Role Description
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and certified Proposal Writer Analyst to join our team in a remote, full-time capacity. The ideal candidate will bridge capture data analytics and full-cycle proposal execution—leveraging federal market intelligence databases, historical award data, and generative AI tools to evaluate pipeline opportunities, track competitor positioning, synthesize technical inputs, and coordinate winning bids.
This is a fully remote, full-time position.
Key Responsibilities
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Capture Analytics & Market Intelligence
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Monitor, identify, and qualify public sector opportunities across federal and state procurement portals (e.g., SAM.gov, e-Buy, GovWin IQ, Highergov, FPDS, BGOV).
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Mine Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and agency forecast data to analyze historical spending trends, incumbent contract values, task order burn rates, and pricing benchmarks.
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Conduct competitive landscape assessments, evaluating potential prime contractors, subcontractors, small business set-asides, and teaming partners.
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Synthesize market data, customer acquisition history, and internal capability alignment into clear, data-backed Bid/No Bid gate reviews and executive briefings.
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Create and maintain capture artifacts, including customer pain-point matrices, SWOT analyses, win-theme scorecards, and competitive positioning decks.
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Proposal Lifecycle Management & AI Enablement
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Lead and manage the end-to-end proposal development process for assigned bids, strictly adhering to all solicitation instructions, compliance rules, and delivery deadlines.
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Utilize AI tools and automated parsers to rapidly extract requirements from RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, generating accurate compliance matrices and cross-reference sheets.
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Facilitate kickoff sessions, manage color team review cycles (Pink, Red, Gold), and track milestones across capture and delivery teams.
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Organize and curate ArcheSys’s central content library and boilerplate repository, applying AI indexing and semantic search to quickly surface high-scoring past performance and technical narratives.
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Writing, Editing, and Quality Assurance
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Serve as a primary writer, synthesizing SME inputs, capture win themes, and architectural briefs into persuasive narratives using LLMs—maintaining authentic tone, clarity, and strict federal compliance.
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Partner closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs); leverage AI transcription and summarization tools to capture engineering interviews and convert them into proposal-ready drafts.
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Conduct rigorous human-in-the-loop editing to fact-check drafts, eliminate AI hallucinations, verify technical accuracy, and ensure 100% compliance with Section L & M instructions.
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Documentation and Operational Support
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Assist the Contracts team with NDAs, Teaming Agreements (TAs), and subcontract compliance records.
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Maintain CRM and capture pipeline dashboards, keeping executive leadership informed on probability-of-win and milestone statuses.
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Develop external marketing collateral, such as tailored capability statements and solution briefs, utilizing capture data insights and AI-assisted drafting workflows.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Communications, English, Marketing, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
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Minimum of 2+ years of experience in federal/state proposal coordination, technical writing, or capture support.
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Demonstrated experience navigating and pulling data from federal procurement sources and intelligence tools (e.g., SAM.gov, FPDS, GovWin IQ, USAspending.gov, or BGOV).
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Hands-on experience using generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or GovCon-specific platforms) to conduct research, parse solicitations, summarize notes, or draft structured content.
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Solid understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), standard procurement lifecycle phases, and contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus).
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Active APMP Foundation Level Certification (or higher).
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Proven ability to translate raw procurement data and complex technical concepts into clear executive summaries and compliant proposal sections.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience using enterprise GovCon capture and proposal acceleration platforms (e.g., GovDash, Highergov, etc.).
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Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., advanced Excel, Power BI, or CRM pipeline reporting).
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Experience with Shipley or equivalent capture and proposal management methodologies.
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Background supporting proposals within IT, enterprise cloud, cybersecurity, or systems modernizations for public sector clients.
Personal Attributes
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Comfortable working with data, numbers, and historical contract trends to guide strategic decisions.
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Eager to experiment with AI prompts and automation to streamline repetitive tasks and elevate submission quality.
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Relentless about compliance, verifying data points, and meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Additional Requirements
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All work must be conducted within the United States (excluding U.S. territories).
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Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or government security clearance as required by federal client engagements.
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Some federal contracts require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment.
Benefits
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Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance reimbursement plan, a retirement plan, and generous paid time off.
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Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals on exciting and innovative projects.
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Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
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Continuous learning and development opportunities, including access to training resources and professional development programs.
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A collaborative, inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages growth.