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OUR GOAL:Treat our consultants and clients the way we would like others to treat us!Interested in joining our team? Check out the opportunity below and apply today!Seeking anRFP Writerfor a remote contract opportunity. The ideal candidate must have RFP writing experience specifically answering technical questionnaires. Main current need is for technical documentation and questionnaire completion for institutions. Technical questionnaires are more frequent than RFPs. - AI tools are being used to assist but a dedicated resource is needed.**Remote work is acceptable; preference for candidates in Central or Eastern time zones.Future Role Expansion- There is a plan to launch a new solution next year that will be heavily RFP driven. If the candidate performs well, the role could transition into full-time.Responsibilities:Subscribe to RFP boards, evaluate RFPs, match solutions, answer questions, and manage deadlines.Use internal AI bots and agents to query content and review answers.Project management required for legal and compliance reviews.Build and maintain a database of answers for reuse.Potential use of Starbridge tool for RFP management.In this role, you will craft compelling, compliant, and accurate proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Invitations to Bid (ITBs).You'll also own the process of answering technical compliance questionnaires about client solutions.You'll collaborate with subject matter experts, project managers, and sales teams to translate complex solutions into persuasive narratives that highlight our organization's value and capabilities.This position is essential to supporting business growth through strategic, high-quality submissions delivered on time and in alignment with client specifications.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the RFP and technical compliance questionnaire completion processes from start to finish:Search for relevant RFPs across multiple subscription platforms that are relevant to client's higher education solutions, interpret all RFP requirements, specifications, and scoring criteria, and draft clear, professional, and competitive proposals tailored to each RFP.Analyze & Plan:Review and interpret RFPs, RFIs, and ITBs to understand requirements, scope, and evaluation criteria.Draft & Edit:Write clear, professional, and persuasive proposal narratives, including executive summaries, technical approaches, and management plans.Collaborate:Partner with internal teams and subject matter experts to gather information and articulate complex offerings effectively.Content Management:Maintain a centralized repository of proposal templates, boilerplate content, and past submissions for efficiency and consistency.Compliance:Ensure all responses adhere to solicitation instructions, mandatory formats, and organizational branding guidelines.Project Management:Coordinate timelines, manage multiple concurrent proposals, and ensure timely submission of all deliverables.Quality Control:Proofread and edit proposals for accuracy, grammar, readability, and consistency.Creative Engagement:Apply creative writing techniques to enhance proposal clarity, engagement, and persuasiveness.Documentation:Prepare, format, and assemble all required forms, attachments, pricing sheets, and appendices.Candidate RequirementsRFP or grant writing experience preferredWriting, organization, and communication skills requiredExperience in higher education is not necessaryExperience with public or non-profit institutions is a plusMicrosoft Office Suite proficiency requiredAI and large language model experience is a plus.Job RequirementsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.2-5+ years of experience in proposal writing, technical writing, copywriting, or grant writing.Proven ability to develop compliant, persuasive proposals within professional or corporate environments.Technical & Writing SkillsExceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; experience with and proposal software such as Qvidian, Loopio, or RFPio welcomed.Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, compelling content.Project Management & OrganizationDemonstrated success managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.Strong organizational and time-management skills with meticulous attention to detail.Experience maintaining content libraries and document management systems.Interpersonal & Professional SkillsExcellent communication and collaboration abilities across diverse teams; product, technology, security, marketing, legal, and sales.Professional demeanor with strong meeting etiquette and presentation skills.Self-motivated, positive resilient, adaptable, and capable of thriving under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.Preferred QualificationsExperience in education, higher ed or ed tech industries.Creative writing experience to enhance proposal engagement and readability.Reference: 1059804Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Revel IT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or our other open roles!Revel IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Revel IT does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.#gdr4900

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