Proposal Writer - RFP

Datanetiix Solutions; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Datanetiix Solutions is seeking a Proposal Writer – SLED Projects with 1-4 years of U.S. Government proposal writing experience. The role requires identifying State, Local, and Education opportunities, drafting compliant responses, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to submit competitive proposals.

The candidate will source SLED opportunities on GovWin, BidNet, Bonfire, DemandStar, and SAM.gov, ensuring timely submissions while maintaining libraries and templates for reuse.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 1-4 years of experience in U.S. Government Proposal Writing (SLED preferred).
• Strong understanding of the U.S. Government procurement lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience using sourcing platforms: GovWin, BidNet, Bonfire, DemandStar, SAM.gov.
• Excellent proposal writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple proposal deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Source and monitor SLED IT opportunities through GovWin, BidNet, Bonfire, DemandStar, SAM.gov and similar portals.
• Analyze RFPs, RFIs, RFQs and identify proposal requirements, compliance needs, evaluation criteria, and submission timelines.
• Develop compelling, customized, and compliant proposal responses for U.S. government solicitations.
• Collaborate with technical, sales, finance, and legal teams to gather inputs for technical, commercial, and compliance sections.
• Maintain proposal libraries, reusable content, templates, resumes, case studies, and company collateral.
• Coordinate with U.S. Business Development teams to ensure timely proposal submissions.
• Track proposal status, submission deadlines, amendments, and customer communications.
• Stay updated with U.S. SLED procurement processes, regulations, and emerging bid opportunities.

Skills

Proposal writing

RFP/RFI/RFQ analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Communications/Public Administration/Marketing or related field

Tools

GovWin

BidNet

Bonfire

DemandStar

SAM.gov

Job description

Hiring Alert | Proposal Writer SLED Projects (US Government)

Location: Chennai, India (Remote / Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Overlap with US Team (up to 2:00 PM IST)
Experience: 1-4 Years
Immediate Joiners Preferred

About Datanetiix Solutions:

Datanetiix Solutions is a US-based global technology consulting company specializing in Digital Transformation, Microsoft Dynamics 365, ERP, CRM, Cloud, AI, Data Analytics, and Custom Software Development. Our Chennai team works closely with our global delivery and business development teams to support enterprise clients across the United States.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Proposal Writer – SLED Projects with 1-4 years of experience in U.S. Government proposal writing and opportunity sourcing. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience identifying State, Local, and Education (SLED) opportunities, preparing high-quality proposal responses, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to submit compliant and competitive proposals.

Key Responsibilities:

Source and monitor SLED IT opportunities through platforms such as GovWin, BidNet, Bonfire, DemandStar, SAM.gov, and similar portals.

Analyze RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and identify proposal requirements, compliance needs, evaluation criteria, and submission timelines.

Develop compelling, customized, and compliant proposal responses for U.S. government solicitations.

Collaborate with technical, sales, finance, and legal teams to gather inputs for technical, commercial, and compliance sections.

Maintain proposal libraries, reusable content, templates, resumes, case studies, and company collateral.

Coordinate with U.S. Business Development teams to ensure timely proposal submissions.

Track proposal status, submission deadlines, amendments, and customer communications.

Stay updated with U.S. SLED procurement processes, regulations, and emerging bid opportunities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 1-4 years of experience in U.S. Government Proposal Writing (SLED preferred).
• Strong understanding of the U.S. Government procurement lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience using sourcing platforms:
  • GovWin
  • BidNet
  • Bonfire
  • DemandStar
  • SAM.gov
• Excellent proposal writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple proposal deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S.-based Government or Public Sector clients.
• Exposure to IT Services, Digital Transformation, ERP, CRM, Cloud, AI, or Custom Software Development proposals.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as ISO, NIST, FedRAMP, or Data Privacy standards.