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Freelance Technical Proposal Writer
Evolving Web. Review RFPs and other opportunities to understand client needs, requirements, risks, gaps, and strategic fit .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong research, analytical, and writing skills to effectively translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences. Proficient in developing tailored proposals and case studies while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Proposal WritingTechnical WritingResearch SkillsBilingual CommunicationCritical Thinking
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Hard Skills
Proposal DevelopmentContent EditingTechnical DocumentationRFP InterpretationCase Study Creation
Soft Skills
CollaborationTime ManagementAttention to DetailAnalytical ThinkingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
SlackDrupalWordPress
Industry Keywords
Digital AgencyProfessional ServicesPublic SectorConsultingWeb Design
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesDrupalWordPress
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review RFPs and other opportunities to understand client needs, requirements, risks, gaps, and strategic fit
- Summarize key requirements and provide insights for go/no-go decisions
- Identify clarification questions, assumptions, dependencies, and potential solution approaches
- Research clients, sectors, technologies, and relevant trends
- Collaborate with subject-matter experts to develop strategy, technical solutions, methodology, work plans, and deliverables
- Develop proposal themes and narratives
- Write and edit executive summaries, project approaches, technical responses, team profiles, company credentials, and proposal content
- Develop case studies presenting client challenges, approaches, and measurable results
- Interview colleagues, clients, and subject-matter experts and turn insights into written content
- Translate technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences
- Adapt existing content for different clients, sectors, audiences, and formats
- Maintain and improve the library of proposal content, case studies, project descriptions, and company credentials
- Deepen knowledge of Evolving Web’s services, projects, technologies, clients, and sectors
Requirements
What you’ll need- Approximately 4–6 years of experience in technical, proposal, business, content, communications, or professional-services writing
- Strong research, analytical, interviewing, writing, and editing skills
- Ability to understand complex or technical subject matter and communicate it clearly to different audiences
- Experience interpreting detailed requirements, briefs, RFPs, or similar documents and transforming them into tailored written responses
- Ability to synthesize information from multiple contributors and identify the strongest story, argument, or solution
- Strong critical thinking and sound judgment
- Excellent attention to detail while maintaining the larger strategic objective
- Strong collaboration skills with technical, creative, strategic, and business stakeholders
- Good time management and ability to manage multiple writing assignments and priorities
- Strong communication skills in both French and English; English is required
- Remote applicants must be available during Montreal working hours, comfortable using Slack, self-managing, and communicating proactively
- Preferred: experience in a digital agency, technology company, consulting firm, or professional-services organization
- Bonus: background in journalism, communications, science, technology, research, or a related field
- Bonus: experience writing case studies, technical content, thought leadership, white papers, or long-form content
- Bonus: understanding of web design, UX, software development, or digital strategy
- Bonus: knowledge of Drupal, WordPress, or other web technologies
- Bonus: experience with higher education, government, nonprofit, or public-sector organizations
- Bonus: familiarity with public-sector RFPs or procurement processes
Benefits
Comp & perks- Impact – Work on projects for prestigious organizations that impact the lives of tens of thousands of users every day
- Challenge – Work on complex digital projects and help articulate solutions to meaningful client challenges
- Learning & Growth – Develop your technical, strategic, and writing skills through collaboration with experienced specialists across disciplines
- Variety – Write about different projects, technologies, sectors, audiences, and challenges rather than working within a single narrow content area
- Ownership – Play an important role in shaping how we communicate our expertise, experience, and value
- Culture – Join a collaborative team made up of people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and areas of expertise
- Flexible hybrid – For candidates based in Montreal and its suburbs, this role follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week