Proposal Writer II

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.

• 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.

• 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..

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!

• Insurance
  - Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Telemedicine.
• Retirement Plan & Match Options.
• Disability Plans.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Holidays & Vacation.
• Sick & Personal Time.
• Voluntary Benefits Offered Includes:
  • Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness & Voluntary Life

• Office Environment: This position is primarily based in a professional office environment. The incumbent is…