New York, NY, Boston, MA or Washington, DC
Seeking enthusiastic and experienced professional to work with transactional lawyers and corporate business development colleagues to draft winning pitches and proposals. The senior manager will lead the development of pitch decks and proposals in PowerPoint and Word, working directly with corporate partners at the firm to understand the request and the firm's unique value proposition. This individual will have a keen understanding of the practice's strengths and how M&A, Securities and Capital Markets and other transactional practices work with other areas at the firm. They will also be able to pull relevant and accurate experience lists to include in materials, formatted as tombstones or bulleted lists. A key quality is the ability to understand the request and turn around clear, compelling, and compliant documents, sometimes including complex legal and business information. The senior manager will work closely with senior lawyers and business development colleagues to articulate their value proposition and build persuasive content tailored to each client opportunity. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of transactions and speak the language of deal lawyers and advisors. He or she must possess excellent writing skills, top‑notch project management experience, outstanding interpersonal skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Duties and Responsibilities
Proposal Development: Work with senior lawyers to understand the opportunity and draw out essential messaging and approach. Draft tailored pitches/proposals/RFP responses that effectively communicate our value proposition and highlight relevant expertise in M&A and related practices.
Content Development and Management: Write, edit, proofread and maintain a library of reusable materials to ensure an efficient response process with the most up‑to‑date experience and awards. Ensure well‑written, up‑to‑date representative client lists and matters/deal descriptions. Maintain descriptions in the firm's experience database.
Market Research: Use marketing research to leverage insights into tailored proposals.
Project Management: Own the proposal development process from initial request to final delivery, ensuring quality and timeliness.
Collaboration: Work closely with partners and other stakeholders to ensure incorporation of varied feedback into presentations.
Reporting: Maintain all pitch/proposal/RFP‑related activities and materials within the firm's centralized CRM system and other experience and content management systems. Provide regular updates on business development activities and track success metrics related to pitch and proposal outcomes.
Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Business, Marketing, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
Experience in business development within the legal industry or experience putting together decks for an investment bank or consulting firm.
Understanding of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactional services.
Interest in the M&A market and curiosity and competitiveness to win more business and keep current clients.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strong client service orientation.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively across multiple teams and levels of management.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality and attention to detail. Pride in work product is important.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM systems.
Compensation: $176,000.00 - $258,000.00, plus bonus, based on experience level and location.
Date Active: 12/12/2025
Exempt/Not Exempt: Exempt
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$176k-258k yearly 2d ago
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Construction Proposal Manager
Citnalta Construction Corp 3.1
Proposal writer job in Bohemia, NY
At Citnalta Construction Corp., we build more than just structures - we build lasting relationships and stronger communities. Over the past 50 years we've grown into a leading Design Builder and General Contractor in the NY Metro area. By putting people first, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and high-quality projects, upholding integrity and ensuring responsibility in everything we do - now and for the future.
About The Job
We are seeking a Proposal Lead to support and enhance our proposal efforts from our home office in Bohemia, NY. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role and serves as Citnalta's primary proposal resource, working closely with the Business Development and Strategy Manager and technical staff across the company.
You will work closely with procurement, estimating and marketing to develop clear, polished written content, including proofreading and copywriting, for proposals, presentations, and company-wide communications. In this role, your primary focus is to help position Citnalta as a premier general contractor and design-builder by producing compelling qualification packages, proposals, and supporting materials that reflect our expertise and commitment to quality.
Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and produce competitive proposals, statements of qualifications (SOQ), and pre-qualification submissions in alignment with the pursuit plan and in full compliance with best practices.
Review RFQ/RFP documents and translate requirements into practical tools such as outlines, compliance checklists, and responsibility trackers to guide contributors and keep all elements organized.
Plan and monitor the day-to-day schedule for reach assigned pursuit, tracking progress against internal deadlines and escalating timing or information issues to the Business Development & Strategy Manager as needed.
Draft and refine non-technical proposal content and shape technical input from project managers, estimators, and other technical staff into clear, well-structured narratives.
Ensure that all proposal components (narrative text, forms, attachments, resumes, project histories, and certifications) are complete, accurate, and formatted according to client instructions and Citnalta's standards.
Maintain and regularly update proposal content libraries, including outlines, cover letters, executive summaries, project sheets, personnel resumes, and supporting narratives.
Draft and proofread presentations, award submissions and other collateral company materials as needed.
Prepare and assemble standard proposal forms and qualification documents, including government and agency specific forms, in coordination with internal stakeholders.
Coordinate with designers, subconsultants, and subcontractors to collect information and forms for qualifications and proposal submissions.
Work closely with internal project managers, technical staff, and marketing staff across the firm to gather content for proposals.
Keep basic pursuit and outcome records (e.g., proposal log, shortlists, wins/losses) and share relevant information with the Business Development & Strategy Manager to support reporting and decision-making.
Identify opportunities to standardize and improve proposal templates, tools, and processes, and help implement best practices.
Qualifications
3-5+ years of proposal development experience with an architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) firm
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field; relevant communications and proposal experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Demonstrated ownership of proposal pursuits and comfort leading cross-functional teams through deadlines.
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills with a strong attention to detail and consistency.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple proposal pursuits simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
Comfortable collaborating across departments as well as working independently with minimal oversight.
Highly organized, detail- and task-oriented, with strong follow-through.
A learning and growth mindset, with an interest in continuously enhancing proposal quality and process efficiency.
Able to provide communications or proposal samples upon request
You'll Thrive with Us if You Are
Driven by a desire for continuous learning and personal growth, always striving to improve.
Able to take the initiative and work harmoniously with others
Committed to embodying Citnalta's values of integrity, professionalism, and inclusion in everything you do.
What You'll Love About Working With Us
Work on exciting, impactful projects that push boundaries and shape the future of construction and infrastructure.
Hands-on training and mentorship from senior staff
Opportunity for growth in both engineering and estimating tracks
Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer Funded HRA
401(k)
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
At Citnalta, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and make all employment decisions, including hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, and termination, without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, genetic information, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
$68k-102k yearly est. 3d ago
Senior Proposals Writer
Via of The Lehigh Valley 3.6
Proposal writer job in New York, NY
Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person's daily commute to reducing humanity's collective environmental footprint - we've got huge goals.
