United States onlyASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™
ASRC Federal is seeking a Director, Proposal Writing to join the Proposal Operations organization. This position provides strategic leadership to a team of seven Proposal Writers and the Past Performance and Training Manager. The Director serves as a working lead, contributing to proposal development efforts while advancing proposal writing standards, processes, and team performance. This is a remote position with some travel requirements (mainly within the Washington DC metropolitan area but can be throughout the U.S.). Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Team Development
◦ Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Proposal Writers to foster a high-performance, collaborative environment. ◦ Provide thought leadership to advance writing quality and consistency across the organization.
- Resource and Workload Management
◦ Allocate writing resources in coordination with the Vice President of Proposal Operations and the Proposal Operations Leadership Team. ◦ Support proposal staffing strategies to meet business development priorities.
- Process and Quality Improvement
◦ Partner with leadership to enhance proposal writing processes, tools, templates, and best practices. ◦ Develop and deliver training to ensure consistent application of writing standards.
- Proposal Development
◦ Collaborate with Proposal Managers, Capture Managers, Solution Architects, and Subject Matter Experts to develop compliant, compelling proposal content. ◦ Write and edit technical, management, and past performance sections that align with solicitation requirements and corporate messaging. ◦ Integrate key themes and discriminators to strengthen proposal competitiveness.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance
◦ Participate in color team reviews and ensure proposal sections meet compliance and quality standards. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree; additional experience may substitute for education.
- Minimum of 10 years of Federal Government proposal writing experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring proposal professionals.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Experience developing annotated outlines and draft responses for Federal solicitations.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) and travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- APMP or equivalent proposal management certification.
- Familiarity with AI-based tools for proposal drafting and content development.
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.
EEO Statement ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
