IT firms and government contractors rely on compliant, evaluator-focused proposals to win federal, state, and local contracts.
Specializing in GSA MAS, IDIQ task orders, and IT solutions (ServiceNow, Microsoft 365, Azure), proposals are structured to align with evaluation criteria and maximize scoring.
Backed by 10 years of experience, this work supports complex federal, state, and regulated procurement environments.
Proven Impact:
• Supported and contributed to complex federal, state, and public sector proposal efforts totaling $50M+ in contract value across IT, consulting, and professional services environments.
• Managed end-to-end proposal lifecycle.
• Built compliance matrices aligned to Section L & M.
• Led Pink, Red, and Gold review cycles.
• Experienced with FAR-based proposals, IDIQ task orders, and GSA MAS submissions.
What I can help you with:
• Fully compliant, well-structured proposals
• RFP/RFI analysis and compliance matrices
• Technical writing for IT services and cloud solutions
• SOWs (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, cyber, cloud)
• Capability statements and corporate profiles
• Bid strategy, outlines, storyboards, and review cycles
Why clients choose me:
✓ APMP Certified
✓ U.S.-based (New York)
✓ Almost 10 years in federal/state/local procurement
✓ Clear, professional writing tailored to each RFP
✓ Fast turnaround and reliable communication
Industries I support:
• Federal & state agencies
• IT consulting firms & MSPs
• Healthcare & nonprofit organizations
• Construction & A/E firms
If you need a proposal writer who understands government procurement, compliance, and technical content, I can manage your response from start to finish.
Let’s create a clear, compliant, and competitive proposal that stands out.
Proposal Writing
Business Proposal Writing
Editing & Proofreading
RFP Writing
Government Procurement
Technical Writing
IT Procurement
Grant Writing
Documentation
Microsoft SharePoint
Office 365
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Contract Drafting
Sarah I.
Brooklyn, New York
$35/hr
5.0
1 jobs
**Proposal Writer, Qualitative Researcher, Data Organizer, and Empathetic Listener**
I am here to help make your project successful and can support you.
- **Writing Proposals or Project Plans:** I can either write the proposal for you or assist you in writing it. I can also consult with you to clarify what you want to convey, how to express it effectively, and what is necessary to create a compelling proposal. Additionally, I can edit your proposal to enhance the language and make it outstanding.
- **Ongoing Project Support:** Throughout the project, I can help you measure key performance indicators (KPIs) or assist you in documenting the project's progress. I can also help you determine how to demonstrate success and create reports on your findings.
- **Within the Project:** I can perform research, conduct qualitative analysis, or help clean and manipulate data. As a former reference librarian, I can effectively find evidence to support your claims. I have experience with qualitative research and can conduct it for you. I also understand quantitative data, particularly in terms of data cleaning.
I can help you write your results and report your findings comprehensively.
I look forward to working with you!
Proposal Writing
Academic Editing
Writing
Grant Writing
Grant Writing Consultation
Project Proposal
Professional Tone
Research & Strategy
Research Documentation
Elizabeth S.
New York, New York
$40/hr
4.9
228 jobs
Need someone to turn a complex RFP into a clean, submission-ready response without missed requirements, scattered documents, or last-minute surprises?
I coordinate government and commercial proposals from intake through final internal handoff. My work includes solicitation review, bid/no-bid analysis, compliance matrices, product and SKU matching, clarification questions, pricing workbooks, exceptions and deviations, manufacturer-documentation tracking, deadline control, and submission QA.
Most recently, I completed more than 100 hours supporting a government fitness-equipment RFP response, coordinating product matching, compliance documentation, response matrices, pricing preparation, and proposal-packet development.
Across Upwork, I have earned $70K+ over more than 200 projects and maintained Top Rated status. Clients consistently describe me as reliable, committed to quality, solution-oriented, accountable, and a clear communicator.