As a Strategic ProposalsWriter at Via, you will work to improve mobility by forging new partnerships with public transit providers through thoughtful, exceptionally-written proposals. Working with senior members of the Strategy Team, you will develop a deep understanding of potential partners' transportation challenges and goals, learn Via's unique technical and operational strengths, and coordinate high-quality written proposals for effective shared mobility services.
What You'll Do:
Hone your strategic thinking skills by coordinating with Via's Partnerships, Expansion, and Finance teams to develop strategies for winning high-stakes, competitive procurements.
Absorb complex product specifications and distill into clear, easily-digestible prose.
Generate compelling original content by ascertaining a potential partner's needs and deploying your familiarity with Via's technology and operational capabilities, transit norms, and the latest innovations from across the industry.
Lead competitive procurements from beginning to end -- through evaluation, creation of exceptional proposal content, review, and submission.
Conduct rigorous research on global mobility trends by analyzing news stories, new service announcements, scopes of work, and other forms of information and synthesizing findings into insightful commentary.
Skillfully manage communications with potential partners over the phone and email.
Support senior team members during interviews with cities and transit agencies.
Who You Are:
Meticulous and strategic; you can pay attention to every detail in a complex project while, at the same time, relating each of them to the big picture in a coherent way.
An exceptional writer and communicator with an instinctive appreciation for tone and structure; your colleagues have told you that they enjoy reading your work (and maybe you've even won awards).
Socially-minded, action-oriented, and passionate about urbanism; you understand the importance of public transit and are motivated to improve worldwide access to mobility.
Able to quickly switch gears to coordinate with teams across the company and team members from associate-level to C-suite.
An academic high-achiever, preferably in the humanities, social sciences, or another field that requires regular long-form writing and argumentation (undergraduate degree required; advanced degree preferred).
It's a plus if you have created and published an original and thoughtful essay, op-ed, or other piece of content; bonus points if it is on the subject of technology, transit, urbanism, mobility, business strategy, or a related topic.
It's a plus if you have led (or played a leading role in) the development and success of a business or public sector proposal/pitch/deal/etc.
It's a plus if you have prior experience at a startup, transportation consulting firm, management consulting firm, or in the public sector.
Compensation and Benefits:
All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Salary Range: $85,000-$160,000
We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.
We're Via, and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. We're driven by a simple mission: to create modern and efficient public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. With our best in class suite of products, we make transit thrive.
Our teams of world-class engineers, data-scientists, product managers, operations specialists, marketers, transit experts and more bring cutting-edge AI-powered software and innovative technology-enabled operations to our partners across the globe. Founded in 2012, Via builds solutions to digitize, automate, and enable data-driven decision making for entire transportation networks; fixed-route buses, microtransit, paratransit, school buses, autonomous vehicles, and more.
If you're excited to be at the forefront of modernizing the future of transportation, are up for solving tough problems, and willing to become/already are a transit nerd, we are the place for you. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
Ready to join the ride?
Via is an equal opportunity employer.
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$85k-160k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Proposal Writer / Communications Specialist
Collabera 4.5
Proposal writer job in New York, NY
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Supporting development, and delivery of communication documents (RFI/RFP responses and presentations).
Supporting the proposal process from planning and research to message delivery
Building relationships with key business partners
Ensuring internal customer and external client deadlines are met through effective project management
Identifying and utilizing best practices and leveraging the Value Proposition to differentiate the client offering.
Qualifications
2+ years of business experience and demonstrated strengths in the following:
Producing compelling, professional, and customized client-facing messaging focused on winning or retaining business
Analysing and synthesizing information to create customized messages
Understanding the importance of quality to client's mission, vision, values and operating principles
Excellent presentation and written/verbal communication skills, including proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
Strong understanding of financial services industry
Proven ability to drive results working independently and as part of a team
Effective project and time management skills
Strategic proposal writing experience a plus
Understanding of expense management and/or corporate payments a plus
Experience with Seismic Dynamic Content Management or any RFP automation software desired
Additional Information
To know more about this opportunity, please contact after applying on this;
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$82k-116k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Senior Proposal Manager
CPI Aerostructures 4.0
Proposal writer job in New York
Reporting to the Vice President of Programs, the Senior Proposal Manager is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate response to customer RFQs. This entails processing the RFQ, analyzing the RFQ requirements and deadlines and allocating specific tasks to the business development team. The Senior Proposal Manager will be responsible to monitor all proposal activities (e.g., preparation of bills of materials, procurement cost estimates, labor cost estimates, manufacturing plans, etc.) to ensure that the bid will be submitted per the customer's requirements. Further, the Senior Proposal Manager is responsible to calculate the selling prices using rate and financial data provided by the Finance department. For pricing of follow-on orders to existing contracts, the Senior Proposal Manager will request the appropriate data from the Program Business Manager sufficient to prepare the pricing requested by the customer. The pricing is passed to the Director of Business Development for review at the appropriate level within CPI.
Essential Functions
* Establish and lead Proposal team including proposal administration, cost estimating and business development
* Manage the entire process of preparing a response to a customer request for proposal.
* Coordinate and direct the activities of the Business Development Team in order to ensure the flow of work meets the customer's requirements in terms of schedule and quality expectations.
* Oversee the use of and access to the CPI ftp site and manages the Commercial and Government Quotes Log and to provide management reporting, as and when required.
* Maintains the weekly Business Development Activity Log in order to report progress on active bids
Qualifications
* 15+ years' experience
* Must possess a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a field such as Business, Finance, Accounting, or Marketing, or Engineering, or have a minimum of five years performing work of a similar nature in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
The salary range for this position is : $110,000-$173,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and other factors allowed by law. Individuals are not typically hired at or near the top of the salary range.
For immediate consideration for this position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to **********************. Please ensure that the Reference Code is included in your correspondence.
CPI Aero considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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$110k-173k yearly Easy Apply 60d+ ago
Senior Proposal Manager - AEC Industry
Bravo 4.4
Proposal writer job in New York, NY
INTRODUCTION
BRAVO is the partnering of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together some of the industry's most distinguished leaders and technical experts, united by their decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value to its clients by offering the full-breadth of architectural, engineering, and construction management services through an efficient organization that is structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Through our offices in New York City and Newark, NJ, BRAVO's family of companies serve public and private clients covering a wide-range of markets, including education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water.
WHY BRAVO?
