We are hiring for a Proposal Writer role and are looking for candidates with prior experience as a Technical Writer.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-driven Task Order Proposal Writer with at least 6 months of experience supporting proposal efforts for SLED (State, Local, and Education) and international public sector clients. The ideal candidate has worked on RFPs/RFQs/task orders for entities such as FL DMS, TX DIR, Judicial Council of California (JCC), MD CATS+, MHBE, NY OGS, NYC DoITT, and Canadian government opportunities, among others. The candidate must be comfortable interpreting solicitation documents, collaborating across teams, and producing clear, compliant, and compelling proposals under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze solicitation documents (RFPs, RFQs, TORs) for scope, compliance, and evaluation criteria.
Develop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, and schedules in coordination with proposal managers.
Collaborate with capture leads, SMEs, and delivery teams to gather technical and management input.
Write, revise, and format proposal sections, including technical approaches, past performance, staffing plans, and executive summaries.
Ensure proposals meet client-specific submission standards and compliance guidelines.
Support internal reviews and implement feedback accordingly.
Maintain and enhance a proposal content library tailored to SLED and public sector pursuits.
Manage multiple concurrent proposal efforts under tight timeframes.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, IT, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 6 months of experience in proposal writing for public sector clients.
Hands-on experience preparing responses for at least some of the following:
FL DMS (Florida Department of Management Services)
TX DIR (Texas Department of Information Resources)
JCC (Judicial Council of California)
MNSITE
MD CATS+ and MHBE (Maryland Health Benefit Exchange)
NY OGS, NYC DoITT, and other New York State/City agencies
Canadian public sector bids
Understanding of SLED procurement methods and agency-specific requirements.
Strong writing, editing, formatting, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF editing tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with state-specific procurement portals (e.g., eMaryland Marketplace, Ariba, BidNet, PassPort, Bonfire, PlanetBids etc.).
Experience with proposal automation or collaboration tools (e.g., Qvidian).
Exposure to IT services, healthcare, education, or infrastructure-related bids.

Work Environment:

On-site role based on business needs.
Fast-paced, deadline-focused setting.
Flexibility to work extended hours during proposal deadlines.