ABOUT US:

Forward Edge-AI, Inc. is fast becoming a global leader in Artificial Intelligence–driven solutions that address complex challenges in public safety, national security, and defense. Our core competencies include Business Transformation, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Inference at the Competitive, Forward, and Humanitarian Edge.
With recent success in securing government contracts and commercial awards, we are expanding our proposal team to sustain a high win rate and accelerate growth across federal and commercial markets.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Senior Proposal Writer with deep expertise in Shipley Business Development and Proposal methodology to lead the development of winning, compliant, and customer-focused proposals. This individual will craft compelling narratives, drive color team reviews, and directly support Forward Edge-AI’s mission growth in defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.

Proposal Development & Writing

• Lead development of proposal sections and volumes, ensuring 100% compliance with solicitation requirements and evaluation criteria
• Transform complex technical and business solutions into clear, persuasive narratives that highlight win themes, discriminators, and value propositions
• Apply Shipley best practices for structure, formatting, style, and graphics integration across all deliverables

Collaboration & Coordination

• Partner with Capture Managers, Proposal Managers, and SMEs to shape winning strategies
• Facilitate and actively participate in Pink, Red, and Gold Team reviews; incorporate feedback into final deliverables
• Drive schedules and enforce milestones to maintain quality under tight deadlines

Quality & Compliance Assurance

• Develop and manage compliance matrices, ensuring every requirement is addressed
• Conduct editorial reviews for clarity, precision, and customer alignment
• Maintain version control and enforce consistency in style, tone, and formatting

Continuous Improvement & Mentoring

• Mentor junior writers on Shipley standards and proposal writing best practices
• Contribute to reusable templates, content libraries, and style guides
• Stay current on proposal automation tools, federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS), and industry trends