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Andrea D.

Chandler, Arizona

$120/hr
4.9
222 jobs

EXPERT GOVERNMENT CONSULTANT / PROPOSAL WRITER with over 17 years of experience in the government contracts field. I help government contractors win more proposals by turning complex requirements into clear, compliant, and compelling content that increases award rates and saves your team time. • Customized Strategy – Every proposal is tailored to the client’s business, the specific solicitation, and evaluator priorities to strengthen positioning and improve win rates. • Evaluator-Focused Writing – Clear, structured narratives aligned directly to evaluation criteria, making proposals easy to score and compelling to read. • Compliance-Driven Execution – Detailed compliance matrices and requirement tracking to ensure submissions are fully compliant and submission-ready. • Strong Differentiation – Development of win themes, value propositions, and executive summaries that clearly answer why your company should win. • Reliable Long-Term Support – Consistent turnaround, clear communication, and seamless integration into ongoing proposal efforts for long-term partnerships. • End-to-End Proposal Support – Full lifecycle support for federal, state, and local RFPs, RFQs, IDIQs, task orders, and RFIs. With my experience as a government purchaser and a government contractor I am able to: • Help companies refine their government proposal process and help them attain their goals; • Leverage your company into a winning position; • Complete compliance Matrix and color team reviews; • Develop a scalable proposal library to purposefully reuse content; • Develop clear, concise, and compelling content for a winning proposal! Qualifications & Certifications: • DAWIA Level III Certified in Contracting (Defense Acquisition University) • Certified Professional Contract Manager (NCMA) • Member, Association of Proposal Management Professionals, Hampton Roads • Certified Grants Officer (Department of Defense) • Member, Women in Defense - Greater Hampton Roads Professional Highlights: • Managed $700M+ contracts in supplies and services for the US Army MICC and Washington Headquarters Services. • Served at the Pentagon, directly under the Under Secretary of Defense. • Negotiated multi-billion-dollar contracts for major defense contractors, including $3B+ US Navy Nuclear aircraft carrier overhaul contracts. Freelance Experience: • Founded Labyrinth Contract Management 8 years ago • Specialize in aiding small businesses and organizations in securing government contracts, encompassing a diverse range of contract types and industry fields.

  • Grant Writing
  • Business Proposal Writing
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations
  • Business Strategy
  • Contract Management
  • Procurement
  • Proposal Writing
  • Legal Consulting
  • Management Consulting
  • Request for Proposal
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Grant Writing Consultation
  • Business Plan
  • Technical Editing
Eric S.

Grand Junction, Colorado

$40/hr
4.8
11 jobs

About Eric, Founder of Bluescripts HQ I’m a political consultant and disabled veteran who started Bluescripts HQ to help campaigns communicate clearly, stay organized, and understand both their voters and the political landscape they’re operating in. I work with candidates, advocacy groups, and organizing teams to develop authentic canvassing scripts, phone banking guides, and volunteer messaging that feel human and actually move people. A core part of my work is political and legislative research. I track how elected officials vote, speak, and position themselves across issues by reviewing floor votes, committee hearings, public records, and media coverage. I go beyond surface-level summaries to identify patterns, inconsistencies, and underlying political strategy, then translate that into clear, usable insights for campaigns, advocacy efforts, and communications teams. Whether it’s building opposition research, analyzing policy trends, or producing research-backed content, I focus on accuracy, sourcing, and making complex information easy to understand. My services cover a wide range of campaign needs. I provide public relations and lobbying support, press outreach, email writing, fundraising copy, and message development. I also help campaigns get the most out of digital tools like VAN, Hustle, Action Network, and other voter contact platforms. When needed, I build contact lists, create press materials, organize campaign calendars, and produce clean, ready-to-use documents for field, data, and communication plans. I’m comfortable collaborating with teams at any stage, whether you’re launching your first race or refining a statewide or issue-based effort. I take a practical, steady, team-focused approach and enjoy working with people who want to improve their communities and make their politics more responsive. Based in Grand Junction, I bring over a decade of experience in field organizing, voter engagement, political research, and campaign strategy to every project. My goal is to help campaigns stay focused, effective, and grounded while building real connections with voters and making informed strategic decisions.

  • Political Campaign
  • Policy Analysis
  • Political Campaign Management Software
  • Scriptwriting
  • Political Science
  • Notarization
  • Public Relations
  • Media Relations
  • Research & Strategy
  • Writing
  • Ghostwriting
Maddisson Z.

