Senior Proposal Writer

Locations:

• Anchorage, AK
• Portland, OR
• Boise, ID
• Houston, TX
• Juneau, AK

The Resource Data Proposal team is pursuing some of the most exciting IT projects in the public and private sectors. As a Senior Proposal Writer, you will lead critical proposal efforts that directly shape the future of our growing consulting firm. You will have a direct impact on winning and defining projects for Resource Data to deliver.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzing RFPs (Requests for Proposal), providing bid decision input, and creating proposal outlines in collaboration with senior staff
• Collaborating with leadership and SMEs to develop winning proposal strategies, focusing on win themes, discriminators, and competitive positioning
• Leading cross-functional teams in managing proposal efforts-from small to large and complex-overseeing the full lifecycle, including content creation, editing, compliance reviews, quality checks, and on-time delivery
• Researching, writing, and editing qualifications, methodologies, and resumes, tailoring content to create compelling, client-focused proposals that showcase corporate and staff capabilities
• Navigating client bidding processes and work with procurement officers through all proposal phases-obtaining amendments; submitting registrations, questions, and proposals; and following up to obtain scoring and competitor information
• Coordinating and preparing teams for client interviews and oral presentations, including practice sessions and meeting logistics
• Participating in regular team meetings, effectively communicating tasks, priorities, and progress

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Creative Writing, or a related field
• 4-6 years of experience in proposal writing and experience managing complex RFP responses (or 8-10 years of relevant experience without a degree)
• Experience translating complex technical content-including information technology, software development lifecycle, and IT solutions-into clear, client-focused narratives
• Proven leadership, project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and formatting/layout tools for professional proposals
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with various IT solutions across software development, data engineering, system engineering, or geospatial systems
• Intermediate proficiency with Adobe InDesign or Illustrator
• Experience optimizing the proposal delivery process using AI tools

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