Federal Proposal Writer

Goodwin Recruiting • Lincoln, RI, United States • 2d ago

Make an impact by helping secure federal contracts that drive real-world results.Join a dynamic, growth-focused consulting firm delivering high-quality facility, maintenance, and construction management services to federal agencies nationwide. This is an opportunity to use your writing, organization, and strategy skills to help win new business and expand federal partnerships. This is a hybrid role - 2 days on-site work in Lincoln, RI and 3 days WFH.Benefits and Compensation:Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation, holidays, and sick timeProfessional development and certification support (APMP, proposal training, etc.)Collaborative, mission-driven culture with growth potentialRequirements & Qualifications:5–8 years of experience in federal proposal writing or business developmentStrong understanding of federal procurement and acquisition processes (FAR/DFARS)Proven ability to write and edit technical and management narratives with clarity and complianceExperience supporting proposals in A/E/C, O&M, construction management, or related fieldsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management skillsAbility to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teamsMust be able to work on-site in Lincoln, RI on a hybrid scheduleMust Haves:Write and edit compliant, persuasive proposal sections across all volumes (technical, management, past performance)Review and interpret federal solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, IDIQs, task orders) for compliance and response strategyCollaborate with project managers, capture leads, and SMEs to translate technical input into winning narrativesDevelop and maintain proposal outlines, compliance matrices, and templates to ensure efficient proposal productionCoordinate color team reviews, manage schedules, and maintain consistency across deliverablesSupport capture and business development efforts by preparing marketing collateral, presentations, and client meeting materialsTrack, report, and analyze pipeline activity to support leadership in growth strategy executionPreferred Background & Skills:Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, Engineering, or a related fieldExperience with IDIQ and task order proposalsFamiliarity with design-build and design-bid-build contracting environmentsKnowledge of proposal management tools such as SharePoint, Teams, or Azure DevOpsAPMP certification or similar training in proposal or capture managementExperience supporting business development with federal agencies (DoD, USACE, GSA, etc.)