Proposal Writer (Contract)

JOB TITLE: Proposal Writer (Contract)

DEPARTMENT: Business Development

The Proposal Writer (Contract) embodies the Core Values of SaviLinx:

• Every single interaction is important and meaningful and demonstrates responsiveness to employees and customers
• Creates an inspiring passionate culture in the spirit of teamwork
• Empowers creativity to bring forward innovative solutions relentlessly striving to improve what we do.
• Operates with respect and integrity in every way earning the trust of employees and customers alike.

OVERVIEW:

SaviLinx is engaging a Proposal Writer (Contractor) to support our Business Development team in responding to government and commercial RFIs RFPs and other procurement requests. The contractor will independently gather information research as needed and produce clear factual persuasive and compliant proposal content aligned to solicitation requirements. This is a deadline-driven engagement requiring flexibility responsiveness to changing requirements and the ability to deliver high-quality copy under time constraints including last-minute edits when necessary. Success in this engagement is measured by outcomes including on-time delivery compliance with proposal instructions writing quality and responsiveness to feedback and evolving scope.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review government and commercial RFIs RFPs and other procurement requests to identify scope requirements compliance needs and response structure.
• Attend meetings as requested to understand the company strategy approach and operational aspects and solutioning of each proposal
• Independently research internal and external sources to obtain details necessary to draft accurate and complete responses.
• Draft and finalize professional proposal copy by leveraging the content library tailoring and updating content to fit each solicitation and company positioning.
• Create or update charts/graphs to clearly communicate key proposal concepts and differentiators.
• Incorporate feedback and revise content quickly to address changes in scope compliance requirements or solution approach.
• Proofread and polish final text to ensure it is grammatically correct clear factual persuasive and aligned to proposal instructions.
• Meet established deadlines and intermediate milestones communicating progress and risks proactively.
• Maintain orderly file management and store deliverables in designated locations; refine and update reusable content to reflect current positioning and capabilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None. This engagement does not include people management responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in English History Political Science Business Law Journalism Communications or related field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience)
• Minimum of two years experience in proposal writing grant writing business contract writing or other technical writing
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear compelling compliant copy under tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Strong project management organization and time-management skills; ability to independently prioritize and execute work
• Proven ability to translate input into accurate written responses
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint Excel and Word); experience with RFP/proposal software a plus
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight; proactive communicator on status risks and deadlines
• Availability to flex hours as needed to meet critical proposal deadlines (as defined by each engagement)

Note: Additional relevant experience may be used to meet the education requirement; additional relevant education may be used to meet the experience requirement.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other writing contributions may be requested for marketing materials or other copy as needed. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:ââ

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. General office (or home office) environment; no adverse environmental conditions expected. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:â remaining in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods; adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

SaviLinx LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status uniform servicemember status and veteran status disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as protected characteristics).

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