Proposal Manager and/or BD leadership to develop proposal outlines, capabilities matrices, past performance and proposal content; managing/collecting subcontractor past performance and writing assignments to develop and submit final proposal documents.
  • Prepares and provides data calls to teaming partners related to capabilities statements, past performance, etc.
  • Prepares and provides data calls to internal SME personnel and interviews internal SMEs and knowledge experts to gather knowledge and information to support proposals.
  • Translates technical data into meaningful customer value propositions.
  • Plays a key role in proposal and RFI response editing and formatting.
  • Meets proposal and RFI writing milestones related to individual work assignments.
  • Participates in formal team reviews in accordance with the Shipley proposal method (pink, red, gold and final).
  • Participates in proposal kickoff meetings as required.
  • Participates in the development and maintenance of a document library that includes historical proposal documents, corporate experience and accomplishments, tailored proposal and RFI content, etc.
  • Maintains various trackers, spreadsheets, repositories of referenceable information.
  • May attend conferences.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Degree/Education/Certification:

  • Bachelor's Degree in related area
  • Must possess a valid Driver's License

Required Skills, Education, and Experience:

  • Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of proposal, technical or sales writing. Preference for candidates with experience in proposal development in the federal government and/or DoD environment
  • Ability to conduct research and generate original content. Comfortable with writing about new topics and performing editorial work
  • Possess excellent writing skills for both technical and marketing-focused content
  • Strong organization skills necessary. Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
  • Possess strong communication skills
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable, and exhibit excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work with people at all levels of the Company
  • Ability to support fast pace and changing schedules
  • Excellent personal computer skills and extreme proficiency in MSWord.
  • Ability to use other MS products to include Excel and PowerPoint
  • Basic experience with Adobe Acrobat
  • Experience using Microsoft SharePoint or other document management system/version control system preferred
  • Preference for candidates with any applied understanding of a formal proposal development process (Shipley Proposal Method experience preferred)
  • Ability to travel if needed.

The Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries; a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid vacation and sick time; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

EOE, including Disability/Vets