Proposal Writer

U.S. Bank

. Write responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) under strict deadlines .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,820 - $109,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business writing, proposal generation, and project management, with a strong ability to communicate complex information effectively. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of adhering to strict deadlines while managing multiple projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business Writing ExperienceProposal GenerationProject ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingEditingProofreadingContent DevelopmentTechnical Writing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention to DetailTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Proposal ToolsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Requests for ProposalSales SupportMarketingCommunicationsPublishing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) under strict deadlines
Create pricing proposals, standard program proposals and ad hoc documents for external clients
Coordinate projects with sales representatives and relationship managers in field offices
Manage projects independently while adhering to detailed client specifications and turnaround times ranging from one day to three weeks
Interact with sales and relationship management staff to integrate pricing into formal proposal documents
Interact with product, marketing and sales/relationship management staff to update product information and sales positioning
Customize proposals to the agreed-upon sales strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience
Five or more years of business writing experience in sales support, proposal generation, marketing, communications, publishing or print media
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
Ability to take lead role in developing, planning, and managing proposal content and approaches for assigned business lines
Ability to communicate effectively on unfamiliar topics to elicit technical and program information necessary to answer client questions
Ability to quickly assimilate new information regarding specific product and technical topics and write accurately about those topics or concepts immediately after introduction
Technical ability to adapt to proposal tools and software used by the company
Strong organizational skills and an eye for presentation and details
Ability to manage routine administrative tasks
Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects
Proficient computer navigation skills using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension