Content Development, Content Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Documentation Standards, Editing, Government, Improvement Metrics, Legal, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Needs Assessment, Nonprofit, Offshoring, Persuasion Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Salesforce.com, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Style Guide, Time Management, Writing Skills
CBIZ Talent Solutions is assisting their client in the Washington DC area in their search for a Proposal Contractor to lead end-to-end RFP management and proposal development, with a focus on public sector and nonprofit opportunities. This role owns the proposal lifecycle from intake and kickoff to submission while crafting clear, persuasive content and maintaining a high-quality content library. The ideal candidate is a strong collaborator who can coordinate cross-functional teams (including offshore partners), improve processes through metrics, and elevate win rates. Experience with Salesforce and familiarity with government and/or nonprofit procurement are strong pluses.
*Fulltime, 90 day Contract*
Key Responsibilities
- RFP Management: Review, interpret, and respond to RFPs; drive schedules, deliverables, and compliance from kickoff to final submission.
- Content Creation: Draft, edit, and format compelling proposals, statements of qualifications, and presentations tailored to client needs and evaluation criteria.
- Content Library Management: Maintain templates, case studies, resumes/bios, and firm credentials; ensure accuracy, currency, and version control.
- Strategic Collaboration: Coordinate with the proposal team, offshore resources, subject matter experts, and business partners to produce complete, compliant, and high-quality deliverables.
- Process Improvement: Track proposal metrics (e.g., win rate, on-time submissions, content reuse) and refine templates, checklists, and workflows to improve efficiency and impact.
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of experience in proposal management, bid coordination, or proposal writing; experience with government or nonprofit RFPs preferred.
- Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills; ability to translate technical input into client-focused, persuasive content.
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with style guides and document standards.
- Experience collaborating with offshore or distributed teams a plus.
- Salesforce experience a plus (e.g., opportunity tracking, reporting, pipeline alignment).
Compensation
For more information and consideration please email your most current resume to Leslie.Otto@cbiz.com
with "Proposal Contractor" in the subject line.
Only qualified candidates will be considered.
CBIZ Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CBIZ Talent Solutions does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.
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