Principal Proposal Writer

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Reston, VA, USA
In-Office
114K-148K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace
The Role
Leads the development of compliant, compelling content for competitive federal government proposals. Collaborates with proposal, capture, architecture, subject-matter, subcontractor, and writing teams to translate technical and management approaches into customer-focused narratives. Develops multiple proposal sections, coordinates assignments, creates outlines and response mockups, conducts compliance reviews, identifies content gaps, and ensures consistency, clarity, and alignment with solicitation requirements and corporate messaging.
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ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal is seeking a Principal Proposal Writer to join our growing Proposal Operations Center. The Principal Proposal Writer provides strategic writing expertise to competitive Federal proposals and helps advance organizational standards for proposal content, processes, and quality.

This remote role requires occasional travel, primarily within the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with additional travel as needed to support onsite bid team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

· Proposal Development and Leadership

o Lead the development of compliant, compelling proposal content for Federal Government solicitations.

o Collaborate with Proposal Managers, Capture Managers, Solution Architects, and SMEs to understand technical and management approaches, identify discriminators, and articulate key themes.

o Develop technical, management, transition, past performance, resume, and staffing sections aligned with solicitation requirements and corporate messaging.

o Coordinate writing assignments across SMEs, subcontractors, and other proposal writers; ensure consistency of voice, clarity, and compliance.

o Conduct interviews with SMEs and translate technical concepts into clear, customer-focused narrative.

o Create annotated outlines and response mockups to guide writing efforts and ensure compliance.

· Quality Assurance and Compliance

o Perform compliance reviews and identify gaps or risks within proposal sections.

o Collaborate across ASRC Federal, subsidiaries, and subcontractors to refine and strengthen content.

Requirements 

Bachelor’s degree required, along with 10+ years of progressive experience in federal proposal writing.

 

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in federal proposal writing
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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
3,273 Employees
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

ASRC Federal’s family of companies help federal civilian, defense and intelligence agencies achieve successful mission outcomes and elevated performance. We are dedicated to building an enduring enterprise focused on our people, customers and shareholders.

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