Greetings! I am a Senior Proposal & RFP Writer specializing in government contracting, with hands-on expertise across SAM.gov, federal, state, and local solicitations. I help businesses transform complex RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs into clear, compliant, and compelling proposals that win contracts. With 2+ years of focused experience and 20+ proposals written, I support clients throughout the entire proposal lifecycle—from opportunity review and compliance matrices to technical writing, pricing coordination, and final submission. I am very well versed in sourcing RFPs from various portals to submission of the proposals. My experience spans multiple industries, including: IT & Cybersecurity Construction & Real Estate Janitorial & Facilities Management Professional & Technical Services I routinely assist with: SAM.gov registrations & opportunity analysis Government RFP/RFQ response writing Compliance checks & proposal structuring Capability statements & past performance narratives Certifications, document uploads, and submission tracking Clients value my ability to communicate clearly, meet tight deadlines, and deliver submission-ready proposals without unnecessary back-and-forth. I bring a detail-oriented, results-driven approach while maintaining full alignment with government standards and procurement language. If you’re looking for a reliable senior-level proposal partner who understands government contracting and can represent your business professionally—let’s connect.

I look forward to assisting you in any writing, editing, or academic mentoring capacity. I am a Senior Fellow with the Center for Environment and Sustainability and a Research Professor of Biology at Wake Forest University. I am in a role that allows me to work remotely and pursue opportunities outside my teaching and research efforts at Wake Forest. Before pursuing this more flexible academic track, I was a tenured Full Professor at North Carolina State University, a Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Fellow in the Applied Ecology Department, and hired as a founding member of the Global Environmental Change and Human Well-being Cluster. I received my Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from Texas A&M University in 2004 (with a Minor in Philosophy). I was also a Yale Donnelley Postdoctoral Fellow and completed a year-long Fulbright Scholarship for research and education projects in Venezuela. I have 158 publications (cited more than 19,900 times; h-index of 66) in 67 different peer-reviewed journals, spanning many sub-disciplines. I have served as Editor-in-Chief for the peer-reviewed journals Food Webs and Caribbean Naturalist and as Handling Editor for Oecologia and PLoS One. I was a part-time Research Leadership and Success Consultant for CareerVolt, a role that required expertise in grant proposal/manuscript writing and editing. Over the last 10 years, I have reviewed/edited manuscripts for more than 80 different journals and 7 different funding agencies. I was a part-time Research Leadership and Success Consultant for CareerVolt, a role that required expertise in grant proposal writing and editing. I have also received more than $2 million in federal grant funding. These experiences provide a strong foundation for scientific writing, editing, and coaching roles. Please send me a message so we can discuss your specific needs. I hope I can help! Sincerely, Dr. Craig Layman

I’m an experienced postdoctoral scientist with a research background spanning the chemical and life sciences. As a freelancer, I’ve written or edited many journal manuscripts, grant applications, newsletters and more. The main writing/editing jobs I can help you with include: • Peer-reviewed journal articles. • Grant applications, especially for Innovate UK. • Scientific review articles (website content and journal manuscripts). I aim to write clear, engaging, well-researched and accurate material that’s tailored to your target audience, whether that be academic readers, grant reviewers or website visitors. As an editor, I work with clients to achieve similar goals while ensuring compliance with journal author guidelines or relevant style guides (such as editing for British English or US English). Since June 2023, I’ve worked as lead writer on 12 Innovate UK applications (including one Smart Grant that received funding, winning a Biomedical Catalyst bid and another that was invited to interview). While in academia, I wrote or contributed to research grants for various funding bodies including BBSRC, MRC, EPSRC, Wellcome Trust and Cancer Research UK. My academic research career generated over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 17 as first or last author), and also gave me considerable experience in writing/reviewing papers and grant applications. My academic publications span the areas of organic chemistry, biochemistry and drug discovery, and currently have over 1,000 combined citations (Google Scholar). I’ve regularly assisted Masters and PhD students with their dissertations by providing proofreading and mentoring services, so if you need support with your academic writing, I’d like to help! I’ve built up a broad knowledge base across the chemical, biomedical and life sciences, gained through working on a diverse range of research projects over the years (with various links across academia and industry) and collaborating with many freelance clients. I’m highly familiar with reviewing and searching the scientific literature to research a topic in depth, then producing concise writing based on this if required (see portfolio for examples). My main areas of scientific interest are biochemistry and molecular biology, enzymology, organic and medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, and screening assay design. From my wider reading, I have additional knowledge in DNA damage/repair, cell biology, biomedical science, cancer research and issues relating to diet and nutrition. Previous Upwork jobs have been varied and have covered topics including medicine, finance, business, recruitment, real estate and education.