At BRAVO, you will find a wealth of opportunities to create the career you've always imagined. We support, encourage, and empower our people by providing an environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. BRAVO brings amazing people together to make amazing things happen. We're a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, committed to remaining client-focused, agile, responsive, and accountable to our valued clients and the communities we serve.
BRAVO offers excellent benefits including:
401(k)
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
COMMUTER BENEFITS
COMPETITIVE SALARY
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
LIFE INSURANCE
MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND LICENSES
SHORT TERM DISABILITY
Location: 42 W 39
th
Street, 10
th
Floor, New York, NY 10018
Job Type: Full Time Onsite, Monday-Friday (8:30AM - 5:30PM)
Job Description: BRAVO Group is seeking a Proposal Manager/Senior Proposal Manager with deep experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry to join our Marketing and Business Development function. This individual will report directly to the Marketing and Business Development department manager, and will play a pivotal role in developing compelling proposals that showcase our capabilities and help secure new business.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Collaborate with technical staff to produce high-quality proposals and support complex pursuits alongside the Marketing and Business Development team.
Write and design presentations, printed proposals, and qualification materials in response to formal and informal client solicitations.
Lead and participate in strategy, kick off, and review meetings, incorporating win themes and storyboarding.
Coordinate with subconsultants.
Contribute to content development, messaging, and visual storytelling, ensuring consistency and alignment with project goals.
Create impactful presentation materials for client meetings.
Maintain and update marketing collateral, including project sheets and firm credentials.
Minimum Requirements:
At least ten (10) years of proposal and marketing experience in the AEC industry with a strong understanding of key industry organizations, events, and professional networks.
Demonstrated ability to develop proposal outlines, schedules, and task assignments for RFPs and RFQs.
Track record of successfully producing and managing deadline-driven proposals, qualifications packages, and presentations.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign) is a must, as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with local agencies (SCA, DASNY, MTA, DDC, etc.) and their RFP processes is required.
Effective written and verbal communication abilities with strong follow up skills.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communication, or a related field is required. MBA is preferred. #LI-Onsite
Salary$110,000-$145,000 USD
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
$110k-145k yearly Auto-Apply 11d ago
Senior Proposal Manager - AEC Industry
Bravo-A Cooperative Company
Proposal writer job in New York, NY
INTRODUCTION
BRAVO is the partnering of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together some of the industry's most distinguished leaders and technical experts, united by their decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value to its clients by offering the full-breadth of architectural, engineering, and construction management services through an efficient organization that is structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Through our offices in New York City and Newark, NJ, BRAVO's family of companies serve public and private clients covering a wide-range of markets, including education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water.
WHY BRAVO?
At BRAVO, you will find a wealth of opportunities to create the career you've always imagined. We support, encourage, and empower our people by providing an environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. BRAVO brings amazing people together to make amazing things happen. We're a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, committed to remaining client-focused, agile, responsive, and accountable to our valued clients and the communities we serve.
BRAVO offers excellent benefits including:
MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
401(k) WITH MATCH
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
LIFE INSURANCE
REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND MEMBERSHIPS
SHORT TERM DISABILITY
COMMUTER BENEFITS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Location: 42 W 39th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Job Type: Full Time Onsite, Monday-Friday (8:30AM - 5:30PM)
Job Description: BRAVO Group is seeking a Proposal Manager/Senior Proposal Manager with deep experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry to join our Marketing and Business Development function. This individual will report directly to the Marketing and Business Development department manager, and will play a pivotal role in developing compelling proposals that showcase our capabilities and help secure new business.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Collaborate with technical staff to produce high-quality proposals and support complex pursuits alongside the Marketing and Business Development team.
Write and design presentations, printed proposals, and qualification materials in response to formal and informal client solicitations.
Lead and participate in strategy, kick off, and review meetings, incorporating win themes and storyboarding.
Coordinate with subconsultants.
Contribute to content development, messaging, and visual storytelling, ensuring consistency and alignment with project goals.
Create impactful presentation materials for client meetings.
Maintain and update marketing collateral, including project sheets and firm credentials.
Minimum Requirements:
At least ten (10) years of proposal and marketing experience in the AEC industry with a strong understanding of key industry organizations, events, and professional networks.
Demonstrated ability to develop proposal outlines, schedules, and task assignments for RFPs and RFQs.
Track record of successfully producing and managing deadline-driven proposals, qualifications packages, and presentations.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign) is a must, as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with local agencies (SCA, DASNY, MTA, DDC, etc.) and their RFP processes is required.
Effective written and verbal communication abilities with strong follow up skills.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communication, or a related field is required. MBA is preferred. #LI-Onsite
Salary$110,000-$145,000 USD
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
$110k-145k yearly 20d ago
Sr. Proposal Manager
Systra 4.7
Proposal writer job in New York, NY
The Company
SYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering and construction and program management services to our clients that offer public transportation, public education and public housing to our communities.
We partner with public transportation owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit and tunnels, helping them provide safe, efficient and reliable public transportation. SYSTRA also serves public facility authorities that provide safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools and offer affordable housing to communities. Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide.
Part of SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, SYSTRA is supported by the over 10,500 employees worldwide. Using a collaborative approach built on the firm's value of Connected Teams, we provide our clients and partners access to the best skills worldwide via sharing information, tools, best practices, and processes.
Context
SYSTRA: Senior Proposal Manager (NY/NJ) - hybrid
In this role, we'll count on you to manage the full pursuit and proposal lifecycle for many key and complex US rail and transit clients.
Missions/Main Duties
Proposal and Pursuit Management
As a Sr. Proposal Manager, we expect you to be able to independently manage the pursuit process from capture planning, through proposal development, and the final interview preparation stages. The right candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented leader with a strong desire to handle multiple, fast-paced projects. The candidate will be expected to:
· Conduct and facilitate pursuit and proposal meetings, guiding pursuit teams to develop persuasive proposal and interview materials.
· Collaborate with individual pursuit teams and technical staff to develop winning strategies, key messaging, and differentiating themes that solidify SYSTRA's competitive advantages.
· Conceptualize, research, and produce all marketing materials, proposals, and presentations.
· Assist with elevating technical writing quality by creating compelling callouts or custom graphics to enhance the readability and impact of text for agency reviewers.
