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Proposal Coordinator Writer

Aet Federal


Job Location:

Tysons Corner, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 55000 - 70000
Posted: 22 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
Job Summary
We are seeking a Proposal Coordinator/ Writer to join the team! The Project Coordinator provides proposal development and coordination support for federal and commercial solicitations including RFPs RFQs RFIs and similar opportunities. This role is designed for a small fast-paced team environment and focuses on proposal writing organization compliance and submission support within a full-time capacity and is a fully on-site position based out of our Tysons VA office.

Responsibilities
  • Proposal Writing & Editing
    • Draft edit and refine proposal content including technical management and corporate sections based on provided guidance and inputs
    • Tailor proposal language to align with solicitation requirements evaluation criteria and customer priorities
    • Ensure clarity consistency compliance accuracy and a professional tone across all proposal sections
    • Responsible for drafting all RFI RFP and RFQ write-ups from start to submission
    • Incorporate track and reconcile feedback from leadership and subject matter experts (SMEs)
  • Proposal Coordination & Support
    • Track proposal schedules milestones deadlines and required deliverables
    • Coordinate inputs from internal contributors and SMEs to support timely and compliant submissions
    • Develop and maintain compliance matrices and checklists to ensure solicitation requirements are met
    • Organize proposal files templates and maintain version control throughout the proposal lifecycle
  • Compliance & Quality Control
    • Review proposals for compliance with solicitation instructions page limits formatting and submission requirements
    • Perform quality control checks for grammar formatting consistency and completeness
    • Identify and flag compliance gaps risks or missing information to leadership
  • Process Improvement & Organization
    • Assist in developing and maintaining proposal templates content libraries and reusable boilerplate materials
    • Identify recommend and promote innovative and efficient methods to improve proposal and business development processes
    • Support light process improvements appropriate for a small team environment
    • Maintain organized records of submitted proposals and supporting documentation
  • Communication & Collaboration
    • Communicate regularly with leadership regarding proposal status priorities risks and resource needs
    • Participate in proposal-related meetings as needed within part-time hours
    • Work collaboratively with a small team while managing assigned tasks independently
  • Deliverables
    • Proposal submission logs and organized proposal files
    • Proposal schedules compliance matrices and checklists
    • Drafted and finalized proposal sections and completed submission packages
    • Proposal templates content libraries and reusable materials
    • RFI RFP and RFQ responses
    • Capability statements past performance materials and other business development deliverables
Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree or higher
  • 3 years of proposal GovCon government contracting or related experience
  • Prior knowledge of proposal and government contract verbiage processes and business development methodology
  • Previous experience writing government proposals including RFI RFP and RFQ responses
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail organization and proofreading skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced small-team environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Word Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with leadership and SMEs
  • Ability to commute and work on-site at AET Federals designated work location
Benefits/Perks
  • Great Work Environment
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
Compensation: $55000.00 - $70000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.




WE ARE
AET Federal Inc. (AET) is certified as an 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Firm by US Small Business Administration and also certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity as Small Minority Owned Business (SWaM). AET prides itself on efficient management and low overhead thereby offering its clients high quality services at highly competitive prices. The fundamental distinction of our company is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the transportation defense intelligence financial healthcare and technology & telecommunications industries. AET is successful because we listen to our clients we learn from our clients and we understand our clients an industry that is constantly changing AET is the face of stability.
ARE YOU READY FOR WHATS NEXT IN YOUR CAREER
At AET our success is defined by the knowledge commitment diversity and satisfaction of our employees. Impactful Work. Smart Solutions. Meaningful Careers. AET fosters a creative and efficient work environment that revolves around a project team concept. We offer competitive salaries and an exceptional benefits package and we are always seeking new candidates to join our team.



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