Job Description

Actalent has an immediate opening for a Proposal Writer to join our Sales Enablement team at our East Coast Corporate office in Hanover, MD.

Compensation

Target Range: $61,000 - $65,000

Bonus Potential: based on company and individual performance

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, 401(k), PTO (20 days + 6 Holidays), Profit Sharing, etc.

Schedule

Full Time | Permanent

Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hybrid | 4 days in office - 1 day remote

Scope of Position

The Proposal Writer is responsible for developing clear, compelling, and compliant proposal content that supports bid responses, sales presentations, and strategic business development efforts. This role partners with sales, subject matter experts, and key stakeholders to translate solution strategies, value messaging, and competitive differentiators into persuasive proposal narratives aligned to RFP requirements and win themes.

Working as part of the Sales Enablement proposal team, the Proposal Writer will manage multiple active bids, coordinate input from internal stakeholders and ensure response content clearly communicates how our solutions meet customer needs. This position requires strong writing, editing, organization and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while supporting executive sales teams in staffing and outsourced services across multiple brands; Aston Carter, Actalent and Aerotek.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• RFP project management, analyzing bid requirements, creating deadlines for drafts, schedule stakeholder calls, reviews and submission
• Writing proposals and related documentation for our organization’s services through a structured proposal process
• Ensuring adherence to instructions and deadlines in formal Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFI)
• Collaborating with teams virtually to develop sales presentations based on proposal content and requirements
• Manage version control, review and stakeholder feedback to maintain accuracy and quality
• Manage content management in proposal library of templates, boilerplate text and past performance
• Updating and documenting standard content on a regular basis based on needs of business
• Collaborating with SMEs and market research to develop compelling content focused on capabilities within specific industry segments
• Utilization of Monday.com collaboration tool for project tracking and management
• Support quarterly reporting on win/losses and customer feedback
• Leverage AI tools (CoPilot) and when applicable to help craft messaging
• Partner with Sales Enablement team on any key business initiatives

Requisite Abilities and/or Skills

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree (Business, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism)
  • 2-3+ years of business, proposal and/or technical writing or transferrable experience

• Writing and Editing
  • Excellent writing, editing, grammar, punctuation and proofreading skills.
  • Strong understanding of service offerings and subject matter expertise to support accurate, compelling content.
• Organization and Accountability
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage time, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple proposals and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Able to hold teammates accountable for deadlines and responsibilities.
• Communication and Collaboration
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Collaborative team player who can also work independently as a self-starter.
  • Ability to lead team meetings virtually.
  • Comfortability with speaking to executive leadership.
• Technical Skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office experience, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Per Pay Transparency Acts: The range for this position is $61,000 - $71,000 + bonus potential of up to $6,000

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Primary Caregiver/Parental Leave)
• Profit Sharing

About Actalent

With global headquarters outside of Baltimore, MD, Actalent has an existing network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, including many of the Fortune 500. We give clients access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market, supporting engineering and science initiatives that advance how companies serve the world.

Our Aston Carter brand provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies.

Our Culture

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage all employees to bring their most authentic selves to work. To achieve these goals, we offer a range of community groups and service opportunities for all employees.

Allegis Group Foundation

The Allegis Group Foundation is a central part of our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we work and live. Did you know that the Allegis Group Foundation can accelerate your efforts to create meaningful change in our communities? Incorporated in 2000, this philanthropic arm of our business awards direct grants to nonprofit organizations and provides additional financial support through our Employee/Office Match Program.

We form strategic alliances with national organizations for the contributions they make to the communities we serve, their ability to help our organization make an impact in the marketplace, and the development offerings they have for our internal employees and consultants.

Check out our Instagram and LinkedIn to see what it’s like to be part of our team: instagram.com/weareactalent | https://www.linkedin.com/company/actalentservices

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Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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