· Write non-technical text and edit and proofread all marketing collateral. Demonstrate the ability to write compelling final content based on technical information provided by engineering staff.
· Develop and coordinate layouts and graphics, ensuring the timely production and superior quality of all marketing communications (proposals, presentations, and external communications).
· Lead and support interview coaching and presentation development for shortlisted teams.
· Interface with people inside and outside the firm, including clients, agency procurement teams, and teaming partners.
· Facilitate debriefs to identify improvement opportunities and measure overall competitiveness against our peers.
· Enforce and practice designated proposal closeout processes, which include deconstructing and filing proposal and presentation material upon submittal properly in SYSTRA systems and folders.
· Maintain accurate project and resume data in business development systems.
· Participate in the implementation of the go/no-go decision process.
Profile/Skills
Required Qualifications
· A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience supporting transportation, A/E/C, or professional services clients.
· Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing complex projects with limited oversight.
· Experience developing effective win strategies.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
· Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign.
· Ability to handle tight deadlines and make independent decisions critical to job success.
Preferred Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or a related field.
· Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services-8+ years of AEC industry experience preferred.
· Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff.
· Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire proposal team members.
· Ability and desire to travel and engage with clients in-person across the NY/NJ region.
· Preference is given to local candidates.
SYSTRA USA provides a benefits package including medical, dental, 401k and other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
SYSTRA USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Sponsorship assistance is not available for this position.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000, SYSTRA USA is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
$110k-135k yearly Auto-Apply 4d ago
Proposal Manager
Sourcepro Search
Proposal writer job in New York, NY
SourcePro Search has a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager - Proposal with professional services or law firm experience. This role will be based at our top ranked global law firm client's New York office and offers a high salary, great benefits and lots of growth potential.
The successful candidate with have at least 3-years of proposal management experience in a professional services environment and a proven record of success. 4-year degree required.
This position reports directly to the firm's Senior Business Development Manager of the Core Services Team.
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing and producing clear and effective customized responses to formal proposals (i.e. RFPs, RFIs), drafting, editing and maintaining targeted pitches and other marketing collateral. This centralized and high-profile role will require frequent collaboration with our other business development team members in the US and internationally, internal and external communications group, and other administrative personnel on a regular basis. As a key member of the core services function, the Business Development Manager is expected to cultivate a strong understanding of the firm's business operations and strategic objectives. In addition, the Business Development Manager will collaborate with practice support on strategic business development activities including, profile raising, pitching, research, client team coverage and global cross-selling efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Identify the best response strategies for different types of RFP's.
Incorporate strategic pricing and research factors that will positively impact the success of proposal responses.
Establish “go or no go” strategy to determine the viability of each RFP.
Collaborating with BD team in advocating best practices, manage formal proposals; track and report success rates;
Partner with global Business Development team members and business services professionals to manage and coordinate all aspects of strategic pitches and proposals, including project plans, schedules, outlines and deliverables.
Conduct extensive writing, editing, and proofreading of various topics ranging from simple to complex.
Draft, update, organize and maintain marketing collateral and experience on the external and internal websites and/or various databases as required.
Identify and assist in the coordination of profile-raising opportunities, including conferences, external speaking engagements, sponsorships, directory submissions, client alerts and article-placements.
Partner with various subject matter experts to develop content.
Organize and attend regular meetings to ensure and support regular and effective communication on issues and opportunities relating to practice and business development, and team management and financial performance.
Monitor marketing publications and other sources for potential opportunities, and to relay relevant intelligence to partners.
Execute ad hoc requests to support special projects, practices, initiatives and presentations as needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Exceptional writing and editing skills and first-rate proofreading skills.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to develop and deliver executive-level presentations, and explain complex ideas effectively
Ability to lead and manage content strategies for the firm's global/regional intranet.
Strong interviewing skills.
Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work effectively.
Ability to identify and implement solutions to business and people issues.
Exceptional and creative problem-solving skills; superior analytical skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrable ability to diplomatically establish alignment between the expectations and strategies of different stakeholder groups.
Confident, flexible and resilient team player.
Able to identify and manage risk effectively.
Able to adapt style to build relationships across all levels.
Can work effectively under the pressure of deadlines with little supervision
Education & Experience
4 year college degree or equivalent required.
Relevant graduate degree a plus.
At least 2-5 years of experience in a legal or professional services environment.
Broad business development and/or communications experience in a large professional services firm, preferably a global/international firm.
Significant experience managing pitches and the full range of legal marketing and business development services, including intranet content.
Experience working in an international firm across time zones.
Good knowledge of global financial markets, corporate business market, legal market and industry trends.
Advanced knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, InterAction; familiarity with any desktop publishing software would be a plus.
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$79k-121k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Proposal Manager
Grimshaw Architects
Proposal writer job in New York, NY
Grimshaw is a global architecture and design studio of ideas and invention, driven by a desire to connect people to each other and the world around us. We recognize the urgency of the challenges that face our planet, and our duty to deliver architecture and design best suited for a flourishing future. Our studios are founded on analysis and exploration. We relish the challenges inherent across a wide range of work, engaging our expertise and agility to deliver lasting, meaningful design that brings value and joy to clients and users. At Grimshaw, we encourage creativity, collaboration and innovation. We want our staff to be fulfilled by their time with us as we know the key to our continuing success is working with and engaging the most talented people we can find.
The New York studio is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the end-to-end management of competitive proposals and client submissions. This role partners closely with Grimshaw leadership, manages a dedicated bids team, and ensures the highest quality in all pitch materials and client-facing communications.
What You Will Do
Partner with Grimshaw leadership to oversee all bid submissions, including drafting, coordinating, and executing high-quality pitch materials.
Manage the full lifecycle of pre-qualifications, tenders, and proposals (including EOIs, RFIs, PQQs, ITTs, OJEUs, and other procurement processes). Support Los Angeles studio submissions as needed.
Edit and prepare project sheets, resumes, and other collateral; select imagery; develop bid-specific content; and proofread final submissions.
Coordinate proposal teams, including internal architectural leads, graphic design and sub-consultants. Collect and collate information and images from other Grimshaw offices.
Review and refine draft bid documentation to ensure accuracy, alignment with strategy and inclusion of strategic themes. Draft original text as required.
Serve as administrator of collected information and completed work profiles.
Conduct research and analysis on clients, prospects, markets, competitors, and industry trends to inform targeted business development strategies.
