DescriptionPosition: Senior Proposal Writer
Location: Hybrid - Reston, VA
Terms: Full Time
Clearance: None
Travel: 0-10%
Reports to: Director of Proposal Operations
Program OverviewSupports RIVA's Bid & Proposal organization by developing compelling, compliant proposal content for Federal civilian opportunities while partnering with capture, solution, and delivery teams.
Position OverviewDevelops high-quality technical proposal content, translates complex solutions into evaluator-focused narratives, and supports full proposal lifecycle activities including strategy, writing, editing, graphics concepts, and proposal library maintenance.
Core Responsibilities- Collaborate with capture, solution, and delivery teams to develop win themes and discriminators.
- Write, edit, and refine RFP, RFI, white paper, and proposal content.
- Own narrative development for technical, management, past performance, and staffing volumes.
- Interview SMEs and translate technical content into evaluator-focused narrative.
- Edit for grammar, syntax, and one-voicing across multiple contributors.
- Execute win themes at the section level.
- Participate in color team reviews and disposition reviewer comments to help identify and address gaps and risk.
- Develop graphics concepts in partnership with production.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 5-7 years of Federal proposal writing experience.
- Experience translating technical content into compliant proposal responses.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Copilot.
- Experience using AI tools for proposal development.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications- APMP Foundation Certification or higher.
- Shipley proposal training.
- Experience supporting Federal IT proposals.
- Experience with color team reviews and proposal graphics.
Salary$100,000
RIVA Benefits- Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
- Long- and Short-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Program Initiatives
- RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)
- Additional Workplace Benefits
