Strategic Content & Proposal Writer

Reston, Virginia

Description

Title: Strategic Content & Proposal Writer
Location: Remote (U.S.-Based)
Terms: Full-Time
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship Required
Travel: 0–10%

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.

That’s RIVA. Our employee-first approach has cultivated a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees experience higher morale, increased productivity, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.

RIVA Solutions is seeking a versatile Strategic Content & Proposal Writer to join our dynamic Marketing and Communications (MarCom) team. This hybrid role serves as a shared service across the organization, contributing to both corporate marketing and federal proposal development efforts. The ideal candidate brings experience writing about IT and technical solutions for federal audiences with a compelling, brand-aligned voice that supports internal and external communications.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Marketing & Communications Support (40%)

• Write clear, engaging content for a variety of materials including blog posts, case studies, social media content, newsletters, website copy, and internal communications.
• Translate complex IT solutions into digestible messaging for government and public sector stakeholders.
• Collaborate with SMEs, graphic designers, and the broader MarCom team to deliver content that supports awareness, engagement, and growth.
• Maintain RIVA’s brand voice across all marketing materials and communication platforms.

Proposal Writing Support (60%)

• Partner with Proposal Operations to write, edit, and format compliant, persuasive content for federal proposals—including executive summaries, technical/management volumes, past performance narratives, and resumes.
• Align messaging across proposal and marketing content to maintain a unified tone and strategy.
• Gather input from technical and business stakeholders to craft clear, evaluator-focused narratives.
• Create differentiating content that enhances RIVA’s competitive positioning and speaks directly to client pain points and solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

• 7–10 years of experience in marketing, communications, or proposal writing within the federal IT contracting space.
• Strong ability to translate technical content into persuasive, easy-to-understand copy.
• Demonstrated experience supporting both business development and corporate marketing teams.
• Working knowledge of federal procurement processes and IT domains such as cloud, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and customer experience/human-centered design.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to tone and detail.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with APMP-style proposals or Shipley methodologies.
• Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal), email marketing tools, and social media scheduling platforms.

Salary: Up to $120,000/year

RIVA Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits / 401K with Company Matching
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex
• Additional Workplace Benefits