Proposal Writer II Job Bellingham area,Washington USA,Business

Job Description

CW’s Core Values:
Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Us Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value!

Take a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you:

Location: New Britain, CT
Pay: Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $78,500 contingent upon experience, education, and qualifications.

As the Proposal Writer II, you'll own the full proposal lifecycle—from analyzing solicitations and building compliance matrices to coordinating reviews and submitting polished final proposals.

Lead the development and submission of competitive proposals for federal, state, and local government contracting opportunities.
Analyze solicitations and procurement documents to ensure compliance and develop winning proposal strategies.
Collaborate with Business Development, Capture, Operations, Pricing, Contracts, and Subject Matter Experts to create compelling customer-focused solutions.
Write and edit persuasive proposal content, including executive summaries, technical approaches, management plans, and past performance narratives.
Manage proposal schedules, deliverables, review cycles, and submissions to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
Conduct compliance reviews and oversee proposal production to ensure accuracy, responsiveness, and adherence to solicitation requirements.
Maintain proposal resources, templates, content libraries, and past performance databases while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Mentor junior proposal team members and foster strong partnerships with internal partners, subcontractors, and cross departmental partners.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Project Management, or related field
Minimum of 4 years of proposal development experience, preferably in government contracting (federal, state, or DoD).
Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience managing cross-functional proposal teams (writers, SMEs, graphic designers, etc.).
Strong proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
Strong proficiency in Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint.
Valid driver’s license.

Bonus If You Have These

Skills:

Master's degree in a related field.
APMP certification.
Shipley Proposal, Capture, or Business Development training.
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, GSA Schedules, IDIQs, and federal procurement processes..
Strong project management expertise.
Proposal graphic design and visual storytelling skills.
Exceptional editing and quality assurance abilities.
Experience managing multiple concurrent proposals.
A talent for transforming technical information into compelling customer-focused solutions..

What Makes You Successful in This Role:

A strong writer with impeccable attention to detail.
Highly organized and deadline-driven.
Strategic, analytical, and solution-oriented.
Comfortable juggling multiple priorities.
A collaborative team player who enjoys mentoring others.
Passionate about helping teams win.
Equally comfortable leading a proposal kickoff or perfecting an executive summary.

Preferred

Work Experience:

Proposal Writer.
Senior Proposal Writer.
Proposal Manager.
Business Development Writer.
Technical Writer.
Grant Writer.
Capture Coordinator.
Business Development Specialist.
Bid and Proposal Specialist.
RFP/RFQ Response Specialist.
Marketing & Proposal Coordinator.
Communications Specialist.
Content Strategist.
Federal Proposal Writer.
Government Contracting Proposal Specialist.

Why You’ll Love This Job:

You’ll be a part of a mission-driven team that values your hard work and helps you grow.
Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
Opportunities for advancement—grow your career with us!

Explore Our Generous Benefits Package:
Employer Sponsored Benefits Includes:

Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision.