Mid Level Proposal Writer

Mid-Level Proposal Writer – Government & SLED
Experience Required: 2+ Years
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Proposal Writer with strong expertise in Federal, State, Local, and SLED government proposals, including subcontracting and collaborative bid environments. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end proposal development for staffing and workforce solutions opportunities across public sector agencies.
This role requires deep knowledge of government procurement processes, RFP/RFQ/RFI responses, compliance matrices, and staffing-related bid submissions.
Key Responsibilities:
Proposal Development & Management
Lead full lifecycle proposal development for Federal, State, Local, and SLED opportunities.
Analyze RFP/RFQ/RFI solicitations and develop compliance matrices and response outlines.
Draft compelling technical, management, staffing, and past performance narratives.
Collaborate with recruiters, operations, finance, and leadership to gather required inputs.
Ensure adherence to formatting, evaluation criteria, and submission deadlines.
Government & SLED Focus
Develop proposals for agencies such as:
Federal departments (e.g., DoD, DHS, HHS)
State workforce agencies
Local municipalities and counties
Educational institutions and public universities
Manage subcontracting proposals (Prime/Sub relationships).
Support teaming agreements and joint venture proposal coordination.
Collaboration & Strategy
Participate in bid/no-bid decisions.
Work closely with Business Development to shape win strategies.
Conduct competitor analysis and incorporate differentiators.
Support oral presentations and clarification responses.
Compliance & Documentation
Maintain proposal content library and boilerplates.
Ensure FAR/DFARS and state procurement compliance where applicable.
Coordinate pricing narratives with finance team.
Support audits and documentation tracking.
Required Qualifications
2+ years of proposal writing experience in Government Staffing / Workforce Solutions
Strong experience in:
Federal Government proposals
State & Local bids
SLED contracts
Subcontracting & teaming proposals
Proven success in winning competitive public sector bids.
Strong understanding of:
Government procurement lifecycle
Compliance matrices
SAM.gov and state procurement portals
Excellent writing, editing, and document formatting skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with GSA Schedule proposals
Knowledge of IDIQ, MSAs, and Master Vendor Programs
Familiarity with ATS/HRIS or staffing technology platforms

Work arrangement
Yes