Proposal Writer II

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Proposal Writer II to lead persuasive, compliant responses for government RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and IFBs. You will partner with the Lead Proposal Writer to source opportunities, translate complex solicitations into winning content, and manage the full lifecycle from discovery to post-submission follow-up.

Ideal candidates bring advanced proposal writing, strong editing, and excellent research skills, with experience using bid portals and proposal automation tools.

Qualifications

• Advanced government proposal writing, editing, proofreading, and document-development skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, develop, and submit persuasive responses to government RFPs and related solicitations.
• Sourcing opportunities via public procurement portals, agency sites, and market-intelligence resources.
• Write compliant responses addressing objectives, requirements, scope, and evaluation criteria.
• Prepare, validate, and submit final proposal files per instructions.

Skills

Proposal Writing

Editing

Research Skills

Time Management

Verbal & Written Communication

Templates & Checklists

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Marketing/English)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Google Workspace

Salesforce

Loopio

Job description

• The Proposal Writer II is responsible for identifying, qualifying, developing, and submitting persuasive, compliant responses to government Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Invitations for Bid (IFBs), and related public-sector solicitations.
• This role combines government opportunity sourcing with hands-on proposal writing and serves as a key contributor throughout the department's full proposal lifecycle, from opportunity discovery and bid/no-bid support through content organization, quality review, electronic submission, and post-submission follow-up activities as assigned.
• Partner with the Lead Proposal Writer to source and monitor government contracting opportunities through public procurement portals, bid-notification platforms, agency websites, and other market-intelligence resources.
• Conduct targeted opportunity searches using relevant commodity codes, NAICS codes, NIGP codes, service categories, keywords, and agency-specific filters.
• Write original, company-persuasive proposals that address each government entity's objectives, requirements, scope, program, evaluation criteria, and desired outcomes.
• Develop compliant responses to government-issued RFPs, including executive summaries, cover letters, technical and management responses, implementation and transition plans, service descriptions, resumes, experience statements, and value propositions.
• Prepare, validate, and submit final proposal files in accordance with the government entity's instructions.

Requirements

• Advanced government proposal writing, editing, proofreading, and document-development skills. (Advanced)
• Strong knowledge of the end-to-end proposal lifecycle, public-sector procurement practices, and compliance-driven response development. (Advanced)
• Ability to analyze complex solicitations and translate requirements into actionable writing, compliance, and submission plans. (Advanced)
• Ability to develop compelling win themes, value propositions, differentiators, proof points, and evaluator-focused narratives. (Advanced)
• Strong research and opportunity-sourcing skills, including experience using government bid portals, agency websites, and public procurement records. (Advanced)
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, with strong working knowledge of Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Google Workspace, Salesforce or comparable CRM systems, and proposal automation platforms such as Loopio. (Expert)
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, time management, version control, and document accuracy. (Advanced)
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals, deadlines, and shifting priorities in a matrixed environment. (Advanced)
• Exceptional editing and proofreading skills to ensure clarity, conciseness, and alignment with solicitation requirements. (Advanced)
• Ability to create templates, checklists, and organizational tools to streamline the proposal creation process. (Advanced)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders. (Advanced)
• Confidence to ask precise questions, address incomplete or unsupported content, and drive assignments to completion. (Advanced)
• Professional judgment, discretion, and a client-focused demeanor when handling confidential, proprietary, procurement-sensitive, or personally identifiable information. (Advanced)
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and remain composed in a deadline-driven work environment. (Advanced)
• Willingness to work after hours or on weekends as needed to meet proposal deadlines. (Advanced)
• Bachelor's degree ideally in Business, Marketing, Creative Writing, Communications, English, Journalism, or related.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced government proposal writing and editing skills, with a strong understanding of the proposal lifecycle and public-sector procurement practices. Proficient in developing compliant, persuasive proposals that align with government requirements and objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Advanced Government Proposal Writing
• End-to-End Proposal Lifecycle Knowledge
• Opportunity Sourcing Skills
• Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Proposal Writing
• Editing
• Proofreading
• Document Development
• Compliance-driven Response Development
• Research Skills
• Opportunity Analysis
• Template Creation
• Version Control
• Time Management

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Client-focused Demeanor
• Adaptability
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Government RFP
• Public Procurement
• NAICS Codes
• NIGP Codes
• Bid Notification Platforms
• Solicitation Requirements
• Proposal Automation

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Google Workspace
• Salesforce
• Loopio