Technical Proposal Writer

Job Title: Technical Proposal Writer Job Description We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Proposal Writer to join our small team of technical writers.

This role is ideal for recent graduates with a degree in English or a related field who are eager to apply their writing skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The Proposal Writer will support the development of responses to government solicitations and assist in producing clear, compelling, and compliant proposal content.

Responsibilities * Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), managers, and directors to gather technical and personnel information.

* Draft, edit, and format proposal sections including resumes, technical narratives, and compliance matrices.

* Organize content into a coherent and dynamic response that aligns with solicitation requirements.

* Ensure adherence to proposal schedules and meet project deadlines for assigned tasks.

* Participate in proposal reviews and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.

* Maintain version control and contribute to proposal content libraries.

Essential Skills * Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.

* Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.

* Ability to quickly understand complex information and translate it into clear, reader-friendly language.

* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team under tight deadlines.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and basic formatting tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications * Familiarity with naval ships and systems is ideal.

* Familiarity with government RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.

* Exposure to APMP or Shipley proposal methodologies.

* Experience in a collaborative writing or editorial environment.

* No prior proposal experience required-training will be provided.

Work Environment This position is based on-site in an office setting, with working hours from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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