Montreal, Canada

$40/hr
5.0
52 jobs

Hello/Bonjour/Hola! I’m Maddisson, a Canadian Freelance International Affairs Analyst with expertise in research, policy analysis, and strategic communications across complex geopolitical landscapes. Supporting clients through policy analysis, article/content writing, data analysis/visualisation, and other multimedia deliverables, developing and disseminating complexities into actionable, tangible insights. My work spans political participation, international law, human rights, migration, governance, security and defence, gender, and accountability. I specialise in conflict and crisis analysis, global power dynamics, cybersecurity, and policy evaluation, with projects including the opioid crisis in Canada, security developments across the Americas, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, and migration flows such as the Darien Gap (Panama border) for Nicaraguan migrants, MENA and Eastern European routes, and arrivals to Lampedusa, Italy, alongside North American migration policies. I have produced multimedia content and strategic communications for governments, NGOs, think tanks, and private clients worldwide. I have supported the United Nations as a UN Volunteer (WFP), Communications Intern at the International Peace Institute, and Rule of Law/Communications Intern at ORLOSI, contributing to research, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. I am also an active tutor in political science and a dedicated volunteer with UPeace MUN, UNGA 77, the Uyghurs Under Threat Conference, NWSC, YMCA, SPCA, and other local and international initiatives. Writing Samples (More Available Upon Request): -ACSY Think Tank-"Political History of South Yemen: Crisis, Conflict, and Challenges Preventing Lasting Peace" @ americancentersy.org/2022/05/political-history-of-south-yemen-crisis.html -Supported UN Documentary/Project "The trial that brought down a warlord" through the United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI-JCS-UN) news.un.org/en/story/2024/11/1157311 as well as other articles, including the 10-Year Anniversary of GFP Rule of Law Coordination (OROLSI Medium) orolsi.medium.com/the-global-focal-point-for-the-rule-of-law-marks-its-10-year-anniversary-4b1646242991 -Politically Speaking Publication on Medium- medium.com/politically-speaking/frances-obsession-with-nuclear-energy-65b447098a04 Website Development and Content Example (more upon request): - upmunc2024.wordpress.com Please feel free to reach out to connect on your project! All the best, Maddisson

  • International Law
  • Data Analysis
  • Article Writing
  • Communications
  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Proofreading
  • Politics
  • Journalism
  • Translation
  • Writing
  • Research Papers
  • Journalism Writing
Renzo C.

San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

$25/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I am a Political Science researcher specializing in public records research, data collection, academic research, and large-scale information gathering. My experience spans qualitative and quantitative methodologies, literature reviews, stakeholder mapping, policy analysis, and structured database development. I have worked on projects involving government agencies, migration statistics, public information requests (FOIA), civil society organizations, international cooperation, and network mapping. My work often requires identifying, verifying, and synthesizing information from a wide range of sources, transforming complex datasets into organized, actionable research outputs. In addition to academic research, I have extensive experience conducting internet-based investigations, building structured databases, tracking public records, verifying sources, and documenting findings with a high degree of accuracy and transparency. My core services include: • Academic and policy research • Public records and FOIA research • Internet and OSINT research • Data collection and database building • Literature reviews and source synthesis • Stakeholder and network mapping • Qualitative and quantitative research support • Research briefs and analytical reports • Spreadsheet and Airtable data organization I am detail-oriented, methodical, and committed to producing reliable, well-documented research. Whether the project involves public policy, social issues, business intelligence, historical research, or large-scale data collection, I focus on accuracy, clear documentation, and high-quality deliverables.

  • Policy Writing
  • Policy Analysis
  • Policy Development
  • Economic Analysis
  • Political Campaign
  • Political Science
  • Political Speech
  • Economics
  • Sociology
  • Writing Critique
  • Writing
  • Research Papers
  • Research & Strategy
  • Research Summary
Maia O.

