Are you a strong, versatile writer who thrives on articulating innovative solutions for digital modernization and experience initiatives? ICF is seeking an on-call Proposal Writer to support our Digital Modernization and Experience (DMX) Group in crafting high-impact proposals for our clients.
As an on-call Proposal Writer, you'll play a crucial role in our Digital Modernization efforts, working across a range of technology-focused proposals that include application development, human-centered design, data analytics, AI/ML, agile engineering, and cyber security. This position offers the opportunity to shape and communicate our vision in response to proposals for government clients. You will engage with stakeholders and technical teams to drive solutioning and communicate complex concepts effectively, highlighting our organization’s strengths across technology and experience domains.
Responsibilities:
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Develop, write, and edit high-quality proposals, including technical, management, and past performance volumes.
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Review and refine proposal content produced by proposal teams to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements.
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Lead technical writing efforts for strategic proposal submissions, particularly in areas focused on digital modernization, application development, data analytics, AI/ML, agile methodologies, and cyber security.
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Engage actively in the solutioning process for proposals, collaborating with technical and business development teams to articulate technical approaches that meet specific client needs.
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Create targeted capability statements and technical briefs that effectively showcase our organization’s expertise in digital transformation, agile engineering, and data-driven solutions.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, English, or related field.
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8+ years of proposal writing experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
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5+ years in a technical writing or proposal development role, ideally within technology or digital experience sectors.
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Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the software development life cycle (SDLC)
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Strong organizational and presentation skills with a focus on clear, concise technical communication.
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Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$136,141.00 - $231,440.00
Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
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What We Do
ICF is a global advisory and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees in industries across the public and private sectors. For over 50 years, we’ve been helping clients take on some of the world’s most complex challenges to produce exceptional results. Our work is the catalyst to help shape the future for all.
Beyond our purpose-driven work, we invest in our employees and their experience with us. We have numerous options for healthcare and many additional benefits, including immediate access to 401k retirement matching and pet insurance. Our Employee Community Networks help members find support, belonging, and growth by enhancing internal networks and professional development. We offer paid volunteer time and match your donations. As learning is a never-ending journey, we offer tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, communities of practice to contribute to and grow from, and memberships to LinkedIn Learning and Coursera. We aim to consider every aspect of how to invest in people so they can belong, grow, and thrive with us.
Why Work With Us
At ICF, we are a purpose-driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. We are not all the same. And that has always been our greatest strength. We are at our best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do th