Proposal & Technical Writer
@ Swooped

Hybrid
$90,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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About Swooped

Our client partners with mission-driven clients to create meaningful digital experiences. Operating as a fully remote, manager-free team, they value open communication, collaboration, and authenticity. The culture is shaped by core values that include trust, understanding, big thinking, transparency, momentum, energy, and excellence. They are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in all hiring practices.

About the Role

The Proposal & Technical Writer is responsible for producing compelling proposals that win work. The role involves translating complex technical solutions into persuasive narratives that highlight the organization’s value in competitive procurements.

  • Own end-to-end proposal writing aligned with win themes and RFP requirements.
  • Self-edit content for clarity, accuracy, and brand voice alignment.
  • Create foundational content such as case studies, blog posts, and capability statements.
  • Attend project demos and debriefs to extract insights for compelling stories.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and marketing to refine drafts and build a content library.

Essential Competencies

  • Technical writing proficiency
  • Audience awareness for both technical and non-technical readers
  • Effective collaboration under tight deadlines
  • Familiarity with proposal process methodologies (nice to have)

How You’ll Embody Our Values

  • Ask clarifying questions when facing ambiguity.
  • Speak up early if something isn’t working.
  • Take action with incomplete information and learn iteratively.
  • Maintain a solution-oriented approach to feedback.
  • Stay engaged and positive while managing competing priorities.

What They Offer

  • Salary: $80-100,000 matching experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Flexible PTO and professional development funds.
  • Direct influence on winning new work and scaling the business.
  • Global remote flexibility—work from anywhere in the world.

Key skills/competency

  • Technical Writing
  • Proposal Development
  • Content Creation
  • Collaboration
  • Editing
  • Audience Awareness
  • Communication
  • RFP Compliance
  • Process Improvement
  • Storytelling
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How to Get Hired at Swooped

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor it to highlight proposal writing success.
  • Research Swooped's Culture: Understand their remote, trust-focused ethos.
  • Showcase Technical Skills: Include examples of complex narrative translation.
  • Prepare for Collaboration: Emphasize teamwork and process improvement experience.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review proposal writing best practices.
Practice technical content simplification.
Study RFP guidelines and compliance.
Prepare software and writing tool proficiency.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling ambiguous instructions.
Explain teamwork under tight deadlines.
Share experience receiving critical feedback.
Discuss balancing competing priorities.

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