Company Overview
SabaLinks Inc. is an SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Virginia SWaM-certified consulting firm supporting public- and private-sector clients with secure, risk-driven technology solutions. Our work includes cybersecurity, cloud modernization, AI audit and governance, compliance, infrastructure protection, and support for programs such as the Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP).
Job Overview
SabaLinks is seeking a remote, part-time Technical Proposal Writer / Proposal Specialist to support commercial and government contracting proposal efforts in IT modernization, cybersecurity, Zero Trust, compliance, and related technology areas. The ideal candidate will write clear, compliant, evaluator-focused content for RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and other solicitation responses while working collaboratively with subject matter experts, capture leads, and company leadership.
Key Responsibilities
• Write, edit, and develop technical proposals, RFP responses, RFQ responses, RFI responses, and government contracting proposal content for cybersecurity, Zero Trust, IT modernization, cloud security, compliance, and GovCon opportunities.
• Review solicitations, statements of work, performance work statements, task orders, IDIQs, BPAs, evaluation criteria, and proposal instructions to create compliant, responsive, and submission-ready proposal sections.
• Develop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, executive summaries, technical approaches, management approaches, staffing plans, past performance narratives, transition plans, win themes, and proposal response templates.
• Translate complex technical, cybersecurity, acquisition, procurement, and compliance requirements into clear, persuasive proposal narratives that highlight customer value, solution benefits, and evaluation alignment.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts, capture managers, proposal managers, technical teams, and company leadership to gather inputs, resolve content gaps, incorporate reviews, and meet proposal deadlines.
• Ensure proposal content follows solicitation requirements, proposal compliance standards, federal procurement expectations, government acquisition terminology, and internal quality review processes.
Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in proposal writing, technical writing, or proposal development.
• Demonstrated experience with both commercial contracting and government contracting (GovCon).
• Experience supporting federal, state, local, or high-visibility government programs.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DoW requirements/guidance, federal procurement, solicitation analysis, proposal compliance, and the government acquisition/procurement lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust, Zero Trust Architecture, cybersecurity modernization, identity and access management, cloud security, NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, FISMA, CMMC, or related cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
• Strong writing, editing, organization, collaboration, and deadline-management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience writing proposals for cybersecurity, cloud, compliance, AI governance, or infrastructure protection services.
• Familiarity with GovCon and B2B/B2C proposal development processes or similar proposal lifecycle methodologies.
• Ability to quickly understand technical requirements and turn SME input into polished proposal content.
• Experience developing content for small business, 8(a), WOSB, MBE, or other set-aside contracting opportunities.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
This is a remote, part-time 1099 contract role. Work hours are flexible, however, the selected candidate must be available and responsive during core contracted work hours and active proposal deadlines, review cycles, and submission periods.
Use of phones and computers for extended periods of time. Utilize office equipment and communication technologies for conference calls and teleconference meetings/webinars. Frequent interaction with staff and customers via phone, in person, email, and other mediums.
This position description should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the sole standards for the position. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Incumbents are expected to perform all other duties as required. Please sign below to acknowledge receipt of position description and responsibility for reviewing this document.
To perform this job successfully, each essential duty and responsibility must be performed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SabaLinks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
• Are you available to work part-time (approximately 25 hours per week) during core hours of 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST?
• Do you have at least 3 years of experience writing proposals for federal, state, or local government solicitations?
• Do you have experience writing technical proposal content (e.g., technical approach, management plans, past performance)?
• Are you familiar with cybersecurity or compliance frameworks such as NIST, FedRAMP, SOC 2, or HIPAA?
• Do you have experience analyzing RFP/RFQ requirements to ensure proposal compliance?
• Do you have experience supporting proposal orals, presentations, or client-facing materials?
Work Location: Remote
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