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Federal Proposal Writer (Remote)

Cella
Cella Salary
Reston, VA Remote Contractor
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/20/2026
Location: 100% Remote (Open to nationwide remote support; Washington D.C. metro area proximity is a plus but not required)

Position Type: Contract / Consulting Pipeline (Project-based, high-repeat potential)

Compensation Range: $109.88 - 152.40 per hour

Are you an elite federal proposal writer who excels under the qualifications-based requirements of the Brooks Act? We are launching an exclusive strategic talent pool-building initiative for a premier Fortune 500 federal systems integrator. Due to a high volume of upcoming federal opportunities, this business area is securing a vetted bench of specialized consultants to step into upcoming proposal efforts.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the end-to-end drafting, editing, and final polishing of the Management Approach, Project Execution, and Quality Control narratives for complex SF330 and environmental services bids.
  • Interview internal Project Managers, technical engineers, and environmental scientists (SMEs) to translate complex remediation, compliance, and planning workflows into compliant, compelling proposal text.
  • Draft specialized sections detailing key operational governance, including safety protocols, QA/QC methodologies, resource scalability, and risk mitigation frameworks.
  • Write clear narratives explaining cross-functional team execution, resource deployment matrices, and sub-consultant management plans.
  • Review and cross-reference all draft material against rigid RFP evaluation criteria and SF330 formatting mandates to ensure 100% compliant, high-scoring submissions under tight internal deadlines.


Qualifications:

  • 3 years of direct experience authoring federal proposals within the Architect-Engineer (A/E), infrastructure, or environmental consulting sectors.
  • Documented experience writing targeted Management sections for SF330 submissions or heavy multi-agency environmental solicitations (DoD, EPA, DOE, USACE).
  • Exceptional structural agility, ability to interview technical engineers and scientists and immediately translate complex jargon into clear, compliant, and persuasive text under tight deadlines.
  • Strong adherence to compliance matrices and style guides.


JOBID: 072026-139888

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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