GDIT is currently seeking a Senior Proposal Solutions and Writer to join our team! This hybrid position must be local to the National Capital Region and work in our Falls Church office or other GDIT locations at least three (3+) days per week.
The Senior Proposal Solutions and Writer is a senior proposal writer responsible for shaping winning strategies, improving proposal quality at scale, strengthening proposal operations, and writing compelling, compliant proposals in response to complex, high-value federal pursuits. This role operates above individual proposal executiondriving consistency, risk management, and measurable improvements in win performance across the proposal portfolio.
The Senior Proposal Solutions and Writer partners closely with Capture, Solution Architecture, Pricing, and Proposal Leadership to translate customer priorities into clear, compliant, and compelling proposals across the entire GDIT enterprise. This role also plays a key part in mentoring senior staff, refining proposal processes, and evolving how proposal organizations operate in increasingly complex and AI-enabled environments.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
Serve as Volume Lead and/or Lead Writer for Technical and Management Volumes of proposals ranging in value from $25M to $1B+
Lead management proposal solutioning for large, complex, and/or high-risk federal pursuits, translating capture strategy into executable proposal approaches
Write assigned proposal sections based on interviews, solutioning sessions, and industry best practices, that incorporate reviewer feedback and are tailored to the customers hot buttons and defined win themes/strengths
Partner with Capture and Solution teams to ensure proposals clearly articulate people, process, and tools
Shape win themes, discriminators, and proof points for management and technical volumes that align to customer mission priorities and evaluation criteria
Identify and mitigate proposal risk early, advising leadership on solution gaps, compliance exposure, and staffing impacts
Mentor more junior proposal staff to strengthen strategic thinking, judgment, and proposal leadership skills.
WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Sr. Proposal Solutions & Writer must have:
Education: Bachelors Degree
Experience: 10+ years of experience in federal proposal development, including leadership roles on complex pursuits
Work Experience:
Experience supporting large IDIQs, task-order driven environments, or assisted acquisition models
Experience integrating AI-enabled tools into proposal workflows while maintaining quality and compliance
Demonstrated success shaping and reviewing large, compliance-driven proposals
Experience as a Volume Lead, Book Boss, or Lead Proposal Writer.
Deep understanding of proposal strategy, evaluation criteria, and competitive positioning
Strong command of technical and management proposal writing providing the ability to diagnose issues quickly and coach teams effectively
Experience operating across multiple proposals simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work independently with little management oversight while collaborating with large proposal teams
US Person
Location: Hybrid--Must be able to go into the Falls Church, VA office 3+ days a week
Desired Qualifications:
APMP Certification
PMP
ITIL4
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.
