Proposal Strategy & Solutions Writer

Posted One Month Ago
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22312, Alexandria, VA, USA
In-Office
100K-150K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Consulting • Defense
The Role
Write and refine compliant federal government proposal content, analyze solicitations, develop evaluator-focused narratives, collaborate with SMEs and capture teams, create past performance and key personnel sections, participate in proposal planning and color-team reviews, and support business development activities including RFI responses and reusable content development.
Summary Generated by Built In

Ready to put your writing skills to work where they can make a real impact? Join Mayvin’s Business Development team and help shape the proposals that drive our next wins. As a Proposal Writer, Strategist, and Content Architect, you’ll work alongside experienced Capture Managers, technical SMEs, and operational leaders to shape Federal proposals that stand out, drive Mayvin’s continued growth, and help us win work supporting the important National Security missions of our Government customers.


Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must have an active Secret clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain one.


Responsibilities:

  • Turn complex government requirements into compelling, persuasive proposals that demonstrate why Mayvin is the right choice
  • Develop winning proposal narratives across management, staffing, transition, quality, risk, technical approaches, and operational solutions
  • Work directly with subject matter experts, program leaders, and capture teams to uncover strengths, challenge assumptions, and develop differentiated solutions
  • Translate complex solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, PWS/SOW, and Sections L/M) into clear, compliant, evaluator-focused responses
  • Bring our experience to life through compelling past performance narratives and key personnel qualifications that demonstrate relevance, credibility, and results
  • Help shape proposal strategy through brainstorming, solution development, storyboarding, and color-team reviews
  • Elevate proposal content through thoughtful editing, stronger messaging, and clear alignment with customer priorities, win themes, and discriminators
  • Contribute to broader business development efforts, including opportunity research, RFI responses, and building a library of high-quality proposal content
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum five years of professional proposal or technical writing experience supporting Federal Government proposals
  • Strong understanding of Federal solicitations
  • Proven ability to develop clear, evaluator‑focused technical, management, past performance, and key personnel content
  • Excellent writing, editing, and analytical skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and meet tight deadlines

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Shipley or similar Federal proposal development methodologies
  • Experience developing content for complex technical and professional services requirements (SETA, mission support, engineering, national security, law enforcement)
  • Experience participating in formal color‑team reviews
  • Responsible use of AI‑enabled writing and research tools

 

About Mayvin

Mayvin is more than a workplace—it’s a community built on innovation, ingenuity, and impact.  Enjoy outstanding benefits and amenities, a truly supportive work environment, and continuous opportunities for professional growth. Your contributions are recognized and rewarded, and—most importantly—your voice matters. Here, you're treated with the dignity and respect you deserve.

Mayvin is proud to support the national security mission of the United States through exceptional service to the Departments of War, Homeland Security, and Justice. Join us in solving the nation's toughest challenges—because at Mayvin, #PeopleMatter and it's time to #ReimagineYourMission.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Business, or a related field
  • At least five years of professional proposal or technical writing experience supporting Federal Government proposals
  • Strong understanding of Federal solicitations
  • Ability to develop clear, evaluator-focused technical, management, past performance, and key personnel content
  • Excellent writing, editing, and analytical skills
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and meet tight deadlines
  • Familiarity with Shipley or similar Federal proposal development methodologies
  • Experience developing content for complex technical and professional services requirements
  • Experience participating in formal color-team reviews
  • Responsible use of AI-enabled writing and research tools
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must possess an active Secret clearance or be able to obtain and maintain one
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The Company
HQ: Alexandria, VA
500 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Mayvin is a global technical and knowledge-based services firm supporting government organizations like the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Justice. They provide project management, mission support, engineering, cybersecurity, and data analysis services, emphasizing a corporate culture where 'People Matter'.

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