Proposal Writer

RESPONSIBILITIES

End-to-End Proposal Management

•      Manage complete proposal lifecycle from RFP release through final submission

•      Analyze RFP documents to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, and compliance rules

•      Develop proposal schedules, coordinate team inputs, and enforce deadlines

•      Create and maintain compliance matrices to track all RFP requirements

•      Coordinate proposal kickoff meetings and strategy sessions

•      Ensure timely submission of complete, compliant proposals

Proposal Development & Writing

•      Work with leadership team to develop assigned proposal sections

•      Create compliant outlines for all proposal sections

•      Write clear, persuasive technical narratives that showcase SARGAD's solutions and capabilities

•      Translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for government evaluators

•      Develop content based on evaluation criteria and scoring methodologies

•      Ensure all proposals are well-written, compelling, and compliant

Content Development & Coordination

•      Review information from subject-matter experts and identify gaps

•      Coordinate with leadership and operations staff to address gaps

•      Develop tables, graphics, and visual elements to enhance proposals

•      Research and utilize previous proposals and content databases for compliant responses

•      Identify and coordinate with subcontractors as needed for proposal requirements

•      Source and document women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and other diverse subcontractors as required by RFP specifications

Quality Assurance & Review

•      Edit proposals to ensure compliance and consistency

•      Participate in review processes and provide constructive feedback

•      Proofread final documents to ensure error-free submissions

•      Verify accuracy of company data across all proposal sections

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

•      Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, Biology, Sciences, Computer Engineering, or related field

•      Combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

Experience

•      5+ years of experience writing proposals for government contracts

•      Proven track record of successful proposal development and submission

•      Experience with government procurement processes and RFP response development

•      Ability to work on multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines

Technical Skills

•      Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English

•      Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

•      Strong working knowledge of OneDrive, SharePoint, and collaborative platforms

•      Experience with graphics development and visual content creation

Core Competencies

•      Superior writing and editing abilities with keen attention to detail

•      Ability to write clear, concise, and compelling language for government evaluators

•      Strong analytical skills to review complex technical documentation

•      Excellent organizational and time management skills

•      Proven ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment

•      Outstanding communication skills to work effectively across functions

Government Contracting Knowledge

•      Knowledge of government procurement processes and regulations

•      Understanding of government acquisition and RFP processes

•      Experience with healthcare, public health, behavioral health, or social services proposals (preferred)

•      Knowledge of Medicaid, workforce development, or emergency management sectors (preferred)

•      Experience with AI, technology, and IT services proposals (preferred)

•      Experience with staffing and professional services bids (preferred)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•      APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) certification or willingness to obtain

•      Experience with behavioral health, public health, healthcare analytics, or workforce development proposals

•      Experience with AI, technology, and IT services proposals

•      Experience with staffing and professional services bids

•      Experience with Learning Management System (LMS) implementations or educational technology proposals

•      Background in trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, or community health programs

•      Familiarity with grant writing and foundation proposals

•      Experience managing complete proposal lifecycle

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS

•      Remote position based in India

•      Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent deadlines

•      High attention to detail and accuracy required

•      Collaborative team environment with regular virtual meetings