Bid & Proposal Specialist

Guardian 6 Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Bid and Proposal Specialist to join our growing, mission-driven team. The Bid and Proposal Specialist will play a critical role in securing new opportunities by designing, writing, and managing high-quality proposals that meet all requirements outlined in Requests for Proposals (RFPs). This position requires strong writing, organizational, and project management skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with internal subject matter experts to deliver compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals.

Analyze RFP requirements and develop detailed proposal outlines and compliance checklists.

Draft, edit, and format proposals, ensuring all requirements are addressed and submitted on time.

Collaborate with consultants, leadership, and technical experts to gather necessary content.

Ensure consistency in style, messaging, and branding across all proposal documents.

Prepare supporting documents such as resumes, past performance summaries, and company qualifications.

Maintain a proposal library of boilerplate content, templates, and graphics for efficiency.

Manage timelines, submissions, and follow-ups for all proposals and bids.

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, Public Administration, or related field (preferred).

Proven experience in proposal writing, grant writing, or business development(2–5 years).

Strong understanding of RFP processes, compliance, and proposal formatting.

Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF tools (graphic design experience a plus).