Sr. Proposal Writer

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$70K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in proposal management or related field
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and proposal tools
  • Demonstrated expertise in leading complex proposals
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
  • Experience in creating and managing proposal content libraries
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of persuasive RFX proposals and manage timelines
  • Analyze solicitation documents to inform response strategies
  • Facilitate proposal kickoff calls and review sessions
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure comprehensive proposal content
  • Ensure compliance with formatting and submission requirements
  • Manage and develop reusable proposal content for efficiency
  • Identify content gaps and coordinate creation of high-impact asset

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with company match and HSA options
  • Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays
  • Hybrid/remote work options
  • Paid bonding leave for eligible employees
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Various supplemental insurance options including pet insurance and legal protection
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Leads the development of compliant, persuasive RFX proposals by coordinating inputs, drafting and formatting content, and tracking schedules and requirements to meet deadlines. Maintains templates and standard materials to improve proposal efficiency and consistency
  • Lead development of strategic, compliant, and compelling proposal responses for RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and other complex client requests.
  • Analyze solicitation documents to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, win themes, risks, and differentiators, and translate findings into response strategy.
  • Lead proposal kickoff calls, content planning sessions, and review cycles (e.g., pink/red/gold team reviews).
  • Partner with sales, solution architects, SMEs, recruiting, legal, and finance to develop accurate and competitive responses.
  • Ensure adherence to compliance requirements, formatting standards, and submission instructions.
  • Lead the development and ongoing management of reusable proposal content, including boilerplate, case studies, past performance, resumes, and solution descriptions.
  • Identify content gaps and coordinate with SMEs to create new standardized, high-impact content assets.
  • Drive content reuse strategy to improve proposal efficiency, scalability, and consistency across submissions.
Qualifications

Knowledge/Skill Max 10

  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex proposals and manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and proposal development tools.

  • Experience developing and managing reusable content libraries or knowledge repositories.
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 

 

Preferences: 

  • Experience supporting public-sector or regulated procurements.
  • Familiarity with RFP/RFI/ITN structures and compliance matrices.
  • Exposure to technology, IT services, or managed services environments.

At NWN, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being in and out of work. This includes medical, dental, and vision plans, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), income protection through disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match. Enjoy unlimited PTO, paid company holidays, hybrid/remote work, paid bonding leave for eligible employees, employee discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additional offerings include accident, critical illness, long-term care, and hospital indemnity coverages, legal and identity theft protection, pet insurance, supplemental life insurances, referral bonuses, charitable donation matching, and allowances for eligible roles. Join a team that values the health and wellbeing of all our employees!

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