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Government Proposal Writer

Tribal Health

Job Location:

Scottsdale, AZ - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 72000 - 85000

Posted: 30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Proposal Writer

Position Description

Scottsdale AZ (onsite or remote)

Are you ready for your next opportunity

Tribal Health is looking for a Proposal Writer to join our growth team. The Proposal Writer leads the end-to-end development of compliant compelling proposals in response to government solicitations. This role combines strategic planning content development and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely high-quality submissions aligned with federal requirements. The ideal candidate excels at writing managing deadlines and driving continuous improvement in proposal processes and tools.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the full solicitation lifecycle including RFIs Sources Sought RFQs RFPs IDIQs and task orders.
Monitor opportunity portals and support go/no-go decisions based on company capabilities.
Analyze requirements and develop outlines compliance matrices schedules and deliverable lists.
Own proposal development from initial review through final submission.
Write edit format and integrate persuasive compliant proposal content.
Identify required deliverables and coordinate timely responses from SMEs and other departments.
Lead kickoff meetings reviews status updates and deadline management.
Track proposals through award or loss and maintain accurate outcome records.
Follow submitted proposals through award or loss and maintain accurate tracking of outcomes.

Review lessons learned and improve future submissions tools and standards.
Maintain and improve the proposal repository including templates past performance resumes and reusable content.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Communications Healthcare Administration or related field or equivalent work experience.
5-10 years of experience in federal government proposal coordination preferably in healthcare staffing or professional services.
Strong understanding of federal procurement processes regulations and evaluation criteria.
Experience responding to solicitations from IHS VA DoD or other federal health agencies.
Excellent writing editing and proofreading skills with an ability to craft persuasive compliant narratives.
Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Adobe Acrobat Pro and SharePoint.

Native American Preference:Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25 USC Section 472). FormBIA-4432should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment pleaseclick here.

Equal Opportunity Employer:Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. We value the skills experience and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please let us know by emailingor by calling . For more info on EEOC please visitEEOC KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Work Environment

Physical demands:	The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to frequently stand walk sit bend twist talk hear and perform repetitive motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting keyboarding reading as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading distance computer and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with clients vendors and staff. Overnight travel may be from time to time.
Mental demands:	There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wide variety of people on various and at times complicated issues.
Other:
Confidentiality:	All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination
Background Investigation:	This position may be subject to a 101-630 background check in an effort to ensure compliance with public law 101-630 Indian child protection and family violence prevention act. Candidates for positions that require a 101-630 background check must be able to successfully pass a background and character investigation in compliance with pl 101-630.
Drug Screening:	All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing.