Proposal Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Analyze solicitation documents such as RFPs and RFQs to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, and potential submission risks.

• Create clear and persuasive proposal content that addresses scoring matrices.

• Conduct interviews with subject matter experts and internal stakeholders to gather necessary technical, operational, and business information.

• Convert complex technical concepts into straightforward, persuasive written responses that meet evaluator expectations.

• Maintain and enhance proposal resources, source materials, templates, workflows, and review processes.

• Identify information gaps and collaborate with internal teams to address them.

• Ensure that submissions adhere to formatting, compliance, and confidentiality standards.

• Appropriately utilize AI tools for research, organization, and drafting purposes.

• Exercise editorial judgment and discretion regarding the information inputted into AI/LLM tools.

• Take initiative to enhance Vivid’s proposal process proactively.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, grant writing, or responses to government procurement inquiries.

• Experience in the public sector is essential.

• Direct experience with public-sector procurement processes, government funding programs, and writing aligned with scoring matrices.

• Proven ability to collaborate with technical subject matter experts, including interviewing and extracting information from stakeholders.

• Skill in transforming incomplete or ambiguous information into clear, structured written content.

• Comfort with technology and engaging in technical discussions.

• Strong organizational abilities, including managing and refining proposal templates, tracking tools, and process documentation.

• Capability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Willingness to adapt to occasional “all hands-on deck” submission efforts.

• Experience in management consulting, public policy, research, technical communications, or academic writing is advantageous.

• Availability during standard business hours (9–5 PST) is preferred.

• Submission of resume and cover letter is required; writing sample preferred if available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Promotion of work-life balance.

• A people-first culture.

• Remote work options.

• Flexible availability around submission deadlines.

• Bonus consideration for proposals and submissions that lead to contract awards.