Proposal Writer

Summary

Join Mark43's Capture Management team as a Proposal Writer! You will lead all proposal activities, manage multiple proposals concurrently, and collaborate with stakeholders to create compelling responses to government RFPs/RFIs. This role demands exceptional writing, organizational, and communication skills, along with a proven track record in government proposal management. You will ensure proposal compliance, proactively address issues, and synthesize complex information into clear content. Success requires leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Mark43 offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your achievements will be celebrated and you'll contribute to mission-critical software for first responders.

Requirements

• Proven ability to develop quality, compliant proposal responses under tight competing deadlines
• Exceptional planning, organization, and productivity abilities
• Strong proficiency in articulating complex information into clear, compelling language
• Impeccable written communication and proofreading abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills (e.g., styles, tables, TOC, sections). Experience with Sharepoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• 2-3 years of government proposal writing and management experience
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• High degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
• Passion for supporting law enforcement, first responders, and other government agencies
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and team collaboration
• Resilient, self-motivated, and adaptable to high-pressure situations
• Positive attitude and commitment to organizational success
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing early-stage startup environment

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead for all proposal-related activities and meetings
• Manage the proposal process from evaluation to kick-off to submission for up to 4-6 proposals simultaneously
• Set and adhere to deadlines, report on progress, and integrate demand for proposal team resources
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., Leadership, Product Management, Services, SMEs, sales personnel) to gather information
• Ensure compliance, responsiveness, and accuracy of compelling proposals
• Proactively identify and resolve issues or risks
• Use proposal tracking and reporting systems to log, monitor, and update bid opportunities
• Leverage, maintain, and update the in-house proposal library in coordination with Capture Engineer
• Adhere to end-to-end proposal management processes and drive completion of deliverables within deadlines and internal SLAs
• Project manage completion of proposals within deadlines and SLAs
• Develop responses aligned with RFP specifications, evaluation criteria, and win themes
• Structure responses to meet objective RFP scoring criteria
• Produce high-quality written content that is tailored, relevant, and error-free
• Ensure compliance with branding and writing guidelines
• Revise, repurpose, and tailor content for new proposals using a proposal knowledge base
• Incorporate team feedback through multiple revision rounds
• Proofread and perform quality assurance checks throughout the proposal lifecycle
• Develop and assemble proposal content, including resumes, qualifications, references, staffing plans, budgets, and evaluation criteria
• Create graphics, tables, and other visual materials to support responses
• Complete bid forms and registrations for submission

Preferred Qualifications

• APMP or Shipley certification
• 3-5 years of proposal writing or marketing experience for software and services solutions
• Public Safety Software Experience
• Experience with Proposal Software (Responsive\RFPio, Visible Thread, Loopio, etc.)
• Familiarity with web-based business tools (Salesforce, GovSpend, GovWin, Fed Biz Ops, etc.)
• Willingness to learn and certify in new technologies and skills (AI, software tools, PMP, Shipley, APMP)

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
• Building mission-critical and socially responsible software to enable first responders to better serve their communities
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment with various Mark43 teams, such as Sales, Marketing, Implementation, and Product
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies