What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Writer - GovCon position at ITCON Services?
ITCON Services is seeking a highly skilled Proposal Writer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, detail-oriented writer who thrives in a fast-paced Federal contracting environment and enjoys transforming complex technical concepts into compelling, winning proposal content.
We are looking for motivated, adaptable professionals who are collaborative, organized, quick to learn, and energized by supporting high-impact growth initiatives within a dynamic small business environment.
Location: Hybrid – 4 days onsite in Tysons Corner, VA / 1 day remote
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop compelling, compliant, and persuasive technical proposal content aligned with win strategies and solicitation requirements
- Own proposal content development for assigned sections from concept development through final submission
- Collaborate closely with SMEs, capture managers, solution architects, engineers, and leadership teams to gather and synthesize technical information
- Translate complex IT solutions, technical approaches, and win themes into clear, concise, and customer-focused narratives
- Lead and participate in solutioning sessions, storyboarding, and content strategy discussions
- Conduct SME interviews and proactively gather information needed to support proposal responses
- Support and participate in color team reviews, incorporating feedback and refining content for executive-level evaluations
- Ensure proposal content is compliant, accurate, consistent, and aligned with proposal strategy and evaluation criteria
- Track industry trends, emerging technologies, and organizational capabilities to continuously strengthen proposal content libraries and reusable assets
- Contribute to knowledge management initiatives, including maintaining proposal repositories, templates, and reusable content
Required Experience & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting Federal proposal development, with a strong focus on technical writing, editing, RFIs, white papers, and proposal content creation
- Proven experience collaborating with technical SMEs to develop and refine complex IT proposal narratives
- Strong working knowledge of Shipley methodology and the Federal proposal development lifecycle, including technical volumes, past performance, and pricing narratives
- Demonstrated ability to transform highly technical concepts into compelling, easy-to-understand proposal content
- Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and grammar skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to think critically, synthesize information from multiple sources, and create unified, persuasive messaging
- Experience reviewing proposal content for compliance, consistency, clarity, and proper terminology usage
- Understanding of generative AI tools and how they can support proposal development, content optimization, and tone alignment
- Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments in deadline-driven environments
- Strong knowledge management and content organization experience
- Advanced Microsoft Word expertise and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Visio, as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional
- Strong understanding of the Federal contracting landscape and procurement environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting proposals within the Federal IT market
- Marketing or communications experience within the technology industry
- Experience supporting small business growth initiatives and proposal operations
Why Join ITCON?
At ITCON, you'll have the opportunity to contribute directly to high-impact Federal pursuits while working alongside a collaborative, growth-focused team. Your work will play a critical role in shaping winning strategies, communicating innovative solutions, and driving organizational success.
ITCON does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.