Proposal Writer

Proposal Writer Job Description

At SaviLinx, we help people! People just like you. It is not just our job, it’s our mission! SaviLinx is hiring a Proposal Writer to join our fast-growing company. You’ll be an integral part of the business development team including responding to requests for government and commercial proposals. This position will work across all functional areas of the company to gather information and translate it into clear, factual, and persuasive copy that articulates our offerings while complying with all proposal requirements. This is an extremely deadline-driven role often requiring copy on the fly and last-minute edits - flexibility and the ability to work under pressure is key!

Caring and detail obsessed Savi professionals relentlessly focus on the success of each interaction and our partnerships. We combine omnichannel technologies with human touch to deliver forward-looking customer experiences for government and businesses.

SaviLinx creates caring connections with an innovative mindset to elevate the human connection. Real people. Real partners.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Make every interaction Count

Act with Respect and Integrity

Demonstrate Passion for Continuous Improvement

Be Worth of Trust from all Stakeholders

We need an engaged new team member who is a great writer, can manage multiple priorities with ease and thrives in a team environment. Is this you?

This role will:

• Review government and commercial RFIs, RFPs and other procurement requests to understand the scope and requirements for each proposal
• Attend meetings to understand the company strategy, approach, and operational aspects and solutioning of each proposal
• Schedule follow-on meetings with individual departments and research sources as needed to capture additional details necessary to write proposal responses.
• Draft professional copy in response to proposal questions, leveraging our content library and modifying as needed
• Create simple charts and graphs to illustrate key points of the proposal
• Revise copy as required to adjust to changes in scope or approach and in response to feedback
• Fine-tune copy to create final text that is grammatically perfect, clear, factual, and persuasive
• Meet all required deadlines, which may include occasional nights and weekends
• Store all copy in our proposal library and continually refine and edit it to reflect company positioning and capabilities

Requirements include:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred
• Experience in grant writing, proposal writing, or business contracts writing
• Ability to craft clear and compelling copy under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and spelling
• Strong organizational and project management skills; detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Proven multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficient with business applications including Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word); experience with RFP software a plus
• Able to work occasional nights and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines

This full-time role is currently work-from-home with some in-office activities required. Candidates must be within a reasonable driving distance of a SaviLinx facility, have high-speed wired internet (broadband or similar), and be able to work Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Employee benefits for full time eligible positions include Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and Pet Insurance.

Please provide a cover letter that lets us know a bit about you, including your background, goals, and interest in this position, along with your application.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIY:

This position has no supervisor responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other writing contributions may be requested for marketing materials or other copy as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

SaviLinx, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, uniform servicemember status and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. General, office (or home office) environment; no adverse environmental conditions expected. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: remaining in a stationary position, standing or sitting, for prolonged periods; adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers; and, assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Proposal, Business Contracts, or Grants Writing