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Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.
As an Akima employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Description:We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Solution Proposal Writer who thrives in a fast-paced federal proposal environment. The ideal candidate plays a critical role in translating complex technical solutions into clear, compelling proposal narratives that align with solicitation requirements and resonate with government evaluators.
This role requires a positive, collaborative professional with strong time management skills, flexibility, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Successful candidates take ownership of their assignments, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and consistently deliver high-quality work under tight proposal deadlines.
Proposal Environment
This role operates in a fast-paced, deadline-driven proposal environment where collaboration, adaptability, and a positive attitude are essential. Proposal timelines often require flexibility and the ability to shift priorities quickly as new information emerges. Successful candidates are proactive, maintain strong time management, and demonstrate a team-first mindset, stepping in where needed to ensure the proposal is clear, compliant, and delivered on time.
Responsibilities:- Gather information required to develop technically compliant responses through independent research and by conducting interviews with technical SMEs, operations stakeholders, solutions architects and proposed key personnel.
- Translate technical solutions developed by SMEs and solution architects into clear, concise, and persuasive proposal content.
- Lead writing efforts for assigned proposal sections by developing structured, compelling narratives aligned with solicitation requirements.
- Work closely with proposal manager, business development, capture managers, solution architects, and technical SMEs to understand the proposed technical approach and accurately reflect it in written responses.
- Convert complex technical concepts into clear language that communicates the strengths, benefits, and differentiators of the proposed solution.
- Participate in color team reviews by providing constructive feedback to peer contributors and incorporating review feedback into assigned sections.
- Compile, organize, and maintain reusable proposal content including executive summaries, capabilities statements, past performance references, program management plans, quality control plans, staffing plans, transition plans, graphics, tables, and charts.
- Participate in capture and proposal strategy reviews and solution sessions to ensure a clear understanding of the proposed approach and messaging.
- Provide guidance regarding proposal compliance and overall content quality.
- Identify gaps, risks, or unclear elements in the proposed solution and work with SMEs and leadership to clarify and strengthen the written response.
- Assist with developing and maintaining SOPs, KMS artifacts, Past Performance Library , and other documentation related to proposal development.
- Support capture managers with proposal preparation and solution documentation activities prior to solicitation release, as needed.
- Demonstrate flexibility and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset while supporting rapid proposal response timelines.
- Take ownership of assigned sections and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced proposal environment.
- Support rapid development of RFIs, white papers, and other pre-solicitation responses by translating SME input into clear, concise written content.
- Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, information systems, engineering, life sciences, computer science, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of federal government experience.
- 5+ years of technical writing and/or proposal writing experience required..
- 3+ years of experience writing complex, highly technical proposals for government-issued solicitations strongly preferred.
- ANC/8a experience preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel, including project teams, management, and SMEs.
- Proven capability to synthesize complex ideas and solutions to create high-scoring proposal graphics desired.
- Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple proposals and competing priorities under tight deadlines.
- Ability to absorb, synthesize, and translate complex technical information into clear, persuasive proposal content.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a high-tempo federal proposal environment with rapid response timelines.
- Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to collaborate with team members to ensure proposal success.
- Candidates will be required to complete an in-house writing exercise or provide a writing sample as part of the evaluation process.