Proposal Writer II

A.E. Perkins

Proposal Writer II responsible for writing government proposals and sourcing procurement opportunities. Collaborating across departments to ensure proposal compliance and success with public contracts.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $75,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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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 WritingEnd-to-End Proposal Lifecycle KnowledgeOpportunity Sourcing SkillsExpert Proficiency in Microsoft WordStrong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingEditingProofreadingDocument DevelopmentCompliance-Driven Response DevelopmentResearch SkillsOpportunity AnalysisTemplate CreationVersion ControlTime Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsClient-Focused DemeanorAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordPowerPointExcelAdobe Acrobat ProGoogle WorkspaceSalesforceLoopio

Industry Keywords

Government RFPPublic ProcurementNAICS CodesNIGP CodesBid Notification PlatformsSolicitation RequirementsProposal Automation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Disability & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
LegalShield
ID Shield
Commuter Reimbursement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus Pay - This position falls under our “Corporate Bonus Plan” which entitles you to a potential bonus payout of up to 10% of your annual salary as an annual bonus, if offered employment.
Wellable membership
Telescope Health (telehealth) through Accresa
Intellect (mental health) application
Employee engagement activities, including voluntary events, raffles, book club, and more!