Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $55k-$65k
Emerging Tech is seeking a Proposal Content Designer to join our Business Development team and elevate the visual and narrative quality of our federal contract proposals. This combined role will craft compelling, compliance-driven content while designing polished page layouts, infographics, and data visualizations that align with federal solicitation requirements. The ideal candidate blends strong technical writing skills, deep familiarity with government RFP/RFI/RFQ formats, and advanced graphic design proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.
Responsibilities
- Design & Layout
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- Create andmaintain proposal templates, master page layouts, and style guides in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
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- Develop clear, on-brand infographics, charts, process flows, and call-out graphics that reinforce key win themes.
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- Ensure all visual elements meet federal formatting rules (margins, fonts, headers/footers, pagination).
- Technical Writing & Editing
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- Draft and refine proposal sections such as Technical Approach, Management Plan, Past Performance, and Corporate Experience.
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- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise narrative tailored for government evaluators.
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- Perform substantive and copy editing for grammar, tone, consistency, and RFP/RFI compliance.
- Proposal Production & Compliance
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- Collaborate with Proposal Manager, SMEs, and BD staff to integrate text and visuals into cohesive final deliverables.
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- Conduct document reviews, quality control checks, and compliance audits to ensure 100% adherence to solicitation instructions.
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- Manage version control and maintain a centralized proposal asset library.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
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- Work asynchronously with remote teams to gather data, content, and graphic assets.
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- Mentor junior designers and writers on best practices for federal proposal development.
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- Support rapid-turnaround Sources Sought notices, Market Research memos, and executive summaries as needed.
- Throughput & Metrics
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- Contribute at least 810 high-quality designed pages of new content per RFP, and support 2+ full proposal submissions monthly.
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- Track design and writing cycle times; recommend process improvements to maximize efficiency.
- Track design and writing cycle times; recommend process improvements to maximize efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Technical Communication, English, or related field.
- 35 years combined experience in federal proposal graphic design and technical writing.
- Proven track record of supporting at least three (3) awarded federal proposals in the last 18 months.
- Expert user of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with government contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS) and solicitation compliance standards.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable liaising with senior leadership and diverse technical teams.
What we Offer:
- Annual Salary: $55,000-$65,000
- Benefits: Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement: 401K savings plan with company match
- Work Environment: Remote work option
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Performance Evaluation/Retention Bonus: Opportunity for performance-based bonuses
remote work