Proposal Specialist Thiruvanathapuram

AOT Technologies; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to mentorship and structured development

Participation in impactful projects

Collaborative culture with global exposure

Job summary

AOT Technologies is seeking a skilled Proposal Writer to create high-quality proposals that contribute to business growth in software development and IT services. This fully remote position based in India involves significant collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 6-10 years of experience in proposal writing, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, and strong communication skills. Joining AOT offers impactful work and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in proposal writing, preferably in software development or IT services.
• Strong command of English with an ability to adapt tone/style for different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Identify RFx opportunities and collaborate on proposal strategies.
• Write clear, bespoke proposals for technical and business audiences.
• Ensure proposals meet quality standards and deadlines.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Persuasive writing

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or English

Tools

Proposal automation tools

Microsoft Word

Google Docs

Job description

The Proposal Writer is responsible for creating compelling, persuasive, and high-quality proposals that help secure new business opportunities and support the company’s growth in the software development and IT services domain. This role involves close collaboration with cross‑functional teams and leadership to craft winning responses to RFx opportunities and ensure consistency, accuracy, and impact in every submission.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive Opportunities: Identify and analyze RFx (RFI/RFP/RFQ/RFB) opportunities and collaborate with internal teams to shape effective proposal strategies.
• Proposal Development: Write clear, concise, and persuasive proposals tailored to various technical and business audiences.
• Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts across sales, technical, UX, product, and delivery teams, as well as internal stakeholders for key inputs and reviews.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all proposals meet company standards for format, accuracy, and presentation while maintaining strict submission deadlines.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintain and enhance proposal templates, content libraries, and workflow automation tools for efficiency and consistency.
• Sizing & Pricing Support: Assist in effort estimation and pricing for small to medium app development and maintenance projects under the guidance of the Bids Lead.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferable in Computer Science, Information Technology, English, or a related field.

Experience

• 6‑10 years of experience in proposal writing, preferably in software development or IT services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of English.
• Ability to write persuasively and adapt tone/style to suit different audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with proposal automation tools and formatting best practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and leadership levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing proposals for app development and maintenance projects.
• Exposure to workflow automation or no-code tools.
• Familiarity with RFx processes in Canadian or North American markets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word or Google Docs formatting.

Working Conditions

• Work Arrangement: Fully remote, based in India.
• Reporting Structure: Reports to the Bids Lead.
• Work Hours: Must have a 2–3 hour overlap with Pacific Standard Time (PST) to facilitate collaboration with North American teams and leadership.
• Collaboration: Regular interaction with cross‑functional teams across Canada and India.

Why Join Us

• Impactful Work: Your proposals will directly contribute to winning business and driving enterprise digital transformation.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with senior leadership, founders, and cross‑functional teams across Canada and India.
• Career Growth: Access mentorship and structured development in proposal writing, solutioning, and business development.
• Global Exposure: Work with North American markets and cutting‑edge public sector projects.

Living AOT’s Values

• Innovation: We pursue true innovation by solving problems and meeting unarticulated needs.
• Integrity: We hold ourselves to high ethical standards and never compromise.
• Ownership: We are all responsible for our shared long‑term success.
• Agility: We stay ready to adapt to change and deliver results.
• Collaboration: We believe collaboration and knowledge‑sharing fuel innovation and success.
• Empowerment: We support our people so they can bring the best of themselves to work every day.