I can support your team with:
• RFP, RFQ, and government bid coordination
• Compliance matrices and requirements checklists
• Proposal calendars, owners, and deadline tracking
• Product, service, and SKU matching
• Pricing-workbook preparation
• Exceptions, deviations, and clarification questions
• Proposal document control and submission QA
• SOPs and cross-functional workflow systems
I work best with teams that need someone to bring order to a complex response, keep contributors accountable, and move the proposal from scattered source documents to a complete, review-ready package.
Proposal Writing
Business Proposal
Business Plan
Grant Writing
Grant Proposal
Grant Application
RFP Writing
Grant Writing Consultation
Project Management
Grant Management Software
Management Skills
Operations Management Software
Team Management
Process Improvement
Stakeholder Management
Executive Support
Administrative Support
Government Procurement
Microsoft Excel
Grace M.
Kings County, New York
$30/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I'm a writer, writer's assistant, and writing consultant experienced in crafting and editing targeted written content across formats including Film/TV/Short screenplays, creative proposals and copy, developmental documents, academic essays and papers, and pitch decks. Regardless of scale, I approach every project with the same discipline, meticulousness, and reverence for your creative, intellectual, or corporate mission.
Proposal Writing
Business Writing
Content Writing
Academic Editing
Proofreading
Screenwriting
Copywriting
Copy Editing
Script Coverage
Script Revision
Screenplay Treatment
Pitch Deck
Targeted Media Pitch
Essay Writing
SEO Writing
Shawn K.
Williamsville, New York
$69/hr
4.6
130 jobs
Expert RFP Proposal Writer | Government Bids, Grants, RFQs & Business Proposals
I help businesses compete for and win complex proposals, RFP responses, RFIs, RFQs, government bids, grant proposals, and business proposals. My work turns solicitation requirements into clear, compliant, and persuasive proposal responses that align with evaluation criteria, buyer priorities, and submission rules.
With more than 15 years of experience in proposal writing, procurement, bid evaluation, and proposal management, I understand what buyers look for and how strong submissions are scored. I support teams with capture strategy, compliance planning, bid management, technical writing, proposal review, and public-sector and commercial proposal development.
Premium Proposal Support
• Full RFP, RFI, RFQ, government bid, grant, and business proposal development
• Proposal strategy, capture alignment, compliance planning, and response architecture
• Compliance matrices, annotated outlines, schedules, writing plans, and section assignments
• Executive summaries, win themes, technical narratives, management plans, past performance, resumes, and case studies
• Senior-level proposal reviews, gap analysis, color team support, editing, and final quality control
• Organized coordination with executives, subject matter experts, business development teams, and operations leaders
Why Clients Choose Me
Clients come to me when the opportunity is important, the requirements are complex, and the proposal needs to be handled with precision. I quickly translate dense solicitations into actionable plans, identify compliance risks, organize response teams, and develop persuasive content that aligns with what evaluators are asked to score.
My work style is senior-level, steady, and deadline-driven. I can lead a proposal workstream independently or integrate with your internal team, providing the structure, writing judgment, reviewer perspective, and calm execution needed for high-stakes submissions.
Depth of Experience
I have supported hundreds of RFPs and multiple awarded proposals across staffing, recruitment, call centers, contact tracing, airport passenger services, transportation, healthcare, IT, cybersecurity/security, energy, education, nonprofit, construction, telecommunications, professional services, and public-sector programs.
My past proposal work includes opportunities for federal, state, local, transportation, healthcare, education, nonprofit, and public-sector clients, including the State of Maryland, U.S. Department of Transportation, DoD, ACOE, Los Angeles County, State of Washington, State of Georgia, NYS Department of Health, State of Ohio, VA Medical Centers, Harris County, State of Texas, Chicago Transit Authority, and Amtrak.
My procurement background includes RFPs, sealed bids, vendor negotiations, bid calendars, proposal evaluations, procurement policies, insurance and licensure compliance checks, and executive reporting. This gives me practical insight into how buyers compare vendors, test compliance, assess risk, and score submissions.