Prepare and deliver regular updates to Grimshaw leaders and sector leads. Coordinate closely with regional and global business development teams across the practice.
Maintain a proposal tracker including medium- and long-term leads.
Proactively monitor bid portals and public notifications to identify and qualify new opportunities.
Support client engagement by liaising with potential clients and partners, facilitating introductions to firm leadership, and articulating Grimshaw's services, values, and expertise with confidence and clarity.
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in business development, bids or proposals.
Established knowledge of the architecture and design industry.
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop team members, fostering accountability and high performance.
Strong foresight and proactive communication, with the ability to anticipate needs, mitigate risks, and propose solutions. Ability to make and implement process improvement recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to write, edit, and proofread at a professional level with meticulous attention to detail.
Skilled at managing up with leadership, aligning priorities, and ensuring clarity of direction.
Strong time management skills with the ability to work independently, balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines. A successful candidate must be proactive, organized and resourceful.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach collaborators and influence outcomes.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for layout, editing, and publication-ready document production.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, ranging from $100,000 - $120,000, excluding profit share and other benefits. This is a good faith estimate based on the expectations as laid out in the job description. Grimshaw offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision and life insurance), safe harbor 401(k) plan, 15+ days paid time off, ARE support and yearly performance reviews.
Grimshaw is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues.
$100k-120k yearly 60d+ ago
Sales Proposal Specialist
Profound 3.7
Proposal writer job in New York, NY
Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. We're creating a new category at the intersection of AI, search, and brand visibility - helping brands measure and influence how they show up across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and beyond.
As our Sales Proposal Specialist, you'll play a key role in helping Profound win enterprise deals by managing the proposal process from end to end. You'll coordinate responses to RFPs, RFIs, and security questionnaires, ensuring every submission is accurate, timely, and compelling. This is an ideal role for someone who's detail-oriented, process-driven, and excited to learn how complex SaaS deals come together.
What You'll Do
Manage and coordinate security questionnaires, RFIs, and RFPs from enterprise prospects.
Build and maintain a knowledge base of responses, best practices, and reference materials to make future submissions faster and more consistent.
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Security, and Product teams to ensure proposals are accurate, compliant, and persuasive.
Identify opportunities to improve the deal process, making it faster, more repeatable, and scalable.
Support the Sales and Solutions Consulting teams with ad-hoc deal enablement and documentation requests.
Who You Are
Detail-oriented and process-minded, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excited to learn how enterprise SaaS deals get done and gain exposure to multiple parts of the business.
Able to balance multiple priorities and deadlines with precision and professionalism.
Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Interested in growing into roles in Solutions Consulting, RevOps, or Security as you deepen your understanding of Profound's business and customers.
Location
This is an on-site role based in our Union Square office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact.
For this role, the expected base salary range is $85,000 - $110,000. Profound's total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.
$85k-110k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Proposal Manager
Coastal Engineering 4.3
Proposal writer job in Greenwood Lake, NY
Full-time, Contract Description
Coastal Engineering is a specialized marine construction firm delivering complex, high-quality waterfront and underwater infrastructure projects along the East Coast. Our capabilities include piers, bulkheads, dams, bridges, dredging, and other critical marine structures. We are driven by a commitment to innovation, safety, sustainability, and executional excellence.
We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development of competitive, compliant, and high-quality proposals for marine and underwater construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the end-to-end proposal development process.
Review RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs to ensure full compliance.
Develop proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices.
Coordinate with estimating, operations, safety, and executive teams.
Draft and finalize technical, safety, and execution narratives.
Ensure alignment between narrative, pricing, and schedule.
Manage resumes, graphics, and past performance content.
Track addenda and manage revisions.
Conduct quality control and executive reviews.
Maintain proposal templates and boilerplate materials.
Requirements
Qualifications
Experience managing proposals in construction or engineering environments.
Familiarity with public-sector procurement (USACE, NAVFAC, DOTs).
Ability to manage multiple proposals concurrently.
Strong written communication and organizational skills.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and proposal tools.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Marine or underwater construction experience preferred.
What We Offer
Competitive salary.
Bonuses and weekly pay structure.
Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
Collaborative, quality-driven work environment.
Flexible scheduling where appropriate.
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance reimbursement plan
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Opportunities for advancement
Schedule
This is a 1-year contract position.
Primarily Monday - Friday during standard business hours.
Must be available as needed to support proposal deadlines.
Schedule may vary based on bid volume and submission timelines.
Work Location & Requirements
Location: Greenwood Lake, NY 10925 (In person)
Commute: Must be able to commute to Greenwood Lake, NY
Relocation: Required prior to start date
Salary Description $100,000-130,000
$100k-130k yearly 2d ago
Proposal Manager/Technical Writer
Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. 4.3
Proposal writer job in Hauppauge, NY
Job Description
iRocket (Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.) is developing fully reusable, fully autonomous small launch vehicles to enable affordable and sustainable access to space. As we expand our programs and partnerships, we are seeking a Proposal Manager/Technical Writer to lead the development of compelling, compliant, and high-quality proposals for commercial and government opportunities.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, business strategy, and storytelling - helping translate complex technical work into winning proposals.
The Role:
Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of proposals for NASA, DoD, and commercial contracts
Work closely with engineering, business development, and leadership teams to develop clear, persuasive technical narratives
Manage proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and submission requirements
Review solicitations (RFIs, RFPs, BAAs) and identify key requirements and evaluation criteria
Coordinate input from SMEs and technical contributors to ensure consistency and alignment
Maintain a proposal content library and ensure brand and message consistency
Support grant applications, white papers, and internal review processes
Track proposal metrics and develop process improvements for future submissions
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Communications, Business, or related field
3-6 years of experience in proposal writing or management (aerospace, defense, or technology preferred)
Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Understanding of federal acquisition and funding mechanisms (NASA, DoD, SBIR/STTR, etc.)
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate cross-functional input
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe tools; experience with proposal management platforms a plus
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Wellness Resources
$76k-112k yearly est. 2d ago
Proposal Manager - Public Sector & Commercial
Progyny 4.5
Proposal writer job in New York, NY
Thank you for considering Progyny!
