Proposal Manager and Writer

1 month ago


Rockville, Maryland, United States CommunicateHealth, Inc. Full time
About Us

CommunicateHealth, Inc. is a leading health communication firm dedicated to improving public health through effective communication. Our mission is to design and deliver health information that is clear, accessible, and inclusive, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health.

Job Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager and Writer to join our team on a short-term, part-time basis. The selected candidate will lead and coordinate the development of high-quality proposals for government contracts, ensuring timely and compliant submissions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the full development lifecycle of proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and sources sought notices.
  • Analyze solicitation requirements and evaluation criteria, and support the development of proposal win themes, strategy, and compliance matrices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather required information and incorporate feedback to refine proposal drafts.
  • Develop and maintain proposal schedules and ensure adherence to deadlines.
  • Conduct research on prospective clients, competitors, and best practices to inform proposal content.
  • Oversee proposal production, including formatting, assembling documents, and submission.
  • Support proposal process improvement efforts, including development of templates.
Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience managing and writing winning government contract proposals in the health communication or public health sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience developing proposals for contracts funded by CDC, NIH, CMS, and VA.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple proposals simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with federal procurement processes for RFPs, RFIs, and sources sought responses, including compliance reviews, formatting, and submission.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on persuasive and concise writing.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and project management tools (Asana, Slack).
Application Requirements
  • Resume and cover letter: Please provide a brief description of your expertise and how it aligns with managing proposal development for government contracts in health communication or public health.
  • Portfolio: Please provide 2–3 relevant examples or data points supporting your application, which could include win percentage, list of successful contract wins, or excerpts of previous proposals.
  • Rate or fee proposal: Please include your hourly rate.
  • Availability: Indicate your availability over the next 3 months and the approximate number of hours you can commit weekly.
Contract Terms
  • This is a short-term, independent contractor role (1099) for approximately 3 months, with the potential for future long-term partnership based on business needs.
  • This position is intended for independent contractors, not agencies or firms.
  • We are open to processing this as a W2 hourly employee role if the candidate prefers to receive benefits, but the hourly rate may be adjusted accordingly. (Minimum 20 hours per week required for benefits.)


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