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Get Access To All JobsHere at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
Appian is looking for a Technical Proposal Writer, Public Sector to support our U.S. Public Sector sales organization in the coordination, development, and delivery of high-quality technical proposal content. In this role, you will help create product-specific descriptions, solution narratives, technical volumes, and compelling proposal responses that are essential to winning strategic federal contracts.
This role is pivotal to supporting high-value opportunities within Appian's U.S. Public Sector business. You will partner closely with Sales, Solutions, Product, Delivery, and Subject Matter Expert teams to clearly articulate how the Appian Platform addresses complex mission systems programs and federal customer needs.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the drafting, writing, and editing of complex technical proposal sections, including technical volumes, solution descriptions, past performance citations, and management plans.
- Ensure proposal responses are fully aligned with Request for Proposal requirements and customer expectations.
- Translate highly technical Appian platform capabilities, architecture, and Public Sector use cases into clear, concise, and compelling proposal language.
- Interview and collaborate with solutions engineers, architects, product managers, delivery team members, and federal sales account executives to gather critical content.
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality across proposal volumes and related customer-facing materials.
- Partner with sales teams to organize and draft customer-focused technical white papers.
- Use Appian-provided tools and systems, including AI-enabled tools, to support content generation while ensuring all AI-assisted content is fully fact-checked and validated.
- Manage the product description and proposal content library, ensuring approved and up-to-date language is readily available.
- Participate in all phases of the proposal lifecycle, including Pink, Red, and Gold Team reviews, as well as final submission quality assurance.
- Help define the style, tone, voice, and structure for technical content types.
- Generate innovative ideas for improving technical content development, delivery, and reuse.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience writing, editing, and managing technical proposals.
- Strong writing and written communication skills, with the ability to develop complex technical volumes and customer-facing proposal content.
- Proven understanding of the U.S. Federal Government acquisition process.
- Specific knowledge of U.S. Navy infrastructure, operations, processes, or logistics systems is highly preferred.
- Passion for technology and its applicability to today's business challenges.
- Ability to support Subject Matter Experts with requirements analysis, system design discussions, and technical content development.
- Demonstrated proficiency with proposal software and standard documentation tools, such as MS Word, Google Docs, GovWin, or similar tools.
- Experience using Artificial Intelligence tools for coding, research, writing, or content development.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent certifications in Business, Communications, Technical Writing, Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or a related field.
- Understanding of the federal IT and business landscape, including ERP, CRM, data, workflow, AI, and partner solutions.
Preferred experience:
- Working or theoretical understanding of IT security principles, including FedRAMP and Impact Level authorizations for federal customers.
- Working or theoretical knowledge of software development practices and principles.
- Working or theoretical knowledge of U.S. Federal Government contracting processes and terminology.
- Experience supporting Public Sector, federal, defense, or mission systems proposals.
Tools and Resources
Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice
Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
Appian is looking for a Technical Proposal Writer, Public Sector to support our U.S. Public Sector sales organization in the coordination, development, and delivery of high-quality technical proposal content. In this role, you will help create product-specific descriptions, solution narratives, technical volumes, and compelling proposal responses that are essential to winning strategic federal contracts.
This role is pivotal to supporting high-value opportunities within Appian's U.S. Public Sector business. You will partner closely with Sales, Solutions, Product, Delivery, and Subject Matter Expert teams to clearly articulate how the Appian Platform addresses complex mission systems programs and federal customer needs.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the drafting, writing, and editing of complex technical proposal sections, including technical volumes, solution descriptions, past performance citations, and management plans.
- Ensure proposal responses are fully aligned with Request for Proposal requirements and customer expectations.
- Translate highly technical Appian platform capabilities, architecture, and Public Sector use cases into clear, concise, and compelling proposal language.
- Interview and collaborate with solutions engineers, architects, product managers, delivery team members, and federal sales account executives to gather critical content.
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality across proposal volumes and related customer-facing materials.
- Partner with sales teams to organize and draft customer-focused technical white papers.
- Use Appian-provided tools and systems, including AI-enabled tools, to support content generation while ensuring all AI-assisted content is fully fact-checked and validated.
