Junior Proposal Writer

Position Overview

Join our elite proposal development team as a Junior Proposal Writer. This role is designed for ambitious professionals with a Master's Degree and technical writing experience who are eager to break into the high-stakes world of government contracting proposal development. You will work under the mentorship of senior proposal writers and contribute to winning multi-million-dollar federal contracts through meticulous technical writing, compliance verification, and quality control. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn our proprietary Pink-Red-Gold Quality Gate System and develop expertise in FAR/DFARS compliance while working on proposals that directly impact national security and government operations. In an era where AI hallucinations have cost firms like Deloitte $440,000 in refunds and sanctions, Aliff Capital's human-verified approach demands junior writers who understand the critical importance of accuracy, verification, and epistemic integrity.

Requirements

• Master's Degree (Required) in English, Rhetoric, Professional Writing, Communications, Technical Communication, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Public Policy, or related field
• Coursework or certification in technical writing strongly preferred
• 2-3 years of professional technical writing experience in technical documentation, grant writing, business writing, academic writing, science/engineering writing, or legal/compliance writing
• Microsoft Office Suite mastery: Word (styles, track changes, mail merge), Excel (pivot tables, formulas), PowerPoint
• Adobe Acrobat Pro (PDF manipulation, form filling, accessibility)
• Document management systems (SharePoint, Confluence, Google Workspace)
• Grammar and style tools (Grammarly, ProWritingAid, Chicago Manual of Style)
• Exceptional attention to detail—ability to spot inconsistencies and errors
• Strong research skills using databases, government websites, and academic sources
• Excellent written communication—clarity, precision, and persuasion
• Ability to receive and incorporate feedback constructively
• Professional demeanor in client-facing situations

Key Responsibilities

• Draft clear, compliant technical sections for government proposals under senior guidance
• Write technical descriptions, solution architectures, and capability statements
• Transform complex technical concepts into accessible, persuasive narrative
• Develop past performance summaries and case study narratives
• Review RFP/RFI requirements and extract compliance matrices
• Cross-reference all FAR/DFARS citations against official sources
• Verify that proposal sections address all mandatory requirements (M-clauses)
• Participate in Pink Team reviews focusing on compliance gaps
• Conduct research on government agencies, programs, and procurement history
• Verify all past performance claims with contract numbers and client POCs
• Format proposal documents according to RFP specifications
• Create tables, charts, and visual elements (with design team support)
• Manage version control and document repositories
• Participate in proposal kickoff meetings and strategy sessions
• Coordinate with capture managers, technical SMEs, and pricing analysts
• Incorporate feedback from Red Team and Gold Team reviews

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Performance-based bonuses tied to win rate and quality metrics
• Permanent full-time employment with long-term career stability
• Clear advancement path: Junior Writer → Proposal Writer → Senior Writer → Proposal Manager
• Mentorship from industry veterans with 10+ years of GovCon experience
• Exposure to $5M-$50M contract opportunities across federal agencies
• Training in Shipley methodology, APMP BOK, and proprietary quality systems
• Professional development opportunities in government contracting
• Fully remote work with flexible hours and global team collaboration
• Access to cutting-edge tools: AI-augmented research with human verification
• Work on high-impact proposals for national security and critical infrastructure
• Build expertise in FAR/DFARS compliance and federal procurement
• Develop portfolio of winning proposals with measurable impact
• Recognition for quality work and contribution to team success

Qualifications Summary

• Education: Master's Degree (Required) in relevant field
• Experience: 2-3 years professional technical writing
• Technical Writing: User manuals, specs, white papers, case studies, research papers
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (advanced), Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Document Management: SharePoint, Confluence, Google Workspace
• Research: Strong research and fact-checking capabilities
• Writing Quality: Exceptional clarity, precision, and persuasion
• Attention to Detail: Ability to spot errors and inconsistencies
• Collaboration: Ability to work with SMEs and incorporate feedback
• Government Knowledge: Basic understanding of federal procurement (trainable)
• Preferred: Shipley/APMP training, FAR/DFARS familiarity, security clearance
• Work Style: Self-motivated, deadline-driven, remote work capable