Progyny is on a mission to give everyone the opportunity to start a family and feel supported in their health through transformative fertility, family building, and women's health benefits. As an RFP/Proposal Manager, you will join a high-impact team responsible for developing compelling proposals for both government and commercial opportunities. This role requires strategic thinking, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to navigate complex business and compliance requirements while tailoring responses to diverse buyer needs.
You will partner across functions-including sales, client success, legal, product, clinical, operations, member and provider services, finance, marketing, analytics, and executive leadership-to ensure our capabilities and value propositions are clearly articulated and aligned with procurement standards and market expectations.
What you'll do...
Lead End-to-End Proposal Development
Manage intake meetings, gather requirements, and oversee writing, editing, and review of proposal content for both government and commercial RFPs.
Ensure Compliance & Quality
Partner with business and legal stakeholders to interpret procurement, compliance and business requirements to qualify proposal strategies and ensure aligned execution and commitments across functions.
Develop Win Themes & Value Propositions
Collaborate with sales and client success leaders to define differentiators and key messages tailored to government and enterprise buyers and procurement channels.
Translate Complex Information
Convert technical data, program metrics, and marketing assets into clear, persuasive proposal language in partnership with marketing and product stakeholders.
Conduct Market Research
Analyze customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscapes across public and private sectors to inform forward-looking proposal strategy; optimizing database and project leadership approaches to improve win rate.
Standardize & Optimize Processes
Implement templates, style guides, and proposal automation tools (e.g., Loopio) to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Drive Continuous Improvement
Track RFP performance metrics, provide insights to leadership, and leverage data-driven decisions to optimize proposal outcomes.
About you...
Bachelor's degree; proposal certification/training preferred (such as APMP-certification).
Minimum 7 years' work experience working in a proposal department
Experience with federal, state and municipalities proposals highly preferred
Healthcare knowledge; background in employer benefits and/or women's health a plus
Proficiency with editing and proposal writing under quick deadlines
Specialized proposal training and proficiency with Loopio and/or other established proposal tools/database programs
Experience leveraging AI and other optimization tools for project efficiency
Excellent project management skills driving execution and delivery, while driving stakeholder accountability and updates
Solution orientation, creativity and urgency in driving projects to effective completion
Growth mindset for self and team; fostering a collaborative work environment
Please note: This is not a digital nomad or remote international position; candidates must be based in the United States. Progyny is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.
About Progyny:
Progyny (Nasdaq: PGNY) is a global leader in women's health and family building solutions, trusted by the nation's leading employers, health plans and benefit purchasers. We envision a world where everyone can realize dreams of family and ideal health. Our outcomes prove that comprehensive, inclusive and intentionally designed solutions simultaneously benefit employers, patients and physicians.
Our benefits solution empowers patients with concierge support, coaching, education, and digital tools; provides access to a premier network of fertility and women's health specialists who use the latest science and technologies; drives optimal clinical outcomes; and reduces healthcare costs.
Our mission is to empower healthier, supported journeys through transformative fertility, family building and women's health benefits.
Headquartered in New York City, Progyny has been recognized for its leadership and growth as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, CNBC Disruptor 50, Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Forbes' Best Employers, Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies, Inc. 5000, Inc. Power Partners, and Crain's Fast 50 for NYC. For more information, visit ****************
Our perks:
Family friendly benefits: Paid family and parental leave, preconception, fertility and family building benefits (including egg freezing, IVF, and adoption support), family and pet care fund, and Parents' Employee Affiliation Group
Menopause and midlife care
Health, dental, vision and life insurance options for employees and family
Free in-person, virtual and text-based mental health and wellness support
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days and summer flex time
Company equity
Bonus program
401(k) plan with company match
Access to on-demand legal and financial advice
Learning and development programs to help you grow professionally and a mentorship program
Company social events to include annual volunteer day and donation matching
Flex days (3 days a week in the office) and onsite meals and snacks for employees reporting into our NY office
In compliance with New York City's Wage Transparency Law, the annual salary [wage] range for NYC-based applicants is: $75,000 - $95,000. There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. Progyny offers a total compensation package comprised of base salary, cash bonus, and equity.
Progyny is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, status as a protected veteran, criminal history consistent with legal requirements or any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation during the recruiting process, please send an e-mail to *****************.
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$75k-95k yearly Auto-Apply 12d ago
Proposal Specialist
H2M 4.3
Proposal writer job in Melville, NY
H2M architects + engineers, a multidiscipline architectural, engineering, environmental consulting firm based in NY and NJ is looking for a Proposal Specialist with a background in proposals to join our Marketing team in Melville, NY. As an integral member of the H2M team, the Proposal Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the design, execution and production of simple to complex proposal submissions. The Proposal Specialist must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and function effectively as part of a team under multiple deadlines and time constraints. The Proposal Specialist will create non-technical content and influence design while coordinating project details with the technical staff. They will ensure qualifications and compliance requirements are met while driving the production schedule to ensure accurate and timely completion of each proposal. The successful candidate will be part of an energetic and creative team and will have visibility at all levels within the organization.
AE experience is a plus, but not required. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team member who is a quick learner, able to keep up in a fast-paced environment, and asks questions to develop a deep understanding of the industry and organization.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop, execute, and produce competitive proposals and qualifications aligned with strategic business goals and in compliance with best practices
Execute the proposal team strategy and meet production schedule to ensure a timely response.
Perform detailed analysis of RFQ/RFP documents and develop detailed compliance and responsibility matrices.
Follow up with the proposal team on status of all proposal elements and expedite as required.
Maintain win/loss ratios for proposal, short list and interviews.
Maintain customer relationship management database for contact information, opportunity tracking and proposal production.
Utilize design tools to produce proposal within templates and standards.
Write non-technical portions of the proposal. Rewrite, retool, edit and organize all written technical materials supplied by support groups.
Prepare proposal forms, including SF 330s, project and client specific forms for local, state, city and federal government entities.
Maintain corporate information including job histories, personnel resumes, corporate licenses, individual professional licenses (architects, engineers, etc.) and pre-qualifications.
Maintain updated information on staff members for purposes of writing resumes/biographies.
Produce business development and sales presentations in conjunction with technical/management staff using PowerPoint.
May also perform special projects and other reasonable business-related duties as requested and delegated by the Director of Marketing or Office Manager.
