Part-time Proposal Writer

Role Overview

• Writing persuasive, well-structured proposals for engineering and environmental contracts
• Reviewing RFPs, RFIs, or RFQs and task order requests to understand all requirements, client needs, and evaluation criteria
• Summarizing proposal requirements, preparing proposal outlines, documenting action items and coordinating the proposal schedule
• Interviewing and collaborating with subject matter experts, sales, and technical teams to gather necessary information
• Assigning and collecting information from technical personnel and translating it into clear and easily understandable writing
• Creating, editing, and preparing SF255, SF330, or other RFP specified formats, including resumes, past performance narratives, graphics, and other technical and financial sections
• Reviewing and editing proposal responses for consistency, compliance, win-theme incorporation, messaging alignment, and solution accuracy during regular and core team review cycles
• Ensuring high-quality proposal responses while meeting all deadlines
• Drafting clear, compliant, and compelling text that articulates the proposed solution and its benefits
• Coordinating proposal timelines, content development, and ensuring all deliverables are submitted on time
• Proofreading documents for clarity, grammar, consistency, and ensuring compliance with all submission guidelines
• Maintaining and updating a repository of reusable content and templates to streamline future proposal efforts
• Supporting development of graphics, organization charts, and other visual content as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years’ experience in proposal writing
• Background in federal, state, and municipal proposals preferred
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to translate complex technical or project information into accessible, persuasive language
• Strong proposal coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple simultaneous proposals under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Powerpoint, Word, Excel); experience with Adobe InDesign or other layout tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible work from home options