Federal Proposal Writer

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Appian is looking for a Technical Proposal Writer Public Sector to support our U.S. Public Sector sales organization in the coordination development and delivery of high-quality technical proposal this role you will help create product-specific descriptions solution narratives technical volumes and compelling proposal responses that are essential to winning strategic federal contracts.

This role is pivotal to supporting high-value opportunities within Appians U.S. Public Sector business. You will partner closely with Sales Solutions Product Delivery and Subject Matter Expert teams to clearly articulate how the Appian Platform addresses complex mission systems programs and federal customer needs.

In this role you will:

• Lead the drafting writing and editing of complex technical proposal sections including technical volumes solution descriptions past performance citations and management plans.
• Ensure proposal responses are fully aligned with Request for Proposal requirements and customer expectations.
• Translate highly technical Appian platform capabilities architecture and Public Sector use cases into clear concise and compelling proposal language.
• Interview and collaborate with solutions engineers architects product managers delivery team members and federal sales account executives to gather critical content.
• Ensure consistency accuracy and quality across proposal volumes and related customer-facing materials.
• Partner with sales teams to organize and draft customer-focused technical white papers.
• Use Appian-provided tools and systems including AI-enabled tools to support content generation while ensuring all AI-assisted content is fully fact-checked and validated.
• Manage the product description and proposal content library ensuring approved and up-to-date language is readily available.
• Participate in all phases of the proposal lifecycle including Pink Red and Gold Team reviews as well as final submission quality assurance.
• Help define the style tone voice and structure for technical content types.
• Generate innovative ideas for improving technical content development delivery and reuse.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience writing editing and managing technical proposals.
• Strong writing and written communication skills with the ability to develop complex technical volumes and customer-facing proposal content.
• Proven understanding of the U.S. Federal Government acquisition process.
• Specific knowledge of U.S. Navy infrastructure operations processes or logistics systems is highly preferred.
• Passion for technology and its applicability to todays business challenges.
• Ability to support Subject Matter Experts with requirements analysis system design discussions and technical content development.
• Demonstrated proficiency with proposal software and standard documentation tools such as MS Word Google Docs GovWin or similar tools.
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence tools for coding research writing or content development.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent certifications in Business Communications Technical Writing Computer Science Business Information Technology or a related field.
• Understanding of the federal IT and business landscape including ERP CRM data workflow AI and partner solutions.

Preferred experience:

• Working or theoretical understanding of IT security principles including FedRAMP and Impact Level authorizations for federal customers.
• Working or theoretical knowledge of software development practices and principles.
• Working or theoretical knowledge of U.S. Federal Government contracting processes and terminology.
• Experience supporting Public Sector federal defense or mission systems proposals.

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About Appian

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