The Proposal Writer collaborates with teams to create clear and compliant proposals for government procurement, leveraging AI tools to enhance writing quality.
About Nava
Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2013, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.
As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services.
People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners better understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.
Position Summary
The Proposal Writer supports Nava’s Business Development team by producing high-quality, clear, and compliant proposal content for federal, state, and local government opportunities. This role translates complex technical concepts into accessible prose, leveraging modern methodology and technology (AI and Large Language Models) to augment their capacity.
The Proposal Writer supports proposal teams in delivering compliant, complete and compelling responses while supporting Nava’s values: Be Active Stewards, Pursue the Root Cause, Think Long-Term, Build Together, Inclusion is Essential and Progress Takes Work.
What you’ll do
- Draft clear, accurate, and compelling responses to government RFPs and RFQs.
- Collaborate with Client Solutions Managers, Proposal Managers, and SMEs to distill complex technical concepts into accessible prose.
- Review and edit proposal sections for compliance, clarity, and consistency.
- Master AI and LLM tools to streamline content development while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Maintain and update a repository of reusable content for future bids.
- Organize and curate Nava’s library of core content to reflect our capabilities and experience.
- Ensure proposal templates, style guides, and checklists are up to date and readily available.
- Participate in solutioning sessions and reviews to ensure cohesive and polished proposals.
- Provide guidance to SMEs on technical content development.
- Facilitate feedback loops to improve proposal processes and deliverables.
Proposal Content Management
Collaboration and Review
Required skills
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field.
- Have 5+ years of experience writing for government IT procurement, particularly federal, state, and local RFPs and RFQs.
- Demonstrate the ability to translate technical and highly specialized concepts into clear, compelling, and compliant prose.
- Familiar with AI tools (e.g., GPT, LLMs) for writing, editing, and research.
- Detail-oriented with a strong ability to meet deadlines under tight timelines.
- Exhibit excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Support proposal development in Agile, human-centered design, or custom software delivery environments.
- Have a background in graphic or visual content creation to support proposal narratives.
Preferred Skills
Other requirements
All roles at Nava require the following:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired.
Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract.
Perks working with Nava
Health coverage – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs.
Time off – Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating days to rest and recharge.
Company holidays- Enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO.
Annual bonus – When Nava meets goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus.
Parental leave – Paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home.
Wellness program – Full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools.
Virtual care – See doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program.
Sabbatical leave – Earn extended paid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest.
401(k) match – Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan.
Flexible work – Remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities.
Home office setup – Company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs.
Utility support – Monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses.
Learning opportunities – Internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills.
Development budget – Annual allowance for courses, tuition, certifications, & LinkedIn Learning access.
Referral bonus – Get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team.
Commuter benefits – Pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable.
Insurance coverage – Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost.
Supportive culture – A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care.
Location
We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
*If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. Additionally, if employed with Nava, you must be based in the U.S. and cannot work from outside the country.
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Please contact the recruiting team at [email protected] if you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process.
We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.
Top Skills
AI
Large Language Models
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