Proposal Content Lead

Job Description

Salary: $55k-$65k

Emerging Tech is seeking a Proposal Content Designer to join our Business Development team and elevate the visual and narrative quality of our federal contract proposals. This combined role will craft compelling, compliance-driven content while designing polished page layouts, infographics, and data visualizations that align with federal solicitation requirements. The ideal candidate blends strong technical writing skills, deep familiarity with government RFP/RFI/RFQ formats, and advanced graphic design proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Design & Layout

Create andmaintain proposal templates, master page layouts, and style guides in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.

Develop clear, on-brand infographics, charts, process flows, and call-out graphics that reinforce key win themes.

Ensure all visual elements meet federal formatting rules (margins, fonts, headers/footers, pagination).

Technical Writing & Editing

Draft and refine proposal sections such as Technical Approach, Management Plan, Past Performance, and Corporate Experience.

Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise narrative tailored for government evaluators.

Perform substantive and copy editing for grammar, tone, consistency, and RFP/RFI compliance.

Proposal Production & Compliance

Collaborate with Proposal Manager, SMEs, and BD staff to integrate text and visuals into cohesive final deliverables.

Conduct document reviews, quality control checks, and compliance audits to ensure 100% adherence to solicitation instructions.

Manage version control and maintain a centralized proposal asset library.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work asynchronously with remote teams to gather data, content, and graphic assets.

Mentor junior designers and writers on best practices for federal proposal development.

Support rapid-turnaround Sources Sought notices, Market Research memos, and executive summaries as needed.

Throughput & Metrics

Contribute at least 810 high-quality designed pages of new content per RFP, and support 2+ full proposal submissions monthly.

Track design and writing cycle times; recommend process improvements to maximize efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Technical Communication, English, or related field.

35 years combined experience in federal proposal graphic design and technical writing.

Proven track record of supporting at least three (3) awarded federal proposals in the last 18 months.

Expert user of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint).

Familiarity with government contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS) and solicitation compliance standards.

Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable liaising with senior leadership and diverse technical teams.

What we Offer:

Annual Salary: $55,000-$65,000

Benefits: Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement: 401K savings plan with company match

Work Environment: Remote work option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Performance Evaluation/Retention Bonus: Opportunity for performance-based bonuses

remote work

Full-time

Hybrid remote