Looking for a winning proposal manager? I help businesses to craft high-converting RFP/RFQ / RFI proposals that increase win rates and secure high-value deals. Expert Australian Construction Tender writer and compliance specialist. Government Proposal and Bid Writer | Subcontractor Research Specialist | SAM.gov RFP/RFQ/RFI Specialist | Federal Government Proposal Writer with 8+ years of experience supporting U.S. companies in Federal, State, and Local government contracting. I help organizations respond to RFPs, RFQs, and grant opportunities with structured, compliance-driven proposals that align with evaluation criteria and increase win probability. My work focuses on SAM.gov and SLED bidding environments, where I support businesses with opportunity research, compliance matrices, technical proposal development, and full bid compilation. Clients hire me because I go beyond basic writing. I help structure proposals strategically by developing clear win themes, compliance responses, and well-organized submission packages that meet government procurement standards. Core Services • RFP / RFQ proposal writing and response development • Government bid compilation and submission support • SAM.gov and SLED opportunity research • Compliance matrix development and requirement extraction • Technical approach, methodology, and narrative drafting • Grant research and proposal preparation • Bid portal management (SAM.gov, eVA, BidNet, PublicPurchase, Ariba) Industries Supported Information Technology & Cybersecurity Professional and Administrative Services Facilities & Operations Services Security & Protective Services Transportation & Logistics Education & Workforce Development Printing, Fabrication, Banners Healthcare, Mental health Janitorial, cleaning Platforms & Frameworks SAM.gov eVA Procurement Portal SLED Procurement Systems Grants.gov Bidnetdirect Bidprime FAR and Federal Compliance Guidelines How I Support Proposal Teams • Extract and organize RFP requirements • Draft technical and administrative proposal sections • Coordinate content from multiple subject matter experts • Manage submission timelines and documentation • Prepare well-structured, compliant bid packages Tools Microsoft Office Google Workspace SharePoint Slack Asana Canva AI productivity tools Why Clients Work With Me • Strong experience supporting U.S. government contracting proposals • Detail-oriented compliance and formatting expertise • Familiar with federal, state, and SLED procurement portals • Reliable support for deadline-driven bid environments • Comfortable working with distributed proposal teams If you're working on an upcoming bid and need support in structuring or completing the proposal, feel free to reach out. Happy to review the requirement and suggest a practical approach.

I specialize in web content for SaaS, AI, and sustainability-related projects, explaining complex ideas in plain yet professional English. ☑My Background I’m an environmental engineer and professional writer with experience writing for startups, consultancies and digital publications. I regularly write about SaaS, AI, FinTech, product management, sustainability, and business processes, and I also develop structured documentation that organizations use internally or for customers. ✳What I Can Help You With ➤Article & Blog Writing – research-based articles on SaaS, sustainability, and business topics ➤Research & Analysis – reports, benchmarking studies, and structured analysis ➤Educational Content – explainers that simplify complex concepts ➤SEO-Optimized Articles – structured content designed for readability and search visibility ➤RFP and Grant Writing – market research, proposal writing/editing and follow-up ☑Education ➤BS Environmental Engineering ➤MS Seismology ☑Certifications ➤Business Plan Writing — U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) ➤IELTS — Band 7 ➤Content Optimization — Surfer SEO ✳Why Clients Work With Me ✔Research-driven, accurate writing ✔Clear explanations of technical topics ✔Well-structured documents and articles ✔Reliable communication and on-time delivery If you’re looking for well-written business proposals and/or web content, get in touch.