- Manage the product description and proposal content library, ensuring approved and up-to-date language is readily available.
- Participate in all phases of the proposal lifecycle, including Pink, Red, and Gold Team reviews, as well as final submission quality assurance.
- Help define the style, tone, voice, and structure for technical content types.
- Generate innovative ideas for improving technical content development, delivery, and reuse.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience writing, editing, and managing technical proposals.
- Strong writing and written communication skills, with the ability to develop complex technical volumes and customer-facing proposal content.
- Proven understanding of the U.S. Federal Government acquisition process.
- Specific knowledge of U.S. Navy infrastructure, operations, processes, or logistics systems is highly preferred.
- Passion for technology and its applicability to today's business challenges.
- Ability to support Subject Matter Experts with requirements analysis, system design discussions, and technical content development.
- Demonstrated proficiency with proposal software and standard documentation tools, such as MS Word, Google Docs, GovWin, or similar tools.
- Experience using Artificial Intelligence tools for coding, research, writing, or content development.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent certifications in Business, Communications, Technical Writing, Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or a related field.
- Understanding of the federal IT and business landscape, including ERP, CRM, data, workflow, AI, and partner solutions.
Preferred experience:
- Working or theoretical understanding of IT security principles, including FedRAMP and Impact Level authorizations for federal customers.
- Working or theoretical knowledge of software development practices and principles.
- Working or theoretical knowledge of U.S. Federal Government contracting processes and terminology.
- Experience supporting Public Sector, federal, defense, or mission systems proposals.
Tools and Resources
Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Proposal Writer
Target industries with active federal contracting
Defense contractors, consulting firms, and government services companies file proposals constantly and hire Proposal Writers year-round. These employers are already familiar with work authorization requirements and are more likely to sponsor OPT than smaller private firms.
Highlight compliance and RFP experience early
Employers hiring Proposal Writers care about familiarity with RFP structures, FAR regulations, and federal compliance standards. Demonstrating this in your resume signals you can contribute immediately, which makes sponsorship a more straightforward conversation for the hiring team.
Quantify writing outcomes in your resume
Proposal Writers are evaluated on win rates and submission quality. If you have experience with funded proposals, grants, or bids that advanced to the next stage, include those outcomes. Concrete results make you a stronger candidate and offset any OPT hesitation.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Proposal Writer roles often have long hiring cycles. Be transparent about your OPT end date early. If you have STEM OPT eligibility, mention it. Recruiters who understand your timeline can assess sponsorship feasibility before both sides invest significant time.
Build a portfolio of proposal samples
Unlike many writing roles, Proposal Writing is highly specialized. A portfolio showing redacted RFP responses, executive summaries, or grant narratives demonstrates domain knowledge. Employers who see relevant samples are more willing to move quickly and sponsor a strong candidate.
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Proposal Writer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Proposal Writer on OPT?
Yes. Proposal Writer roles qualify for OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. Degrees in English, communications, business, technical writing, or a field related to the subject matter of the proposals you write, such as engineering or public policy, all commonly support OPT authorization for this role.
Do Proposal Writer employers typically sponsor work visas?
Many do, particularly in federal contracting, defense, and consulting. Large prime contractors and professional services firms have established immigration processes and regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Proposal Writers. Smaller firms may be less familiar with sponsorship, so it helps to focus your search on larger organizations or those with a track record of hiring international employees.
Does a Proposal Writer role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as information systems, computer science, or certain engineering disciplines, and your Proposal Writer role is directly tied to that technical subject matter, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your DSO and employer must confirm the connection between your degree and the role.
How do I find Proposal Writer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the most direct option. The platform focuses specifically on employers willing to work with international candidates on OPT or visa sponsorship, so you avoid spending time on applications where work authorization is an immediate disqualifier. Filtering by role type and industry helps you identify federal contracting and consulting firms with active openings.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files for H-1B sponsorship?
If your OPT expires before an H-1B is filed or takes effect, you lose work authorization and cannot continue employment. The H-1B cap-subject lottery takes effect October 1 each year, so timing matters significantly. If your OPT ends before then, you may need to explore cap-exempt employers, pursue a STEM OPT extension if eligible, or discuss bridging options with an immigration attorney.