Lead high-impact federal proposal efforts from home while guiding a seasoned writing team at a major government contractor. If you’re a senior proposal pro who loves coaching writers, elevating standards, and still jumping in as a hands-on contributor, this role sits right in your sweet spot.
About ASRC Federal
ASRC Federal is an Alaska Native–owned government contractor advancing critical missions in space, public health, and defense. The company supports federal agencies nationwide with technical, operational, and mission-focused services, and is consistently recognized as a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™. Joining ASRC Federal means stepping into a mission-driven culture with long-term stability and room to grow.
Schedule
- Remote role based out of Reston, VA (some travel required, mainly within the DC metro area and occasionally across the U.S.)
- Full-time, salaried position
- Flexibility to work non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) during peak proposal cycles
What You’ll Do
⦁ Lead, mentor, and coach a team of seven Proposal Writers plus a Past Performance and Training Manager, fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment
⦁ Provide strategic direction and thought leadership to raise proposal writing quality and consistency across the organization
⦁ Allocate proposal writing resources in coordination with the VP of Proposal Operations and the broader Proposal Operations Leadership Team
⦁ Support proposal staffing strategies to align with business development priorities and bid volume
⦁ Partner with leadership to refine and improve proposal processes, tools, templates, and best practices
⦁ Develop and deliver training to ensure consistent application of writing standards and proposal methodology
⦁ Serve as a working lead by writing and editing technical, management, and past performance sections for Federal solicitations
⦁ Collaborate closely with Proposal Managers, Capture Managers, Solution Architects, and SMEs to develop compliant, compelling content aligned with RFP/RFQ requirements
⦁ Integrate key themes and discriminators to strengthen competitiveness and clearly communicate value to government evaluators
⦁ Participate in color team reviews and ensure each section meets compliance, clarity, and quality standards
What You Need
⦁ Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent additional experience in lieu of degree)
⦁ 10+ years of Federal Government proposal writing experience
⦁ Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and developing proposal professionals
⦁ Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
⦁ Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple bids and deadlines
⦁ Experience developing annotated outlines, storyboards, and draft responses for Federal solicitations
⦁ Willingness and ability to work non-traditional hours and travel as required (up to 25%)
⦁ Preferred: APMP or equivalent proposal management certification and familiarity with AI-based tools for drafting and content development
Benefits
⦁ Competitive salary
⦁ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
⦁ Life insurance and additional voluntary coverage options
⦁ 401(k) with company contribution
⦁ Paid time off, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law
⦁ Education assistance and professional development support
⦁ Mission-driven, growth-oriented environment within a respected Federal contractor
Senior proposal leadership roles with full remote flexibility and a dedicated writing team to lead do not stay open long.
If you’re ready to shape the voice, quality, and strategy behind winning federal proposals, this is your moment to step up.
Happy Hunting,
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