Career Objective With 17 years of managerial experience, I am a motivated, meticulous individual looking for challenging positions where I can contribute fully to the organization's success. Career Summary * Three decades of development expertise including in senior leadership role * I bring twelve years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, and donor reporting, grants project proposal writing, storytelling, partnership management and High-Risk Security situation. * Five years of project and program management experience * My training spans multiple countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, Uganda, the USA, and South Korea. Achievements * Crafted 57 high-quality project proposals targeted at prominent organizations and successfully won 20 proposals, securing a total funding amount of 32.84 million USD in 2023. * Authored more than 200 impact stories and orchestrated 33 donor trips to Bangladesh as part of the

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Stop losing contracts to compliance errors. I bridge the gap between "eligible" and "winning." Federal contracting is a game of precision. Whether it’s a US federal RFP, a UK public tender, or a specialized grant, your success depends on more than just good writing it requires a deep understanding of procurement regulations, evaluator psychology, and technical compliance. I am a Government Contracting & Bid Specialist with 8+ years of experience helping businesses navigate the A-Z of US (FAR/DFARS), UK, and Australian procurement. I specialize in turning complex solicitations into clear, structured, and winning responses. Core Expertise 1. Federal Bid & RFP Response: End-to-end management of RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs. I build the compliance matrix so every "shall" and "must" is addressed. 2. SBA & SAM Optimization: Expert SAM.gov registration, UEI/CAGE code acquisition, and managing your DSBS profile to get you noticed by small business officers. 3, Capability Statements: Designing high-impact, professional documents that act as your business "resume" for Prime contractors and Government agencies. 4. Set-Aside Certifications: Strategic guidance for 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and EDWOSB certifications to unlock exclusive bidding opportunities. 5. Grant Writing & Strategy: Narrative development for non-profits and for-profit businesses seeking federal, foundation, or corporate funding. Why Clients Choose Me 1. 100% Job Success & Rising Talent: A proven track record of delivering high-quality, submission-ready documents on Upwork. 2. Strategic Positioning: I don't just fill in templates. I analyze the solicitation to identify "win themes" that make your business stand out from the competition. 3. Global Perspective: Extensive experience across US, UK, and AUS domains, giving you a wider lens on procurement best practices. Let’s Secure Your Next Award Winning a contract starts with a conversation. Whether you have a live RFP with a tight deadline or you’re just getting started with SAM registration, I am here to lead the way. Click the "Invite" or "Message" button to discuss your project. I respond within 4 hours and am ready to start immediately.

I’m a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) with multifaceted expertise in writing, research, curriculum design, psychology-focused content, and professional editing. I help organizations, authors, educators, and small businesses transform complex ideas into clear, engaging, and high-quality written products. My work spans education, psychology, mental health, leadership, parenting, health behavior, SEL, trauma-informed practices, and nonfiction ghostwriting. Whether you need a full book ghostwritten, a curriculum designed, research synthesized, or a polished audit or report, I bring exceptional clarity, empathy, and accuracy to every project. I’ve partnered with clients worldwide on projects such as: • Ghostwriting self-help, psychology, relationship, leadership, and educational books • Editing nonfiction manuscripts (academic, biographical, research-based) • Creating digital workbooks, guides, and evidence-based educational materials • Designing curricula (K–12, higher ed, behavioral health, skills-based, and professional training) • Developing parenting resources, SEL lessons, psychoeducational content, and workbooks • Producing research-driven reports, literature reviews, and program evaluations • Writing proposals, strategic plans, and organizational content • Building engaging learning experiences, scripts, slide decks, and study materials My specialty is taking complex, emotional, or technical topics and turning them into content that feels: - Clear - Emotionally intelligent - Research-backed - Practical and engaging Areas of Expertise Ghostwriting & Editing • Psychology, relationships, emotional intelligence • Self-help, leadership, and mindset books • Health, behavior, trauma-informed content • Narrative nonfiction & parent education • Manuscript development, line editing, and structural editing Curriculum & Instructional Design • K-12 and Higher Education • SEL, mental health, prevention programs • Evidence-based training development • Workbooks, study guides, and educational materials • eLearning modules, scripts, slide decks Research & Professional Writing • Literature reviews (academic + applied) • Program evaluation • Trauma, SEL, emotional health topics • Organizational and strategic reports • Grant writing and nonprofit content Psychology & Behavioral Health Content • Emotional regulation, coping, attachment • Parenting guidance, child development • Relationship psychology & communication • Trauma-informed education • Addiction, prevention, and wellness What You Can Expect From Me • High-quality, original writing • Warm, clear, professional communication • Fast turnaround & deadline accountability • Evidence-based, accurate content • Complete confidentiality • A collaborative, supportive working relationship Let’s Work Together If you need a writer, editor, researcher, curriculum developer, or psychology-informed content specialist… I’d love to help bring your project to life. Send me a message and let’s get started.

