Proposal Writer

Proposal Writer

Job Title: Proposal Writer

Position Type: Full-time

Company Overview:

Krasan Consulting is a certified Woman-owned Small Business and a Women's Business Enterprise committed to guiding our clients and solving their mission-critical challenges. We have served hundreds of state, local, and federal government agencies, universities, school districts, and regulated industries in our nearly 25-year history.

We take pride in our role as a trusted and respected management and technology consulting firm that is engaged in our community. Our skilled team has extensive experience in solving tough problems by concentrating on our client's most critical needs and opportunities.

Job Description:

The Proposal Writer plays a crucial role in proposal development and submission to clients. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent project management and writing skills and the ability to collaborate with various teams to produce high-quality, compliant proposals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently lead the end-to-end proposal process, from bid assessment and capture to final submission, ensuring compliance with government and commercial procurement requirements.
• Conduct bid assessment and evaluation to determine the feasibility and competitiveness of opportunities. Create and manage a detailed proposal schedule outlining key milestones and deadlines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams involved in the proposal process, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Write and edit proposal content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with the company's messaging and branding guidelines.
• Develop persuasive content that highlights the company's strengths and differentiates it from competitors.
• Conduct thorough reviews of proposals to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to federal, state, and local government compliance requirements.
• Work with sales and business development teams to develop a winning bid strategy based on competitive analysis.
• Research clients and industries to tailor proposals to specific client needs and procurement trends.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Proven experience in proposal writing and development, with preference for Federal Government Proposal Capture and Proposal Writing; experience with State and Local Capture and Proposal Writing will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of bid assessment, capture strategies, and compliance in both government and commercial proposal processes.
• Experience in managing competitive RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Familiarity with Shipley methodologies, APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) practices, Design Thinking, Lean Proposal Development, Storytelling Approach, and Agile Proposal Development methodologies are highly desirable.