Government Proposal Writer

Job summary

Research and assess government contracting opportunities, procurement documents, requirements, and deadlines to determine which opportunities align with Acumen Agency’s capabilities. Develop, coordinate, and review compliant, persuasive proposals while maintaining opportunity records and improving proposal processes.

Job details

Government Proposal Writer Apply through Indeed or send your resume directly to: HR@AcumenAgency.com Acumen Agency Is Growing Acumen Agency is a growing startup and international business services company providing consulting, marketing, HR, business development, technology, administrative, and other professional services to businesses, organizations, institutions, and government clients. We are looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Government Proposal Writer to help identify government contracting opportunities and develop professional, competitive proposals for Acumen Agency. This is more than simply a writing position. It is an opportunity to learn, earn, develop real-world business experience, work with government procurement opportunities, and grow with a rapidly expanding company. The Opportunity This position starts as a performance-based role with clear targets and measurable objectives. You will be responsible for identifying relevant government contracting opportunities, assessing whether they are appropriate for Acumen Agency, and developing high-quality proposals and submissions. Compensation is initially performance-based, with earnings tied to results and successful work. Strong performers will have the opportunity to transition to an hourly or salary-based position as soon as possible as the company grows. The goal is simple: Find opportunities. Develop strong proposals. Create value. Produce results. Grow with the company. What You'll Do Your primary responsibility will be to identify government contracts and procurement opportunities that align with Acumen Agency's capabilities and then help develop the proposals required to pursue them. Responsibilities include: Research government procurement websites, tender portals, and other sources for relevant opportunities. Identify Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), tenders, standing offers, and other government contracting opportunities. Evaluate opportunities to determine whether they are relevant and suitable for Acumen Agency. Review procurement documents, requirements, scopes of work, evaluation criteria, deadlines, and submission instructions. Identify the services and capabilities required for each opportunity. Work with management to determine which opportunities Acumen Agency should pursue. Develop professional, persuasive, and compliant government proposals. Write and edit proposal sections, executive summaries, company qualifications, methodologies, technical responses, and other required content. Coordinate information and supporting materials from Acumen Agency's various departments. Work with subject-matter experts and internal team members to develop accurate responses. Develop or coordinate budgets, pricing, timelines, and project approaches where required. Ensure proposals address the evaluation criteria and requirements of each procurement. Review proposals for accuracy, completeness, professionalism, and compliance before submission. Maintain an organized pipeline of potential government opportunities. Track proposal deadlines and submission requirements. Maintain organized records of submitted proposals and opportunities. Help improve Acumen Agency's proposal-writing systems, templates, processes, and strategies. Research past contracts, awards, and procurement information to better understand what government buyers are seeking. Help identify patterns and opportunities that could increase Acumen Agency's success in government contracting. Understanding What Governments Are Looking For A strong Government Proposal Writer needs to do more than simply write well. You should be interested in understanding how government procurement works and what makes a proposal competitive. You will need to analyze: What the government is actually asking for. The mandatory requirements of the procurement. Evaluation criteria and scoring methodologies. Required qualifications and experience. Scope of work and deliverables. Budget and pricing requirements. Submission requirements. Timelines and deadlines. How Acumen Agency's capabilities can be positioned to address the government's needs. The objective is to develop proposals that are professional, relevant, responsive, and aligned with the specific procurement requirements. Acumen Agency's Services Acumen Agency provides a broad range of professional services, which means there may be opportunities across multiple areas. Potential opportunities may relate to: Business consulting. Management consulting. Marketing and advertising. Branding and communications. Business development and sales. Human resources. Recruitment and talent acquisition. Administrative services. IT and technology. AI and digital services. International business services. Outsourcing. Executive search. Training and professional development. Research and other professional services. Your role will be to identify opportunities where there is a genuine alignment between the government's requirements and Acumen Agency's capabilities. Government Contracting Experience Is an Asset Previous experience working with government contracts, procurement, tenders, RFPs, RFQs, or government departments is a strong asset but is not required. Experience may include: Working for a government department or agency. Working for a company that regularly bids on government contracts. Writing or coordinating government proposals. Responding to RFPs, RFQs, tenders, or other procurement documents. Managing government contracts. Working with government procurement portals. Understanding government evaluation and procurement processes. However, we are also interested in candidates who have strong research, writing, analytical, business, and organizational skills and are capable of learning government procurement processes. Performance-Based Opportunity This is initially a performance-based independent contractor opportunity. You will have clear responsibilities and measurable objectives, and your compensation will be connected to your performance and results. We understand that strong proposal writers create significant value for a company. As Acumen Agency grows and successful opportunities turn into contracts and revenue, there is potential for increased earnings and responsibility. Strong performers may have the opportunity to transition to an hourly or salaried position as soon as possible, depending on company growth and performance. Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate is: An excellent written communicator. Strong at research and information gathering. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Comfortable reading and interpreting lengthy procurement documents. Able to identify important requirements and deadlines. Able to write clearly, professionally, and persuasively. Analytical and capable of understanding complex information. Comfortable working independently. Able to manage multiple proposals and deadlines. Interested in government contracting and procurement. Business-minded and able to understand how services solve client problems. Comfortable working with management and other team members. Self-motivated and results-oriented. Willing to learn new industries, procurement systems, and processes. Interested in growing with a startup and taking on greater responsibility. Previous experience in government contracting, proposal writing, procurement, RFP/RFQ responses, tender writing, business consulting, technical writing, research, project management, or business development is an advantage. Learn. Earn. Grow. This is an opportunity to gain practical experience in: Government Contracting Proposal Writing Procurement Business Development Consulting Research Business Strategy Project Management Sales Professional Services As Acumen Agency grows, successful proposal writers can take on additional responsibilities, manage proposal teams, support larger contracts, and grow into greater operational and leadership roles. Perform well. Create value. Grow with the company. Apply Today Apply through Indeed or send your resume directly to: HR@AcumenAgency.com Join Acumen Agency, help us identify and pursue government contracting opportunities, develop professional proposals, win new business, build valuable government contracting experience, earn performance-based compensation, and position yourself for long-term career advancement and leadership opportunities. HR@AcumenAgency.com Benefits: Casual dress Flexible schedule Work from home Work Location: Remote

What you’ll do

Research and assess government contracting opportunities, procurement documents, requirements, and deadlines to determine which opportunities align with Acumen Agency’s capabilities. Develop, coordinate, and review compliant, persuasive proposals while maintaining opportunity records and improving proposal processes.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has strong writing, research, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, and can interpret detailed procurement documents, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently. Government contracting or proposal experience is an asset but is not required; no specific education requirement is stated.

Benefits

• Casual Dress
• Flexible Schedule
• Work From Home

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Government Proposal Writing
• Government Procurement Research
• RFP/RFQ/RFI Analysis
• Tender Writing
• Proposal Development
• Technical Writing
• Requirements Analysis
• Compliance Review
• Business Research
• Persuasive Writing
• Project Coordination
• Budget and Pricing Coordination
• Deadline Management
• Opportunity Assessment
• Document Editing
• Business Development

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership

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