Technical Proposal Writer II

The Tech Proposal Writer II plays a critical role in the Business Development (BD) department, developing high-quality technical proposals and related business development content in response to government solicitations. This role is responsible for synthesizing complex technical and business information from multiple stakeholders into compelling, compliant, and customer-focused proposals that support Fearless' growth strategy and values. The position requires strong writing, communication, and project management skills and may involve proposal efforts or special projects that require specific domain knowledge, technical expertise, or tight turnaround timelines.

The Impact You Will Create:

• Delivers clear, compelling, and compliant proposal content that directly contributes to winning government contracts aligned with Fearless' mission and values.
• Supports BD success by ensuring proposals meet RFP, RFQ, and customer requirements while maintaining Fearless' brand voice and storytelling standards.
• Strengthens team effectiveness by coaching and supporting other Tech Proposal Writers and contributing to proposal process improvements.
• Improves proposal efficiency and quality through reusable content, templates, and a continuously evolving proposal content library.
• Contributes to on-time submission of proposal deliverables in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, supporting revenue growth and pipeline conversion.

Your Responsibilities in This Role:

• Write, edit, and produce high-quality technical proposal content in response to government RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and other solicitations.
• Gather, analyze, synthesize, and translate complex technical and non-technical information into clear, logical, and persuasive written content.
• Collaborate with technical, business, and subject matter experts to develop complete and accurate proposal responses.
• Ensure the proposal content complies with solicitation requirements and meets Fearless and customer quality standards.
• Establish and maintain a consistent brand voice and tone across all written proposal materials.
• Independently manage proposal writing projects, including coordinating inputs, managing constraints, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Execute and support proposal strategies to create competitive and compelling submissions.
• Act as a coach and resource to Tech Proposal Writer I team members, supporting skill development and content quality.
• Collaborate closely with BD teammates and senior leadership to ensure alignment and timely completion of proposal deliverables.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal processes, templates, and the proposal content library.
• Support development of additional BD content as needed, including RFI responses, data calls, presentations, and other communications.
• Clearly articulate Fearless' story, mission, work, and impact to diverse audiences.

Skills and Qualifications We Require at Fearless:

At Fearless, we seek candidates who blend technical know-how with sharp problem-solving and advisory skills to drive real impact in the communities we serve. Here are the key qualifications for this role.

Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Must have at least 3 years or related experience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong storytelling ability with attention to grammar, clarity, and audience needs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Collaboration and relationship-building skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Problem-solving, adaptability, and sound judgment in proposal development.
• Creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset to identify opportunities and recommend improvements.
• Mid-level professional experience in proposal writing or technical content development.
• Demonstrated experience producing government proposal content, supported by a portfolio of writing or digital communications work.
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams and independently managing writing projects.

• Experience in the digital services industry, government domain, and/or civic technology space.
• Strong visual and presentation awareness, including coordination of graphics, charts, or illustrations within proposal content.
• Familiarity with proposal automation tools or content management systems.
• Experience supporting proposals for agile software development, digital services, or human-centered design projects.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to client sites or company meetings.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person, requiring clear speech, listening, and written communication skills.
• Ability to move within an office environment, including reaching for files, using office equipment, and occasional light lifting (up to 10 pounds).

Life at Fearless

We're a digital integration consultancy on a mission to build a better tomorrow. At Fearless, we combine technology, people, and organizational development to solve meaningful problems. Through iterative development, we deliver smart, user-friendly solutions that make tech work better-for everyone.

But great tech is just part of the story. What really makes us Fearless is our Purple Culture.

What Makes Us Purple?

Being Purple means you:

• Are valued as a whole person-not just a job title
• Get matched with work that plays to your strengths and passions
• Are supported by coaches, not micromanagers
• Have the autonomy and clarity to make decisions and drive impact
• Join a community that celebrates equity, curiosity, and innovation
• Do work that matters-every day

We believe in flexibility, growth, and balance. Our benefits and culture are designed to support you in doing your best work-while making space for what matters to you outside of it.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Fearless, we're building a workplace that welcomes and respects everyone-across race, gender, age, religion, identity, background, and ability.

Compensation at Fearless

Fearless is committed to providing a competitive compensation package that will meet your current and future needs. Our philosophy is aimed at rewarding team member contributions, supporting long-term financial growth and security, and overall well-being.

We believe in paying people fairly, so we've established a compensation model aimed to ensure everyone at Fearless - regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, nationality, or willingness/ability to negotiate - is consistently paid fairly based on alignment to the needs and requirements of the role.

The salary range for this position is:

Minimum Salary: $67,647

Salary Midpoint: $86,249

Maximum Salary: $104,852

Hiring Range for Role: $67,647 - $80,000

*This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance criteria.

Benefits at Fearless

At Fearless, we take care of our team-because when you're supported, you can do your best work. We offer a flexible, family-friendly environment with benefits designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work.

For Full-Time Team Members (Starting Day One):

• Flexible, life-friendly schedules
• 100% coverage for our medical HSA plan + HSA contributions
• Dental & vision covered 100% for you and your dependents
• Competitive premiums for HMO/PPO and dependent coverage
• 401(k) with 4% match & immediate vesting
• Paid Parental Leave and 12 weeks paid FMLA
• Generous PTO, 11 Federal Holidays, a Birthday Holiday, and Sick Leave
• Up to 15 days for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Education, wellness, and tech allowances
• Referral bonus: $6K-$12K for each successful referral
• Pet insurance & discount plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal support, life insurance, disability coverage

Reasonable Accommodations

Fearless is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@fearless.tech.

So, What's Next?

We've refined our hiring approach to make sure every team member is a great fit for Fearless-and that we're a great fit for you, too. If there's alignment, we'll reach out to kick off the interview process. Depending on the role or project, your experience may vary slightly, but it typically includes:

Introductory Interview

You'll connect with a recruiter to:

• Build rapport and get to know each other
• Review your experience and skills
• Talk through salary expectations and role details
• Set expectations for the rest of the process

Skills + Business Fit Interview

This is where we dig deeper to:

• Review findings from any technical assessments
• Walk through situational and values-based questions
• Explore how your approach aligns with Fearless culture and project needs

Some roles may also include customer interviews based on specific project requirements in addition to background check and security clearance requirements.