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English or related field
5+ years of experience with proposal development for a professional services firm
Strong writing and communication skills
Experience with InDesign and MS Suite
Detail-oriented and organized with strong interpersonal skills
Highly motivated, confident, self-directing, and eager to learn
Works as a team player with the ability to engage and effectively work with employees in other offices
Ability to travel and work at headquarters when needed
Ability to collaborate with technical personnel on proposal content and appearance
Ability to create and maintain relationships internally and externally
Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization
The salary range for this role is $63,400 - $80,080 annually.
The employment offer may deviate from this published range based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, specialty, knowledge, education, geography and/or related certifications - not related to any applicant's characteristics protected by local, state or federal law. Note: The salary or hourly rate indicated does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.
$63.4k-80.1k yearly 8d ago
Freelancer - GenAI Creative Prompts Writer
Activefence
Proposal writer job in New York, NY
As a GenAI Creative Prompt Writer, you will craft diverse, context-rich prompts that challenge AI models across a wide range of policy domains. This role blends linguistic creativity with sociocultural insight to simulate realistic, localized, and nuanced use cases, from benign edge cases to malicious deception attempts.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce high-quality, diverse prompt sets reflecting global linguistic and cultural nuances.
* Research online behaviors of threat actors to inform realistic prompt design.
* Cover multiple policy areas, such as Hate Speech, Sexual/Graphic Harm, or Terrorism.
* Adapt prompts for multiple languages and dialects where applicable.
Requirements
* Strong creative writing background, ideally in journalism, fiction, or linguistics.
* Familiarity with generative AI systems and policy-driven content domains.
* Proficiency in one or more non-English languages is a major plus.
* Ability to balance creativity with policy sensitivity.
* Additional language skills - an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
* Prior work in prompt generation or adversarial testing.
* Regional expertise or cultural fluency in specific geopolitical areas.
About ActiveFence
The Wall Street Journal's Opinion section is looking for a New York-based writer and researcher to join our growing newsletter team in providing regional news commentary that reflects the Journal editorial page's free market philosophy. The goal is to target a new and broader audience particularly interested in region-specific content by delivering high-quality, compelling commentary and insights on developments in the states with a focus on politics and economics. This editorial writer/researcher will report to the lead writer and editor for Opinion newsletters and contribute to the production of a twice-weekly newsletter that will also publish as a column. This person will be expected to research region-specific topics, develop arguments, and write persuasive opinion articles that are of interest to the Journal's Opinion audience. In addition to researching their own commentary contributions, they will also conduct thorough and in-depth research in support of editorial spinoffs from the newsletter/column that will appear in the Review and Outlook section and elsewhere in the editorial pages.
Strong candidates will be skilled in both independent research and reporting, obsessed with details, a diligent fact-checker and skilled with sources. They should be able to write well, framing opinions and arguments on every topic in a confident, concise and authoritative manner. They should also have some familiarity with accessing online databases to ferret out information. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable reacting to data and audience feedback to produce content that resonates with current and new audiences.
Responsibilities include:
+ Assist with the production and curation of a twice-weekly states-focused newsletter and companion column with a heavy emphasis on regional political and economic issues that reflect the Journal editorial page's free market philosophy
+ Research region-specific topics that are of interest to the Journal's Opinion audience; develop arguments and write persuasive opinion articles for the newsletter/column
+ Collaborate with the Opinion section's data, SEO, and social media teams to optimize the newsletter/column's content for email and other platforms based on audience data and feedback.
+ Edit and fact-check content selected for the newsletter/column
+ Collaborate with editorial board members, editorial writers, and columnists on editorial spin-offs from the newsletter/column and conduct thorough and in-depth research in support of those efforts
+ Participate in editorial board meetings
Strong candidates will have the following skills and experience:
+ A degree or equivalent experience is preferred with 5+ years of reporting and writing experience, preferably with an emphasis on political and economic content.
+ It is essential that candidates be familiar with the ideas, philosophy and principles for which the Wall Street Journal editorial page stands.
+ Familiar with the use of online databases such as Factiva, PACER, Courtlink, CitizenAudit, etc.
+ Flexible to work weekends/evening hours as news developments may warrant
+ High level of proficiency in writing
+ The ability to work under deadline pressure
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at *******************************. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area: Dow Jones - Editorial
Job Category: Editorial/Journalism
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000
We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.
For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
Req ID: 42203
$100k-125k yearly 29d ago
Sr. Proposal Manager
Jackson Lewis 4.6
Proposal writer job in New York, NY
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients' goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”.
Job Summary
The Senior Proposal Manager will be responsible for developing, managing, and delivering high-quality, strategic and competitive responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs), capabilities statements, pitches, and related opportunities for the firm, while also providing oversight and guidance to other members of the firm's proposal team. This individual will partner closely with lead attorneys, as well as pricing, innovation, project management and other firm resources, to develop compelling submissions that reflect the firm's brand and differentiators.
The ideal candidate for this role thrives in a team atmosphere, takes pride in their work, and is committed to a proactive, process-driven approach that maximizes and allocates resources appropriate to the opportunity.
Essential Functions
Working with and alongside the proposal team to manage and optimize the proposal response process from assignment through submission. This includes reviewing proposal drafts to ensure consistency with firm guidelines and responsiveness and leading proposal efforts as needed.
Provide strategic guidance and assistance to attorneys regarding RFP responses and proposals that are compelling and centered on the firm's value proposition.
Assess RFP opportunities, recommend bid/no-bid decisions, and focus the firm's resources on high-value opportunities.
Lead kick-off and debrief meetings, facilitate internal coordination with attorneys, business development, pricing, and other key contributors.
Create original, tailored responses to proposal/information requests, including collaborating with marketing and business development colleagues to develop new content that is responsive and provides a brand-consistent and client-centric point of view.
Work with business development and marketing colleagues to create and share ideas for more dynamic and responsive pitch materials.
Build and maintain a central repository of proposal content.
Ensure activity tracking and assist with reporting related metrics, including year-end and ad hoc internal reports.
Support follow-up activities for RFPs, including securing feedback and win/loss analysis to improve future submissions.
Stay current with industry trends, RFP best practices, and competitor activity to ensure the firm's approaches are innovative and effective.
Qualifications/Skills Required
10+ years of business development and/or marketing related experience in a law firm or other professional service environment; senior proposal team experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Previous experience in writing, editing, and proofreading of sales-focused business and/or legal content; law firm experience preferred.
