Senior Writer – Marketing RFP

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. Oversee the entire RFP process from receipt through submission within established timelines .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $65,600 - $92,675 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing the RFP process, developing complex proposals, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in proposal development, project management, and mentoring junior team members while maintaining high standards of communication and organization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal DevelopmentProject ManagementMentoring and TrainingMS Office ProficiencyInvestment and Retirement Terminology

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Hard Skills

Proposal Development ProcessEditing and ProofingQuality ControlResearch and AnalysisContent Management Software

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ApplicationsAdobe Creative SuiteUpland QvidianSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

APMP Foundation Certification

Industry Keywords

Retirement Plan ServicesProfessional ServicesProposal Process CoordinationClient Needs ResearchIndustry Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the entire RFP process from receipt through submission within established timelines
Compose and edit professional, credible proposal documents
Coordinate with sales and cross-functional teams to develop custom responses aligned with strategic proposal objectives
Work closely with subject matter experts
Research client needs, industry trends, and competitor offerings
Lead and contribute to cross-functional, process-enhancement, and special projects
Support primarily above-average and complex projects, plus simpler projects as volume requires
Perform peer reviews for junior proposal team members as needed
Train and mentor junior team members as needed
Maintain the content library by submitting material changes and new Q&A pairings
Update internal tracking systems for real-time reporting
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related discipline
Minimum five to seven years’ experience developing proposals in retirement plan services or professional services environment
High level of experience supporting primarily above average and complex proposal projects
Understanding of investment and retirement terminology desired
Thorough understanding of the proposal development process
Experience coordinating proposal process facets including coordination, subject-expert and project-team interfacing, editing/proofing, production, and quality control
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting
Excellent interpersonal, project management, and organizational skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to think critically and create simple, unified, persuasive output from several resources
Experience mentoring and training others with less tenure or expertise
Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with Upland Qvidian or other content management software
APMP Foundation certification preferred
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa, including CPT/OPT
Reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection and a minimally disruptive home workspace required for remote work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions up to 6%
Financial advisory services
Potential company discretionary contribution
Broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment with the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire
Ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Paid parental leave
Paid short- and long-term disability
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups open to all
Flexible work environment
Other necessary computer equipment provided
Remote work arrangement with reliable high-speed internet and home workspace requirements