Proposal Writer

ABOUT THE ROLE

A disaster relief services company is seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to join our team and play a critical role in winning new business. In this position, you will be responsible for developing compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals in response to government and/or private sector solicitations. You will work closely with business development, operations, and subject matter experts to craft narratives that clearly communicate our capabilities, experience, and value to clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the end-to-end development of proposals, including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, sources sought responses, and capability statements.
• Review and analyze solicitation documents to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, and compliance obligations.
• Write, edit, and proofread proposal content including executive summaries, technical narratives, management plans, past performance write-ups, and resumes.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts, project managers, regional managers, and executives to gather information and ensure technical accuracy.
• Maintain and update a library of reusable proposal content, boilerplate language, personnel resumes, and past performance references.
• Ensure all proposals are submitted on time, formatted correctly, and fully compliant with solicitation requirements.
• Support after-action reviews and incorporate lessons learned into future proposals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of proposal writing experience, preferably in a government contracting, emergency management, construction, or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience writing winning proposals in response to federal, state, or local government solicitations.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, persuasive narrative.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Adobe InDesign or other desktop publishing tools a plus.
• APMP certification a plus.

WHAT MAKES A STRONG CANDIDATE

• You thrive under deadline pressure and can produce high-quality work quickly.
• You are a collaborative team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• You ask the right questions to draw out information needed from busy subject matter experts.
• You take pride in producing polished, professional documents that reflect well on the organization.
• You understand that every proposal tells a story — and you know how to tell it well.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package — health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.
• A fast-paced, mission-driven environment supporting critical disaster recovery and emergency response work across the country.

Pay: $58,014.21 - $69,866.57 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person