Proposal Writer - U.S. Government EBT

FIS; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 56,310 - 95,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Learning opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

FIS seeks an experienced Proposal Writer to craft and edit content for state government RFP responses. You will work with sales, product managers, and subject‑matter experts to develop compliant, persuasive material for procurement evaluators.

You will translate complex solutions into clear, evaluator-friendly language, manage messaging for submissions, and coordinate with the writing team to meet deadlines. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least five years of proven proposal writing experience.
• Experience with large, complex state government RFP proposals.
• Government EBT experience.
• Experience with content management tools.
• APMP or Shipley methodology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write compliant, winning responses to state government RFPs.
• Collaborate with sales, product, and SMEs to craft content.
• Convert technical information into evaluator-friendly content.
• Meet milestones and deadlines with the team.

Skills

Proposal writing

RFP experience

APMP/Shipley

Content management

MS Word/Excel

Interview SMEs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Proposal platforms

AI tools

Copilot experience

Job description

Job Description

Every day, our teams innovate across the world of finance. We collaborate to work smarter, while making a difference. We believe in diversity and inclusivity, giving a voice to everyone on the team. We celebrate our success together. If you want to make an impact in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?

About the role

We are seeking an experienced proposal writer with knowledge and experience working with sales, product managers and technical and operations subject matter experts to write and edit content for proposals responding to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) from U.S. state governments.

The Proposal Writer will write for assigned sections of the RFP. They will coordinate with Subject Matter Experts from the sales and product line to produce content that meets all requirements and includes sales messaging for the prospective government agency. The role will include working closely with teammates to coordinate messaging and quality throughout the RFP response.

About the team

The Response Center of Excellence is seeking a Proposal Writer who communicates FIS' sales message to state government benefit agencies with powerful, complete RFP responses. The EBT Proposal Writer team includes expert proposal managers and writers who are dedicated to supporting the business line's sales teams. Their responsibilities include managing the RFP response process to deliver professional, comprehensive, and high‑quality response packages. The team meticulously analyzes the requirements of each RFP, integrates sales and product expertise, and produces FIS‑branded response packages that move the sales opportunity closer to wins.

What you will be doing

• Write creative, compelling, compliant and winning written responses to state government requests and solicitations.
• Work collaboratively as part of a writing team using a style guide to achieve a common voice, style, and message.
• Convert complex solution and technical information, jargon and acronyms into evaluator‑friendly, compliant content conveying sales messaging and win themes.
• Minimal travel.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree and at least five years of demonstrated experience in proposal writing.
• Proven knowledge and experience with large, complex proposals in response to state government RFPs.
• Government EBT experience.
• Experience with industry‑standard proposal development processes. APMP or Shipley preferred.
• Experience using proposal platforms and AI tools. Responsive and Copilot experience preferred.
• Experience with content management and content database tools.
• Ability to write persuasively using the prospect's points of interest, goals and objectives as stated in the RFP. Ensuring each proposal answer conforms to the RFP requirements and instructions.
• Experience designing/writing/editing tables, diagrams, charts, matrices, past performance descriptions and resumes for proposals.
• Experience conducting interviews with subject matter experts, reviewing product and services source materials, and meeting milestones and deadlines.
• Advanced skill in editing writing for punctuation, syntax and grammar.
• Expert level experience in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be proficient in creation and use of templates (.dot), styles, field codes, automated tables of contents, etc.

What we offer you

• Opportunities to make an impact in fintech.
• Personal and professional learning.
• Inclusive, diverse work environment.
• Resources to give back to your community.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full‑time position is $56,310.00 - $95,740.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here.