Proposal Writer – Government Contracts

Cynosure Corporate Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynosure Corporate Solutions in Chennai is seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to manage government proposal lifecycles, from RFP analysis to final submission. You will craft compliant, persuasive narratives and coordinate cross-functional inputs to meet deadlines.

The role requires 5+ years of government proposal experience, strong English communication, and deep knowledge of procurement processes. Impeccable attention to detail and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, Engineering, Sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience writing proposals for government contracts.
• Proven experience with government procurement processes and RFP response development.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong working knowledge of SharePoint, OneDrive, and collaborative platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete proposal lifecycle from RFP release through final submission.
• Analyze RFP documents to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, and compliance rules.
• Develop proposal schedules, coordinate cross-functional inputs and enforce deadlines.
• Create and maintain compliance matrices to track all solicitation requirements.
• Coordinate proposal kickoff meetings and strategy sessions.
• Write clear, persuasive technical narratives aligned with evaluation criteria.
• Develop compliant outlines for proposal sections.
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for evaluators.
• Review SME inputs, identify gaps, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve them.
• Develop and integrate tables, graphics, and visual elements.
• Reuse and tailor content from previous proposals and content libraries.
• Coordinate with subcontractors as required by RFP specifications.
• Source and document diverse subcontractors as mandated by solicitations.
• Edit, proofread, and review proposals to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Ensure timely, error-free submission of complete proposals.

Skills

Proposal writing

Government procurement

RFP response

English communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Business

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

Cynosure Corporate Solutions | Full time

Cynosure Corporate Solutions is a human capital services company. Our focus is to provide Executive Search, Recruitment, Training, Temporary Staffing services, Statutory Compliance's, and other HR aligned services. We understand the business goals of our clients and their need to align human resources to these goals. We are committed to provide high quality manpower in accordance to global standards and their requirements. Our candidates stand testimony to our professional competency.

We work with clients in IT/ITES, Manufacturing, Automobile, Health, Telecom, Media.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to provide end-to-end proposal management and writing support for government proposals. The role involves managing the complete proposal lifecycle—from RFP analysis through final submission—while developing high-quality, compliant, and compelling technical narratives. The ideal candidate has strong government procurement knowledge, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly to government evaluators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete proposal lifecycle from RFP release through final submission
  
• Analyze RFP documents to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, and compliance rules
  
• Develop proposal schedules, coordinate cross-functional inputs, and enforce deadlines
  
• Create and maintain compliance matrices to track all solicitation requirements
  
• Coordinate proposal kickoff meetings and strategy sessions
  
• Write clear, persuasive technical narratives aligned with evaluation criteria
  
• Develop compliant outlines for proposal sections
  
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for evaluators
  
• Review SME inputs, identify gaps, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve them
  
• Develop and integrate tables, graphics, and visual elements
  
• Reuse and tailor content from previous proposals and content libraries
  
• Coordinate with subcontractors as required by RFP specifications
  
• Source and document diverse subcontractors as mandated by solicitations
  
• Edit, proofread, and review proposals to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
  
• Ensure timely, error-free submission of complete proposals
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, Engineering, Sciences, or related field
  
• 5+ years of experience writing proposals for government contracts
  
• Proven experience with government procurement processes and RFP response development
  
• Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines
  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
  
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  
• Strong working knowledge of SharePoint, OneDrive, and collaborative platforms
  
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
  
• High attention to detail and ability to deliver quality work in a fast-paced environment
  
• Experience in healthcare, public health, behavioral health, social services, AI, IT services, staffing, or professional services proposals is preferred