Townshend, Vermont

$50/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I am a long-time global health professional and policy expert with specialized skills in nonprofit management, health policy, writing and editing, planning and coordination of global events, travel, and meetings, and all things community & patient engagement oriented. A bit about me: ▪ I have been supporting and leading work at the World Health Organization since 2023 focused on meaningful engagement of people living with noncommunicable diseases, mental health and neurological conditions in the global health policy process. ▪ I have over 15 years of experience in nonprofit program management and administration, meeting and event planning, and grant reporting and donor stewardship at a high level -- managing and supporting complex, multi-year global grants and projects of $1-15M. ▪ I have over 15 years of experience in writing, copyediting, and content development across various formats, including grant reporting and development, policy brief and technical writing, advocacy messaging, blog writing, website copy, and social media. ▪ I've developed and launched an engagement platform with 500 lived experience advocates and experts across all global regions interested in contributing to a UN policy process and a leadership fellowship focused on mentoring up-and-coming advocates in low-income countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia on how to most effectively present critical arguments through storytelling and communication strategies. ▪ I have co-produced a podcast with a small team of other advocates, including developing episode outlines, co-hosting, audio editing, mixing and mastering, show notes, uploads, and marketing. In addition to global policy, nonprofit management, storytelling, and content development, I love to travel and plan trips! I have extensive experience in budget-conscious trip, event/meeting, and conference planning across global settings. I'm even more passionate about personal travel and would love to help you plan out your next itinerary -- particularly if you prefer to keep travel budget-friendly, love unique lodging or off the beaten track adventures, or have chronic health issues or dietary restrictions but don't want to miss out on seeing the world. I'm organized, a strong communicator, and willing to jump in at whatever level of program support or management is needed. I'm especially looking forward to working with clients who are looking to tell important stories, build community, or make their corner of the world better.

  • Grant Writing
  • Project Management Support
  • Community Engagement
  • Event Planning
  • Travel Planning
  • Webinar
  • Policy Analysis
  • Qualitative Research
  • Podcast Production
  • Blog Writing
  • Website Copywriting
  • Copy Editing
  • Prospect Research
  • Career Coaching
Muhammad Iqbal K.

Jakarta, Indonesia

$35/hr
4.9
13 jobs

Navigating the regulatory landscape in the APAC region requires more than just surface-level research, it requires an insider’s understanding of institutional governance and bureaucratic frameworks. As a Public Policy Analyst with direct experience working within complex government institutional structures, I specialize in helping multinational companies, tech platforms, and international associations bridge the gap between their strategic objectives and local regulatory realities. If you are expanding into Southeast Asia, navigating new compliance standards, or building a government relations strategy, I provide the analytical rigor and institutional insight needed to mitigate geopolitical risk and drive policy advocacy. Core Capabilities & Deliverables: - Regulatory Framework Management: Designing robust, spreadsheet-based Knowledge Management Systems to track, synthesize, and operationalize complex, evolving state regulations for internal stakeholders. - Strategic Policy Advocacy: Drafting comprehensive internal policy briefs and white papers to inform targeted lobbying strategies and government relations campaigns for international organizations. - Geopolitical & Regulatory Risk Analysis: Evaluating policy shifts, market microstructure, and bureaucratic restructuring to forecast operational impacts for foreign entities entering the Indonesian and broader APAC markets. - Corporate-to-Government Alignment: Tailoring corporate proposals and public policy positioning to align seamlessly with regional government agendas. Why Partner With Me? I don't just summarize news articles; I decode government behavior. My deep-rooted background in institutional organization and governance means I know exactly how policies are drafted, implemented, and enforced. Bilingual in English and Indonesian (with working proficiency in German), I act as a cultural and strategic bridge for global entities looking to establish a secure, compliant footprint in the region. Let’s connect to discuss how we can align your operations with the regulatory landscape and build a proactive government relations strategy.

  • Market Research
  • Qualitative Research
  • Policy Analysis
  • Data Collection
  • Data Analysis
  • Report Writing
  • Secondary Research
  • Politics
  • Academic Writing
  • Research & Strategy
  • Customer Insight Analysis

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What does a public Policy freelancer do?

A public policy freelancer researches complex public issues and drafts evidence-based written recommendations for government officials, nonprofit leaders, and organizational decision-makers. This role translates dense data and legislative text into clear, actionable guidance that shapes strategic choices and regulatory outcomes. You evaluate existing regulations, identify gaps in current frameworks, and propose viable alternatives grounded in rigorous analysis. Your work directly informs how institutions respond to social, economic, and environmental challenges through structured argumentation and precise language.

