The Role
The Proposal Technical Writer develops compelling proposals for federal solicitations, collaborating with experts to ensure compliance and clarity under tight deadlines.
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Job Summary
JCS is seeking a skilled Proposal Technical Writer to support the development of compelling, compliant, and customer-focused proposals in response to federal government solicitations. This role is responsible for translating complex technical, management, and operational concepts into clear, persuasive proposal content that aligns with solicitation requirements and company capabilities. The ideal candidate has experience supporting federal proposals, collaborating with subject matter experts, and producing high-quality written content under tight deadlines. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping high-impact proposals that support mission-driven customers. The Proposal Technical Writer will help position the company for growth by developing compelling submissions that reflect technical excellence, operational credibility, and customer understanding.
What’s in it for you:
What you will do:
What you will bring:
Preferred Qualifications:
JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. JCS is a Great Place to Work and is a Washington Post’s Top Places to Work certified company.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job Summary
JCS is seeking a skilled Proposal Technical Writer to support the development of compelling, compliant, and customer-focused proposals in response to federal government solicitations. This role is responsible for translating complex technical, management, and operational concepts into clear, persuasive proposal content that aligns with solicitation requirements and company capabilities. The ideal candidate has experience supporting federal proposals, collaborating with subject matter experts, and producing high-quality written content under tight deadlines. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping high-impact proposals that support mission-driven customers. The Proposal Technical Writer will help position the company for growth by developing compelling submissions that reflect technical excellence, operational credibility, and customer understanding.
What’s in it for you:
- Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
- Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
- Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.
- A robust benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
- And more!
What you will do:
- Write, edit, and refine proposal content for federal government solicitations, including technical, management, staffing, transition, past performance, and executive summary sections.
- Analyze RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and related solicitation documents to understand requirements, evaluation criteria, and compliance needs.
- Work closely with capture managers, proposal managers, solution architects, subject matter experts, and operational leaders to gather information and develop proposal responses.
- Translate technical approaches, methodologies, and discriminators into clear, customer-focused narrative.
- Ensure proposal content is compliant, well-structured, accurate, and aligned with win themes and messaging.
- Support storyboarding, content planning, and proposal review cycles, including pink, red, gold, and final reviews.
- Edit content for clarity, grammar, consistency, tone, and readability while maintaining technical accuracy.
- Incorporate proposal graphics, tables, and callout text in coordination with design and production teams.
- Maintain and reuse proposal content libraries, boilerplate, resumes, and past performance materials where appropriate.
- Support continuous improvement of proposal writing processes, templates, and content standards.
- Assist with post-submission lessons learned and content archival for future use.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 5+ years of experience in proposal writing, technical writing, or federal proposal development.
- Experience supporting proposals for U.S. federal agencies, preferably within DoD, civilian, or national security environments.
- Strong ability to write and edit clear, persuasive, and compliant proposal content.
- Experience interpreting government solicitations and aligning responses to stated requirements and evaluation factors.
- Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced proposal environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in government contracting, professional services, IT, cybersecurity, cloud, or digital modernization proposals.
- Familiarity with Shipley-based proposal processes or similar proposal development methodologies.
- Experience supporting large, complex, and strategic bids.
- Ability to interview SMEs and independently draft first-round content from discussions and source material.
- Active security clearance or eligibility for clearance, if required.
JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. JCS is a Great Place to Work and is a Washington Post’s Top Places to Work certified company.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
- Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service deliver
- Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.
- Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
- Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
- Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
- Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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The Company
What We Do
JCS is a premier technology firm specializing in enterprise-wide capabilities, digital transformation, software solutions, and IT services. We hold contracts in support of federal, state, and local government organizations in addition to assisting industry leaders in the private sector. Vision: Elevate the customer, the employee, and the community Mission: Delivering superior, mission-focused technology solutions to empower our clients. Our Services: • IT Services & Solutions • Cyber Security • Advanced Data Analytics • Health IT • Professional Services • Digital Transformation • Partner Network and Technology Certifications JCS is an 8(a) Certified Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Minority-Owned Small Business (MOSB), and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based out of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. JCS is ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1: 2018, ISO/IEC 27000: 2013 certified and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for both Development and Services. JCS is a Microsoft Gold and ServiceNow Premium partner. We are also certified as a “Great Place to Work.”
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