Federal Proposal Writer

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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.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Professional development and certification support (APMP, proposal training, etc.)
• Flexible remote work options
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture with growth potential

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 5–8 years of experience in federal proposal writing or business development
• Strong understanding of federal procurement and acquisition processes (FAR/DFARS)
• Proven ability to write and edit technical and management narratives with clarity and compliance
• Experience supporting proposals in A/E/C, O&M, construction management, or related fields
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams

Must 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 strategy
• Collaborate with project managers, capture leads, and SMEs to translate technical input into winning narratives
• Develop and maintain proposal outlines, compliance matrices, and templates to ensure efficient proposal production
• Coordinate color team reviews, manage schedules, and maintain consistency across deliverables
• Support capture and business development efforts by preparing marketing collateral, presentations, and client meeting materials
• Track, report, and analyze pipeline activity to support leadership in growth strategy execution

Preferred Background & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with IDIQ and task order proposals
• Familiarity with design-build and design-bid-build contracting environments
• Knowledge of proposal management tools such as SharePoint, Teams, or Azure DevOps
• APMP certification or similar training in proposal or capture management
• Experience supporting business development with federal agencies (DoD, USACE, GSA, etc.)

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 166714

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Samantha McDermott

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