Proposal Writer

Location: Clifton, NJ 


Department: Sales Operations / Business Development

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Proposal Writer to lead the development of compelling, accurate, and persuasive responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), questionnaires, and other client-facing documents. This role plays a critical part in supporting sales growth by translating complex business, clinical, and operational information into winning proposals.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer with exceptional project management skills who can collaborate across multiple departments, manage competing deadlines, and produce high-quality submissions that effectively communicate our value proposition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development and submission of RFPs, RFIs, , and other proposal-related documents.


• Partner with Sales, Clinical, Operations, Account Management, Compliance, and Leadership teams to gather and translate information into compelling responses.


• Craft, edit, and customize proposal content to align with client requirements and organizational objectives.


• Manage proposal timelines, assign deliverables, and ensure all submissions are completed accurately and on schedule.


• Maintain and continuously improve the proposal content library, knowledge base, and standard response templates.


• Conduct peer reviews and quality assurance reviews to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.


• Analyze proposal requirements and identify potential risks, gaps, and opportunities for differentiation.


• Support government programs, public sector, and commercial proposal opportunities.


• Monitor industry trends, competitor positioning, and best practices to strengthen proposal strategy.


• Assist with, executive summaries, and client-facing documentation as needed.


• Train and support team members on proposal processes and best practices.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, , or a related field.


• 3 years of proposal writing, RFP management, technical writing, or related experience.


• Exceptional written, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.


• Strong project management and organizational abilities.


• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience within healthcare, vision benefit , insurance, managed care, consulting, or employee benefits industries.


• Experience responding to complex public-sector or government procurements.


• Familiarity with proposal management software and content management systems.

Why Join Us?

This is a highly visible role that directly contributes to organizational growth and client acquisition. The Proposal Writer will work closely with leaders across the organization and have a meaningful impact on business development efforts, process improvement initiatives, and overall proposal strategy.