Proposal Writer

Job PurposeThe Proposal Writer is responsible for creating compelling, persuasive, and high-quality proposals that help secure new business opportunities and support the company’s growth in the software development and IT services domain. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership to craft winning responses to RFx opportunities and ensure consistency, accuracy, and impact in every submission.Job Duties and Responsibilities- Drive Opportunities: Identify and analyze RFx (RFI/RFP/RFQ/RFB) opportunities and collaborate with internal teams to shape effective proposal strategies.- Proposal Development: Write clear, concise, and persuasive proposals tailored to various technical and business audiences.- Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts across sales, technical, UX, product, and delivery teams, as well as internal stakeholders for key inputs and reviews.- Quality Assurance: Ensure all proposals meet company standards for format, accuracy, and presentation while maintaining strict submission deadlines.- Continuous Improvement: Maintain and enhance proposal templates, content libraries, and workflow automation tools for efficiency and consistency.- Sizing & Pricing Support: Assist in effort estimation and pricing for small to medium app development and maintenance projects under the guidance of the Bids Lead.Required QualificationsEducation- Bachelor’s degree preferable in Computer Science, Information Technology, English, or a related field.Experience- 6-10 years of experience in proposal writing, preferably in software development or IT services.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of English.- Ability to write persuasively and adapt tone/style to suit different audiences.- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.- Familiarity with proposal automation tools and formatting best practices.- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and leadership levels.Preferred Qualifications- Experience writing proposals for app development and maintenance projects.- Exposure to workflow automation or no-code tools.- Familiarity with RFx processes in Canadian or North American markets.- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word or Google Docs formatting.Working Conditions- Work Arrangement: Fully remote, based in India.- Reporting Structure: Reports to the Bids Lead.- Work Hours: Must have a 2–3 hour overlap with Pacific Standard Time (PST) to facilitate collaboration with North American teams and leadership.- Collaboration: Regular interaction with cross-functional teams across Canada and India.Why Join Us- Impactful Work: Your proposals will directly contribute to winning business and driving enterprise digital transformation.- Collaborative Culture: Work closely with senior leadership, founders, and cross-functional teams across Canada and India.- Career Growth: Access mentorship and structured development in proposal writing, solutioning, and business development.- Global Exposure: Work with North American markets and cutting-edge public sector Projects.Living AOT’s ValuesOur values guide how we work, collaborate, and grow as a team. Every role at AOT is expected to embody and promote these values:- Innovation: We pursue true innovation by solving problems and meeting unarticulated needs.- Integrity: We hold ourselves to high ethical standards and never compromise.- Ownership: We are all responsible for our shared long-term success.- Agility: We stay ready to adapt to change and deliver results.- Collaboration: We believe collaboration and knowledge-sharing fuel innovation and success.- Empowerment: We support our people so they can bring the best of themselves to work every day.