Education & Credentials
• MBA, Strategic Management – Niagara University
• B.S., Business Administration, Marketing – SUNY Fredonia
• A.A., Humanities – Jamestown Community College
• C.P.M., Certified Purchasing Manager – Institute for Supply Management
Executive-Level Process
Every engagement begins with a disciplined review of the solicitation, requirements, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and available source material. From there, I build the compliance roadmap, define the response structure, develop or refine content, strengthen win themes, and prepare the proposal for final review with a focus on clarity, consistency, compliance, and evaluator confidence.
For Serious Proposal Efforts
If you are preparing for an important opportunity, send the solicitation, bid link, or project details. I will review the scope, identify the level of effort, and recommend the most effective path to a compliant, persuasive, submission-ready proposal.
Proposal Writing
Request for Proposal
Technical Writing
Request for Information
Tender Document
Proposal
RFP Writing
Grant Application
Grant Proposal
Ke M.
Kings County, New York
$65/hr
4.8
60 jobs
US-based, Government Contracting Proposal Manager/Writer with 10+ years leading federal program management, capture, and proposal development for SBA 8(a) and small businesses. A native U.S. English writer/editor with a 100% client satisfaction rating, I combine business development strategy, capture management, and proposal execution, translating complex RFPs into clear, compliant, and visually engaging submissions that strengthen our competitive position across civilian and defense agencies (USDA, NIH/HHS, IRS, NASA, and others).
Core Competencies
-Federal Proposal Management & Compliance (RFP/RFQ/RFI, Volumes I–IV)
-Capture Planning & Pipeline Development (GovWin, EZGovOpps, SAM.gov, USASpending)
-Win Theme Development, Discriminators, and Evaluation Factor Alignment
-Technical, Management, and Past Performance Volume Writing
-Business Development & Market Intelligence Reporting
-Section 508, FIPS, and FedRAMP Language Integration
-Desktop Publishing, Graphics, and Layout Design (Word, InDesign, Canva)
-Color Team Management (Pink/Red/Gold Reviews) and QC Gate Reviews
Business Development & Capture Management
-I build and maintain end-to-end BD pipelines that translate opportunity data into actionable strategies.
-Daily use of GovWin, EZGovOpps, SAM.gov, and USAspending.gov to monitor, qualify, and track federal opportunities.
-Develops capture sheets, contact matrices, and competitor analyses to guide bid/no-bid decisions.
-Aligns opportunity pipelines with NAICS, PSC, set-aside eligibility, and agency forecasts to ensure strategic fit.
-Coordinates with leadership and technical SMEs to forecast pipeline value, prioritize high-ROI bids, and maintain CRM visibility using platforms such as Asana, Monday.com, and HubSpot.
-Produces weekly BD intel reports summarizing active pursuits, capture status, and solicitation updates.
Software & Tools
GovWin IQ • EZGovOpps • SAM.gov • USAspending.gov • FPDS
MS Office Suite (Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Adobe InDesign / Illustrator / Photoshop
Canva • Visio • SharePoint • Asana • Monday.com • ChatGPT / AI Automation Tools
Professional Background
-Served as a civilian program manager for the DoD (U.S Air Force), managing $500M programs
-10 years managing and writing proposals for federal agencies under 8(a), SDVOSB, and WOSB programs
-Supported winning bids valued at $250K–$25M+, spanning training, communications, IT, logistics, and professional services
-Built compliance-first workflows ensuring smooth submissions and high evaluator scores
-Led capture-to-proposal integration, aligning pipeline data with narrative strategy and graphics
Certifications & Credentials
-PMP Certified
-Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
-MBA (Business Intelligence)
-Active U.S. Secret Clearance
Send me a message today for a complimentary 30-minute consultation so I can better understand your goals and explain how I can support your team!
Proposal Writing
Business Proposal Writing
Request for Proposal
Data Entry
Administrative Support
Customer Service
Lead Generation
Grant Writing
Contract Management
Government Reporting Compliance
Government & Public Sector
Request for Quotation
Project Management
Sales Development
Business Development
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