Most government proposals lose in the first five pages. Mine push for a win in the first five paragraphs. I don't write proposals that "meet minimum requirements." I write the ones that make evaluators reach for "highly advantageous" before they finish page two. It's what I've done for 15 years, and I've gotten pretty good at it. Over $100M captured across DoD, DHS, HHS, USAID, VA, NASA, and 30+ state agencies. PMP-certified, Shipley-trained. 300+ submissions, 100% on-time, even when amendments drop at 11 PM. Whether this is your 50th submission or your first, I meet you where you are. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗼 I write technical volumes, management approaches, past performance narratives, and cost justifications. The parts that get scored. My compliance matrices are thorough enough that evaluators can follow the cross-walk without guessing. But compliance alone doesn't win. The difference between "acceptable" and "outstanding" lives in how you frame your solution, structure your proof points, and make the evaluator's job easy. That's where I spend most of my energy. I've salvaged multi-volume submissions after three PMs walked off the job. Tight deadlines and moving targets don't throw me. I've seen worse. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀 ▸ $44M IT Infrastructure IDIQ (U.S. Army PEO EIS) ▸ $23.5M Tribal Transit Grant (U.S. DOT) ▸ $17M Cybersecurity BPA (DHS CISA) ▸ $9.2M Behavioral Health Services (California DHCS) Win Rate: 80% on recompetes (last 12 months) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗢𝗻 ▸ IDIQ and BPA proposals ▸ SBIR/STTR Phase I & II ▸ GSA Schedule submissions and mods ▸ Federal and state grants ▸ Oral presentation coaching ▸ Teaming agreements ▸ Subcontractor narratives ▸ VA, NASA, DOE, DOJ solicitations ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 I work in APTUS, RFPIO, Loopio, and SharePoint. Fluent in FAR/DFARS, 2 CFR 200, and Uniform Guidance. I know my way around SAM.gov, FedConnect, eCMS, and BidNet. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 After our discovery call, you get a color-team schedule and compliance matrix. Color teams are structured quality gates that catch problems while there's still time to fix them: ▸ Pink Review: Catches gaps early ▸ Red Review: Sharpens the argument ▸ Gold Review: Polishes for submission I manage your SMEs, keep leadership informed without drowning them in drafts, and build templates you can reuse on the next one. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀 𝗜 𝗙𝗶𝘅 ▸ Formatting that gets you tossed before review ▸ Past performance that reads like a contract list instead of proof ▸ Technical approaches that oversell and under-explain ▸ Cost volumes that contradict your technical story ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 "Our first federal win in eight tries, and it wasn't close. The evaluation board cited Joshua's management plan as 'textbook best practice.' We've already re-engaged him for the recompete." ~ Curtis B., Director of Capture 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 Send me the solicitation link or the RFP docs. I'll send back a feasibility assessment within a business day. If it's winnable, I'll show you how.