Proposal Writer

Proposal Writer

Organization Profile:

CMRignite is one of the nation's leading multicultural behavior change and social impact marketing agencies. Our mission is to partner with organizations that believe in using innovative, impactful communications to create real, positive change within the communities that need it most. We are 100% committed to our mission and we engage individuals who share our passion for creating societal change.

Background and Job Description:

We're looking for an innovative, driven Proposal Writer with demonstrated experience drafting winning proposal responses to federal solicitations in the social marketing (behavioral sciences) and strategic communications fields. Specifically, you must be able understand Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements, gather the necessary information and develop critical content under tight deadlines.

As a key member of our business development team, you will work closely with senior agency leadership to "translate" strategy and our teams' recommendations into compelling written proposals that demonstrate our agency's value. You're a strong fit for this role if you are an excellent narrative writer with and a strategic, detail-oriented mind who will enjoy bringing the CMRignite mission and philosophy to life through the proposal writing experience.

This associate-level, full-time (minimum 40 hours per week) position is a hybrid role and will require occasional work outside of normal business hours.

What you will do:

• Develop an understanding of company philosophy, capabilities and experience
• Participate in proposal kickoff meetings and team strategy sessions to inform proposal content
• Hold meetings to gather recommendations from individual functional leads (e.g. digital marketing, creative, paid media, partnerships, etc.) and use that information and information obtained during strategy sessions to draft content for RFP responses, including technical sections, management and staffing sections, and past performance volumes
• Ensure proposal responses are written to meet or exceed all RFP requirements and reflect winning strategies and themes
• Proofread and edit proposal text for style, consistency, proper grammar, spelling and consistency
• Ensure adherence to standards and templates to present a consistent appearance/style across all proposal responses
• Manage and prioritize multiple proposal assignments to meet strict submittal deadlines
• Participate in color team reviews
• Assist in developing proposal response library to address recurring content inquiries and develop tailored RFP responses
• Organize material and complete all writing assignments on time
• Document and maintain a library of approved proposal content

What you will bring:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience writing federal government proposals or grants, in the behavioral science and strategic communications fields
  • Experience writing proposals in pursuit of large Cabinet-level federal departments and agencies, ideally the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, Department of Energy, Department of Education, etc.

• Bachelor's degree in English, marketing, communications, journalism or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of the social marketing or strategic communications fields
• Skills organizing and translating information into clear written narratives
• Ability to research, interpret and analyze RFP requirements and write solutions
• Strong editorial and proofreading skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Exceptional proficiency with productivity applications, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, and collaborative platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• Experience in virtual meeting coordination, protocol, and etiquette, using Teams, Zoom, etc.
• General knowledge of federal government contract types (IDIQ, FFP, T&M, CPFF) is a plus

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 401(k), plus company matching
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and health coverage, plus life insurance and voluntary short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick leave and generous family leave policy
• Dynamic team environment in an exciting, fast-paced, and challenging industry
• Opportunity to develop professionally and expand your knowledge through cross-functional, collaborative experiences

Submit your resume and a cover letter (required) that convey your excitement about this role and your passion for being a part of a winning team that supports business development in a growing, exciting industry

CMRignite recruits, retains, and develops staff from diverse backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Our organization does more than celebrate diversity - we flourish in it and live it, for the benefit of our employees, our communities, and our clients. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that embraces a range of perspectives make us stronger and more effective in everything we do.

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