Senior Proposal Writer

YoungWilliams; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading proposal development firm is seeking a Senior Proposal Writer to lead the proposal process for government solicitations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in proposal writing, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. This full-time role presents opportunities for career growth within a mission-focused organization based in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proposal or technical writing experience, preferably in a federal or state proposal environment.
• 1+ years of leading the proposal process for RFPs and RFIs.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal process for RFPs and RFIs of various sizes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop proposal sections.
• Write, revise, and edit proposal drafts for completeness and consistency.

Skills

Proposal writing

Technical writing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Are you a highly motivated and experienced proposal writer who enjoys translating complex ideas into easily understandable text? Do you want a key role in creating client‑focused, compliant proposals to win new business for the company? We are looking for an organized, independent senior writer to join our team. We are looking for someone to collaborate with corporate executives, subject matter experts, and other key stakeholders to create compelling proposals in response to government solicitations.

The essence of YoungWilliams is Caring in Action – everything we do, we do because we care. Through our work across the country partnering with local and state governments, we strive to help government agencies succeed. We prioritize our people, look for new ways to solve old challenges, and always operate with integrity. We are growing fast, which creates a lot of opportunities for career growth within our organization, and we are just getting started. We’re looking for a candidate to join our team who wants to work for a mission‑focused organization. Apply today!

As the Senior Proposal Writer, you will lead the proposal process for requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for information (RFI) of various sizes and levels of complexity, from initial strategy meetings through production. You must thrive in a fast‑paced environment and have the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team. The ability to prioritize work and successfully manage internal and external deadlines is essential for this position.

What you will do:

• Lead the proposal process for RFPs and RFIs of various sizes and levels of complexity, from initial strategy meetings through production
• Collaborate with members of the Bid Team, subject matter experts, executives, and other key stakeholders to develop proposal sections that clearly articulate the company’s overall solution and strategy, approach to performing the work, and strategic win themes
• Plan and lead efficient meetings and brainstorming sessions with key stakeholders
• Write, revise, and edit proposal drafts and documentation to ensure completeness, consistency, and conformity to our internal style guide and RFP‑prescribed formats
• Ensure adherence to YoungWilliams’ proposal process by using proposal automation software, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, checklists, and other proposal development tools

Who you are:

• 2+ years of proposal or technical writing experience, preferably in a federal or state proposal development environment
• 1+ years of leading the proposal process for RFPs and RFIs
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word in a SharePoint environment and Teams
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in related field required
• Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification is a plus

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Government Administration