  • Analyze existing laws, regulations, and government actions to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring reform. You collect relevant statistical data, case studies, and stakeholder feedback to build a comprehensive understanding of the policy landscape. This assessment forms the foundation for all subsequent recommendations and ensures your proposals address real-world constraints and opportunities.
  • Draft persuasive policy memos, briefs, and briefing notes that distill complex findings into concise, decision-oriented summaries. You structure these documents to highlight key evidence, compare realistic policy options, and articulate clear implications for each choice. These written products serve as primary tools for stakeholders who need to grasp technical details quickly without wading through exhaustive raw data or academic jargon.
  • Revise draft materials based on direct feedback from clients and subject-matter experts to sharpen arguments and improve clarity. You adjust tone, depth, and formatting to match the specific needs of diverse audiences, ranging from elected officials to internal corporate committees. This iterative process ensures the final deliverable is not only accurate but also compelling and ready for immediate use in high-stakes discussions or public presentations.

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Step 1: Post a job

Define the specific policy issue and desired outcome to attract qualified candidates. The Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI helps you draft a precise description in seconds. Describe your needs in a few sentences and Uma drafts a job post for the role. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post.

  • Specify whether the work involves analyzing existing government actions or researching new public problems to compare policy options.
  • List required deliverables such as policy memos, briefing notes, or written recommendations for decision-makers.
  • Clarify if the freelancer must translate complex evidence into clear, persuasive briefings for non-technical stakeholders.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for portfolios that demonstrate clear, actionable communication and rigorous evidence evaluation. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to speed up this process.

  • Review samples of policy briefs to verify the candidate structures arguments logically and cites sources accurately.
  • Check for experience drafting decision-oriented summaries that align with specific regulatory or legislative contexts.
  • Assess their ability to distill dense research findings into concise, readable formats for busy officials.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss their approach to assessing policy context and selecting realistic options. Interviews can be scheduled and conducted within Upwork Messages with an immediate transcript and summary after each one.

  • Ask how they validate evidence when comparing multiple policy solutions for a single public issue.
  • Request examples of how they revised a memo based on stakeholder feedback to improve clarity.
  • Determine their familiarity with the specific sector or government level relevant to your project.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear milestones for drafting, reviewing, and finalizing written products. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, plus identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Define the exact number of policy memos or briefs the freelancer will author during the contract.
  • Establish a revision cycle to refine recommendations before final submission to decision-makers.
  • Agree on a timeline for collecting evidence and drafting initial proposals for review.

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How much does hiring a public Policy freelancer cost?

Hiring a public Policy freelancer typically costs $500-$2,000 per project, depending on scope and experience. Final pricing depends on research depth, policy complexity, required stakeholder alignment, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

Policy brief drafting

$500-$1,000/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Compiled evidence and data sources
  • Written policy recommendation document
  • Updated text based on feedback

Stakeholder briefing notes

$1,000-$2,000/project

Mid-level
  • Assessment of stakeholder interests and policy landscape
  • Concise written summary for decision-makers
  • Visual aid deck for stakeholder meetings

Policy memo development

$2,000-$4,000/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Comparative evaluation of policy alternatives
  • Formal written recommendation with justification
  • High-level overview of key findings and actions

Regulatory impact assessment

$4,000-$7,500/project

Senior-level
  • Detailed analysis of regulatory consequences
  • Itemized list of regulatory requirements
  • Plan to address identified compliance risks

Comprehensive policy framework

$7,500-$12,000/project

Expert-level
  • Structured architecture for policy implementation
  • Step-by-step instructions for executing the policy
  • Defined criteria for measuring policy success

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a public Policy freelancer worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring a public Policy freelancer is worthwhile. This approach grants access to specialized research skills without the overhead of a full-time hire. You gain objective analysis of complex regulatory landscapes and clear written recommendations for decision-makers.

How do I evaluate public Policy freelancer candidates?

Review their portfolio for policy memos that translate complex evidence into actionable recommendations. Look for samples where the writer clearly compares policy options and states the implications for stakeholders.

What deliverables does a public Policy freelancer produce?

A public Policy freelancer authors policy memos, briefing notes, and decision-oriented summaries. These documents present researched evidence and clear recommendations for specific audiences within your organization.

When should I hire a public Policy freelancer?

Engage a public Policy freelancer when you need to analyze government actions or draft persuasive written briefings. This support helps clarify complex public problems and outlines realistic policy options for your team.