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CSO/OTA Proposal Writer Senior Manager

Arlington, VA💼 Full-time💰 $139,300–$139,300🗓 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop rapid-turn white papers, concept submissions, and full proposal narratives for Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) prototype opportunities for the US federal government.

Role type

Senior Manager, Proposal Writer (Government/Defense)

Builds

CSO/OTA proposal narratives, concept papers, and pitch materials for the Defense Rapid Response Team

Domain

US Federal Government, Defense, National Security

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Proposal management, Capture management, Proposal coordination, Government proposal writing, Team leadership, Multi-tasking under pressure, Classified document handling, Desktop publishing, Microsoft Suite proficiency

Preferred skills

Experience with Defense Intelligence Community, Experience with DoD acquisitions

Technologies

Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Translate mission needs and technical solution inputs into evaluator-aligned content, Create reusable modules for fast-cycle pursuits, Manage and win proposals within the Government Intelligence Community and DoD, Edit and revise proposal drafts, Collaborate with Solution Architects and Proposal Development leads

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team management

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