Technical Proposal Writer (Technical Editor And Writer 5) - 29189
HIIAbout the role
Requisition Number: 29189
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $121,645.00 - $180,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Senior
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
- Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
- Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Summary
HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Technical Proposal Writer to join the team! This will be an on-site position based out of our Fair Lakes, VA location. The Technical Proposal Writer is responsible for writing compliant and compelling proposal responses in response to commercial and U.S. government solicitation requirements. The Technical Proposal Writer incorporates the proposal capture strategy, proposal lenses, customer hot buttons, and discriminators through assigned sections. This position requires that the Technical Proposal Writer work closely with the Capture Manager, Proposal Manager, Volume Lead, Subject Matter Experts (SME), and functional departments as necessary (e.g., Contracts/Subcontracts, Quality, Procurement) for proposal content.
The Technical Proposal Writer follows the approved proposal processes, participates in reviews, maintains configuration control of assigned sections, and incorporates changes from all amendments and Q&As. You will write assigned sections in accordance with the proposal schedule, the compliance matrix/proposal outline, and within the allocated page count. The Technical Proposal Writer develops any necessary data calls to complete the assigned sections and works with the Proposal Manager and Proposal Coordinator to issue those data calls to subcontractors and/or functional groups. This position will attend daily standup progress reviews to provide status of section writing assignments and other proposal actions assigned. The Technical Proposal Writer ensures the assigned sections are compliant with all RFP and amendment requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and mentor a team of proposal writers, ensuring high quality, compliant, and compelling content across all assigned sections and volumes
- Oversee development of compliant outlines, writing assignments, and annotated shells aligned to RFP Section L & M requirements
- Conduct quality reviews of writer drafts, providing actionable editorial guidance to strengthen clarity, consistency, voice, substantiation, and alignment with win themes
- Coordinate closely with Proposal Managers, Capture Managers, and SMEs to ensure all writing inputs accurately reflect strategy, solution, and technical approach
- Develop and enforce writing standards, style guides, templates, and best practices to drive consistency and efficiency across proposal teams
- Manage writing schedules, track progress against milestones, and ensur
Apply for this role
Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.
Apply Now →Generate Application KitFree account required — sign up in 30s