Proposal Specialist

Ceresindia; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceres India in Bangalore, India is seeking a detail-oriented Proposal Specialist to develop high-quality client-facing documents, including proposals, SOQs, and RFP/RFQ responses, in alignment with client requirements.

You will collaborate with proposal managers, SMEs, and business development leaders to ensure compliant, well-structured content and timely submissions, while maintaining branding and templates in a GCC environment.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to draft persuasive, well-structured, and compliant proposal content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; familiarity with Adobe tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit proposals, SOQs, and RFP/RFQ responses that articulate capabilities, experience, and value proposition.
• Translate inputs from SMEs and project teams into concise client-focused narratives.
• Ensure content complies with solicitation requirements and branding guidelines.
• Proofread and edit documents for clarity, consistency, and quality.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Communications/Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe tools

Job description

# Proposal SpecialistCeres India - Bangalore, Karnataka 560025## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time RegularTravel PercentageNoneCategoryCorporate## Description**Job Title: Proposal Specialist****Location:** Bangalore, India**About Ceres India**Ceres India (Ceres Environmental India Pvt. Ltd.) serves as the Global Capabilities Center for Ceres Global, embodying strategic value, innovation, and operational excellence. With a highly skilled and diverse team, Ceres India drives efficiency and delivers exceptional support services across global operations. **Driven by Purpose, Powered by People**At Ceres, you’re more than an employee you’re part of a mission-driven team restoring hope and rebuilding lives. Every role, whether in leadership, field operations, or support functions, plays a critical part in helping communities recover when it matters most.We value initiative, collaboration, diversity, and accountability. Our culture is built on resilience, teamwork, and empowerment, offering competitive compensation, global exposure, and opportunities to lead with impact.If you act with compassion, urgency, and ownership you’ll thrive at Ceres.**Role Overview**We are seeking a detail-oriented **Proposal Specialist** to support Ceres’ **U.S. operations** by developing high-quality, client-facing documents. This role focuses on preparing **proposals, Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), and RFP/RFQ responses** that are clear, compelling, and fully compliant with client requirements.The Proposal Writer will collaborate closely with proposal managers, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical teams, and business development leaders to produce well-structured content aligned with Ceres’ service standards, brand guidelines, and submission deadlines.**Key Responsibilities****Proposal Editing**• Develop, write, and edit proposals, SOQs, and RFP/RFQ responses that clearly articulate Ceres’ capabilities, experience, and value proposition. • Translate technical and operational inputs from SMEs and project teams into concise, client-focused narratives.**Compliance, Quality & Branding**• Ensure all proposal content is compliant with solicitation requirements and aligned with corporate branding guidelines. • Proofread and edit documents to ensure grammatical accuracy, clarity, consistency, and quality.**Collaboration & Reviews**• Participate in proposal review cycles and incorporate feedback from proposal managers and key stakeholders. • Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams to meet tight and competing deadlines.**Content Management & Support**• Maintain and update a centralized repository of templates, resumes, project descriptions, and case studies for reuse. • Support formatting and visual presentation using **Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe tools**. • Manage document version control and coordinate final submissions. • Assist with presentations, capability statements, and marketing collateral as required.**Required Qualifications****Experience**• **4-6 years** of experience in proposal writing, Data entry, content development, or technical writing. • Prior experience in **engineering, construction, disaster recovery, environmental services, or infrastructure** is preferred.**Education**• Bachelor’s degree in **English, Journalism, Communications, Business**, or a related field.**Skills**• Strong ability to draft persuasive, well-structured, and compliant proposal content. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail. • Proficiency in **Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel**; familiarity with Adobe tools is an advantage. • Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines.**Preferred Qualifications**• Experience supporting **U.S. government proposals**, RFPs, RFQs, and compliance-driven documentation. • Familiarity with **APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals)** best practices. • Exposure to content management systems or proposal automation tools. • Prior experience working in a **Global Capability Centre (GCC)** or cross-functional, global team environment.**What to Expect**As a Proposal Analsyt at Ceres, you’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment, directly contributing to securing high-value contracts in the U.S. market.You’ll gain hands-on exposure to proposal management, government contracting, and technical documentation while collaborating with proposal managers, SMEs, and cross-functional teams across India and the U.S.This role offers a strong growth path into **Proposal Specialist or Proposal Manager** positions as you build expertise in content strategy, proposal development, and client communications.**Why Join Ceres?**At Ceres, you won’t just have a job — you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping communities recover through mission-driven work.We offer: • A collaborative, mission-driven work culture • Hands-on exposure to U.S. proposal and business development processes • Opportunities for career growth and professional development