Exceptional communication skills, including flexibility and creativity to respond strategically to individualized needs of attorneys.
Ability to contribute as a team member on major RFPs, switching between unrelated projects quickly and easily, while maintaining necessary communication with other proposal team members and attorneys
Flexible to manage demands outside of traditional business hours.
Excellent research and analytical skills, as well as attention to detail.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
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For New York Metro area, the expected salary range for this position is between $203,600 and $226,300. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
For Chicago area, the expected salary range for this position is between $179,200 and $199,200. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.
The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
· Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
· 401(k) Retirement Plan
· Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
· Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
· Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
$56k-78k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7d ago
Substack Writer and Growth Strategist
Vaynermedia 4.5
Proposal writer job in New York, NY
VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The independently-owned agency was founded in 2009 and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Singapore and Mexico City. VaynerMedia has been recognized for its work at Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards and The Webby Awards. It is part of the VaynerX family of companies.
This position is a three to six month temporary residency with the potential to go full-time immediately following. We are currently accepting applications for this position to start immediately.
Location: Remote
The Role
We're looking for someone who can help architect, write, and scale Gary Vaynerchuk's Substack as a thought-leadership and culture hub. The ideal candidate is a writer-strategist hybrid who lives and breathes storytelling, audience growth, and platform psychology.
You'll build out Gary's Substack presence: Shaping the content strategy, growing the subscriber base, and connecting it to the broader ecosystem of video and social content.
What You'll Do
Lead Substack strategy & growth: Own the publishing schedule, tone, and distribution strategy for Gary's Substack.
Research, write & edit: Turn Gary's ideas, interviews, and content into high-impact Substack content to build engagement and grow the subscriber base.
Interviewing: Interview Gary to extract his insights and produce original content.
Driving subscribers: Collaborate with the creative and platform teams to distribute Substack stories, and drive more subscribers. Come up with creative growth strategies.
Analyze & iterate: Go beyond surface metrics: Draw insights from engagement data and reader behavior to guide concepts we publish and frequency. Understand user behavior on the platform deeply.
Stay ahead of the curve: Keep tabs on Substack and newsletter best practices, algorithm updates, and emerging content patterns. Balance doing what works and what's proven, and experimenting with things no one else is doing.
You Might Be a Fit If You…
Have proven experience writing or editing for Substack, newsletters, or editorial brands that grew to meaningful audiences.
Have excellent long-form and short-form writing skills.
Have a deep understanding of Gary's message and personal brand. Understand what he talks about, and how he talks about it.
Understand social strategy: You know how content performs differently on Substack, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube, and can promote content contextually for the platform.
Are analytical and creative. Equally comfortable dissecting data dashboards and crafting an opening paragraph that hooks.
Are deeply curious. Curiosity translates to what you want to hear Gary should talk more about, and how the content is performing.
Are plugged into internet culture: You instinctively know what will resonate, and you can connect macro trends to what's relevant to Gary's brand.
$89k-128k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
UX Writer
Better Inspect, LLC 4.5
Proposal writer job in New York, NY
Better is reimagining home finance and making it faster, cheaper, and easier for everyone to become a homeowner. We leverage creative technology and innovation to make the home buying journey more approachable and understandable and home finance more affordable and accessible. Here are some interesting facts to help you get to know Better:
* We've funded over $100 billion in loans for our customers, more than any other fintech
* Yahoo! Finance - Best Mortgage Lender for First Time Homebuyers of January 2025: Best lender for quick approval
* Yahoo! Finance - Best Mortgage Lenders of 2025: Best online mortgage lender
* Fintech Breakthrough Award: Best Lending Innovation Award
* Money Magazine - 8 Best Mortgage Lenders of 2025: Best for fast closing
* We are Forbes' Best Online Mortgage Lender for 2023
* We have raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to transform the mortgage industry, the largest financial asset class in the world
We are a place where smart, hungry, ambitious people who want to recognize their full potential thrive.
A Better Opportunity
The UX Writer will play a critical role in defining and refining the user experience for our digital products. The focus is on crafting clear, concise, and user-centric copy across all customer touchpoints, ensuring users can navigate our interfaces with clarity and confidence. This role combines writing talent with a deep understanding of user-centered design and product strategy.
Responsibilities:
* Create clear, concise, and engaging copy for user interfaces, microcopy (buttons, error messages, instructional text), help articles, and notifications.
* Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, engineers, and researchers to ensure content aligns with user needs and business objectives.
* Develop and maintain content style guides and standards for tone, consistency, and brand voice across platforms.
* Conduct and apply user research and testing to optimize copy for usability and clarity.
* Edit and revise existing content for improved readability, accessibility, and effectiveness.
* Document and maintain copywriting guidelines and best practices.
* Actively participate in design and content brainstorming, usability reviews, and feedback sessions.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Communications, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
* 2+ years of experience in UX writing, content strategy, or similar roles OR user research
* Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills with a user-first mindset.
* Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and digital product UX.
* Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
* Familiarity with design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) and agile product workflows.
* Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
* Collaborative spirit; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Experience in highly regulated industries or localization for global audiences preferred.
* Understanding of content management systems (CMS), HTML/CSS basics, and conversational interfaces (chatbots, voice UI) preferred.
* UX Writing certification (e.g., UX Writing Hub, Nielsen Norman Group) is a plus.
$95,000 - $120,000 a year
Company Benefits
We're proud to support our employees and their families with a benefits package designed to care for their health, well-being, and everyday life. All full-time and benefit-eligible part-time employees can enjoy the following benefits:
* Day One Coverage - Your benefits begin on your first day, so you're supported from the start
* Nationwide Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - Comprehensive plans that travel with you, wherever you are
* Mental Health Support When You Need It - Immediate access to virtual therapy with licensed providers for you and your eligible dependents (ages 6+), with your first few visits covered at no cost!
* Health Savings Account (HSA) - Includes an employer contribution to help you plan for healthcare expenses
* Employer-Funded Dependent Care FSA - Support for childcare and/or dependent care costs
* Disability & Life Insurance - Provided at no additional cost to give you added peace of mind
* Flexible PTO - Time off when you need it, so you can recharge and focus on what matters most
* Extra Perks & Discounts - Including pet insurance, savings programs, and more to support life beyond work
The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role's scope and complexity, and the candidate's experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided.
Disclaimer
Better Home & Finance Holding Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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