Government Proposal Writer/Editor

Summary

Join WinBiz, a company assisting small and mid-size businesses in winning government contracts, as a Proposal Writer/Editor. You will leverage expert writing and editing skills to craft compelling government proposals (RFIs, RFPs, etc.). Collaborate closely with the Proposal Manager and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure proposals are compliant, impactful, and within page limits. Interview SMEs to clarify content and translate technical jargon into plain English. This is a project-based, remote 1099 Independent Contractor position predominantly working with US Eastern Time Zone clients.

Requirements

• Native fluency in American business English and expert-level writing skills
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or similar disciplines, or else equivalent experience writing business content for a living
• 5 years of Federal Proposal experience and 10 years of general proposal experience
• Solid understanding of Federal procurement processes
• Shipley training or APMP Foundation credential
• Expert-level familiarity with Microsoft Word, including styles sheets, tables, cross-references, and page layout
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive, especially with respect to version control
• Self-starter who can manage multiple projects with absolutely inflexible deadlines
• Able to work effectively in a remote enterprise and participate in virtual meetings with clients during business hours in US time zones
• Access to a strong Internet connection and a personal computer that can run the latest version of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Write and edit for clarity and simplicity, translating jargon into plain English in the active voice while copy editing for grammatical perfection
• Work with the Proposal Manager to structure templates for the technical volume, management volume, resumes, and past performance examples to RFP instructions (Section L), reflecting the Statement of Work (Section C) and evaluation criteria (Section M)
• Review RFP requirements and analyze amendments for impact on content
• Edit for “fit” when necessary to achieve desired page count without sacrificing impact or compliance
• Collaborate with the Graphic Artist to validate graphics for compliance and impact
• Continuously check compliance against RFP requirements and participate in status meetings, color reviews, and white glove reviews

Benefits

• Remote work
• 1099 Independent Contractor position