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Required : • Relevant experience in proposal writing, proposal development, business development writing, technical writing, or federal/defense communications • Strong writing, editing, and ...

Proposal Writer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$64K - $75K/yr

The Proposal Writer supports the full proposal development lifecycle by crafting clear, compliant ... Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail and precision * Ability ...

Manage multiple proposal writing and editing assignments simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines * Additional duties as assigned Requirements * 1+ years' experience in proposal writing ...

The ideal candidate will combine strong writing skills with proven proposal management capabilities to help us win new business opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Overall Proposal Response ...

Prepares proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals * Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and ...

This role combines strong writing ability with content strategy, owning the production of RFP and RFI responses, while also building and maintaining a centralized library of proposal templates ...

Maintain consistency in proposal writing by following company style guide Minimum Qualifications * 2-5 years of professional writing experience * Must have exposure to Government Proposals

Preparesproposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and ... Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering ...

Maintain and improve reusable content libraries, templates, and writing standards * Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal and business development writing processes, tools, and best ...

The ideal candidate will combine strong writing skills with proven proposal management capabilities to help us win new business opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Overall Proposal Response ...

This role combines strong writing ability with content strategy, owning the production of RFP and RFI responses, while also building and maintaining a centralized library of proposal templates ...

This role combines strong writing ability with content strategy, owning the production of RFP and RFI responses, while also building and maintaining a centralized library of proposal templates ...

Proposal Writer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$64K - $75K/yr

The Proposal Writer supports the full proposal development lifecycle by crafting clear, compliant ... Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail and precision * Ability ...

Preparesproposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and ... Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering ...

The Proposal Writer supports the full proposal development lifecycle by crafting clear, compliant ... Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail and precision * Ability ...

Proposal Development * Efficiently review the proposal development process from RFP receipt to ... Business and technical writing experience combined with creative and persuasive writing skills.

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As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for proposal writing jobs 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.
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Proposal Writer

Proposal Writer

Forterra

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. They are seeking a skilled Proposal Writer to develop compelling proposal content and support various business development activities tailored to government and defense customers.
Responsibilities:
• Write, edit, and refine proposal content for U.S. Government and defense opportunities
• Support development of a broad range of business development materials, including: RFI responses, Sources Sought responses, Solution briefs, White papers, Capability statements, Executive summaries, Customer-facing briefing materials
• Other strategic pursuit and growth content
• Translate technical, operational, and programmatic inputs into clear, compelling, and customer-focused written responses
• Work with capture and growth teams to develop win themes, discriminators, and messaging that align with customer priorities
• Interview subject matter experts and cross-functional contributors to gather content and convert it into polished written products
• Ensure written materials are accurate, consistent, compliant, and aligned with solicitation or customer requirements
• Support proposal content development through storyboarding, outlining, drafting, editing, and incorporating review feedback
• Help tailor messaging and content to specific customers, missions, and opportunity strategies
• Maintain and improve reusable content libraries, templates, and writing standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal and business development writing processes, tools, and best practices
Qualifications:
Required:
• Relevant experience in proposal writing, proposal development, business development writing, technical writing, or federal/defense communications
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to turn complex inputs into clear and persuasive content
• Experience supporting U.S. Government, Department of Defense, or federal contracting pursuits
• Familiarity with proposal development and business development materials such as RFIs, sources sought, white papers, and solution briefs
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments under deadline
• Ability to work effectively with technical, business, and executive stakeholders
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to interview contributors and synthesize disparate inputs
• Ability to balance compliance, clarity, and persuasiveness in written responses
• High degree of ownership, responsiveness, and problem-solving ability
Preferred:
• Experience writing for defense, autonomy, robotics, software, mobility, or other advanced technology markets
• Previous experience with or a deep understanding of USG contracting and procurement processes
• Familiarity with federal acquisition and proposal processes
• Experience supporting both pre-RFP and live proposal efforts
• Experience editing contributions from multiple authors into a unified voice
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Business, Political Science, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Company:
Forterra delivers autonomous mission systems for defense. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Clarksburg, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.