Proposal Writer

Job Purpose The 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 Qualifications Education - 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 Values Our 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.