Job Description

Job Location: Bangalore, Karnataka 560025
Job Category: CorporateJob Title: Proposal Specialist
Location: Bangalore, India
About Ceres India
Ceres India (Ceres Environmental India Pvt. Ltd.) serves as the Global Capabilities Center for Ceres Global, embodying strategic value, innovation, and operational excellence. With a highly skilled and diverse team, Ceres India drives efficiency and delivers exceptional support services across global operations.
Driven by Purpose, Powered by People
At Ceres, you’re more than an employee you’re part of a mission-driven team restoring hope and rebuilding lives. Every role, whether in leadership, field operations, or support functions, plays a critical part in helping communities recover when it matters most.
We value initiative, collaboration, diversity, and accountability. Our culture is built on resilience, teamwork, and empowerment, offering competitive compensation, global exposure, and opportunities to lead with impact.
If you act with compassion, urgency, and ownership you’ll thrive at Ceres.
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Proposal Specialist to support Ceres’ U.S. operations by developing high-quality, client-facing proposal documents. This role focuses on preparing proposals, Statements of

Qualifications (SOQs), and RFP/RFQ responses that are clear, compelling, and fully compliant with client requirements.
The Proposal Writer will collaborate closely with proposal managers, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical teams, and business development leaders to produce well-structured content aligned with Ceres’ service standards, brand guidelines, and submission deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal Development & Writing
• Develop, write, and edit proposals, SOQs, and RFP/RFQ responses that clearly articulate Ceres’ capabilities, experience, and value proposition.
• Translate technical and operational inputs from SMEs and project teams into concise, client-focused narratives.
Compliance, Quality & Branding
• Ensure all proposal content is compliant with solicitation requirements and aligned with corporate branding guidelines.
• Proofread and edit documents to ensure grammatical accuracy, clarity, consistency, and quality.
Collaboration & Reviews
• Participate in proposal review cycles and incorporate feedback from proposal managers and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams to meet tight and competing deadlines.
Content Management & Support
• Maintain and update a centralized repository of templates, resumes, project descriptions, and case studies for reuse.
• Support formatting and visual presentation using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe tools.
• Manage document version control and coordinate final submissions.
• Assist with presentations, capability statements, and marketing collateral as required.

Required Qualifications
Experience
• 3-5 years of experience in proposal writing, content development, or technical writing.
• Prior experience in engineering, construction, disaster recovery, environmental services, or infrastructure is preferred.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Business, or a related field.
Skills
• Strong ability to draft persuasive, well-structured, and compliant proposal content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; familiarity with Adobe tools is an advantage.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Preferred

Qualifications
• Experience supporting U.S. government proposals, RFPs, RFQs, and compliance-driven documentation.
• Familiarity with APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) best practices.
• Exposure to content management systems or proposal automation tools.
• Prior experience working in a Global Capability Centre (GCC) or cross-functional, global team environment.
What to Expect
As a Proposal Writer at Ceres, you’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment, directly contributing to securing high-value contracts in the U.S. market.
You’ll gain hands-on exposure to proposal management, government contracting, and technical documentation while collaborating with proposal managers, SMEs, and cross-functional teams across India and the U.S.
This role offers a strong growth path into Senior Proposal Writer or Proposal Manager positions as you build expertise in content strategy, proposal development, and client communications.
Why Join Ceres?
At Ceres, you won’t just have a job — you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping communities recover through mission-driven work.
We offer:
• A collaborative, mission-driven work culture
• Hands-on exposure to U.S. proposal and business development processes
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development