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Federal Proposal Writer

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accenturefederalservices logoAccenturefederalservices · Arlington, VA
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The Proposal Development Center (PDC) at Accenture Federal Services (AFS) is seeking a motivated, adaptable Federal Proposal Writer professional who excels in fast paced environments and consistently produces high quality work. We're looking for a proactive self starter-resourceful, initiative driven, and dependable, with a strong work ethic. At the PDC, Proposal Writers focus on creating persuasive sales materials and developing compelling proposal narratives to support the growth of the company in response to Government solicitations (RFx). Proposal Writers partner closely with capture managers, delivery teams, subject matter experts (SMEs), and proposal leadership to translate technical, management, and corporate capabilities into persuasive narratives aligned with solicitation requirements and evaluation criteria. They are also responsible for learning and effectively using available AI platforms and tools to research, analyze, and create drafts to expedite the proposal development process. This role provides opportunities to build proposal expertise while contributing to high visibility submissions across AFS. The Work Support the development of a compelling proposal storyline that clearly and concisely articulates Accenture's strengths, differentiation, and value proposition in the context of customer requirements and insights. This includes traditional proposal submission and orals presentation Develop foundational knowledge of GenAI, AI tools and platforms (Claude Code, Copilot, Gemini, etc.), prompt engineering, LLMs, and AgenticAI principles to accelerate content research, content development, and document analysis Willingness to learn is essential, as you will be relied on for bringing best-of sales practices/processes across AFS portfolios and proposal teams Closely collaborate with the account team, SMEs, solution architects, and other authors. Assist with and conduct interviews with stakeholders to translate solution ideas into relevant terms in the written response Help manage content development to meet color review expectations and ensure compliance with RFx requirements Provide guidance, training, and subject matter expertise in proposal writing best practices and PDC standards, and contribute to PDC content repositories Support operational initiatives for continuous improvement within the Writing team and across PDC and the Sales organization. This includes achieving operational efficiencies in daily activities using available AI tools, creating apps in Copilot/Claude Code, and contributing to AFS' prompt library. What you need Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, English, Communications, and Business 3 + years of proven experience in Federal proposal writing, including orals presentations Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (especially Word and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint/Teams, and interest in learning AI tools for content development Intermediate writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and persuasive narratives Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. Possess attention to detail and be able to manage tight deadlines Organizational skills, ability to contribute to multiple proposals & initiatives simultaneously, and ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for


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