Proposal Manager - Business Proposal Writer

Proposal Manager

Location: Hybrid in Woodinville, WA office

About the Role

Are you a skilled writer who thrives on crafting compelling proposals that win business? We’re looking for a Proposal Writer / RFP Specialist to join our growing team and lead the development of persuasive, strategic proposals that help us acquire new clients and renew existing partnerships. This role is rooted in for-profit business development, not nonprofit fundraising — ideal for candidates with experience in grant writing, RFP management, or business proposal creation who are ready to contribute to a high-impact, client-focused team.

What You’ll Do

• Own the end-to-end proposal writing process, ensuring compliance with RFP instructions and requirements.
• Draft, edit, and refine persuasive business proposals that clearly articulate BDA’s value proposition.
• Collaborate with internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather and integrate key information.
• Manage deadlines and project workflows using online proposal management systems (Ariba, SAP, Workday, etc.).
• Maintain project tracking tools to ensure all deliverables are completed on time.
• Assist with creative ideation and brainstorming for presentation themes, messaging, and client engagement strategies.
• Prepare additional supporting materials such as PowerPoint presentations, implementation schedules, and agendas.
• Conduct competitive research and analysis to strengthen proposal strategies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our proposal process, refining templates, messaging, and content organization.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality while working closely with executive leadership and sales teams.

What you Bring

• Extensive experience writing long-form RFPs that effectively blend customer-focused insights with BDA’s brand voice.
• Strong research and analysis skills to develop compelling narratives that differentiate BDA from competitors.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, with a track record of successfully managing multiple proposals under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) and experience using online proposal management tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments, gather insights, and ensure alignment on proposal strategy.
• A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, actively contributing to group discussions, brainstorming, and strategy while also excelling in independent research and writing.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to craft persuasive, customized responses tailored to each opportunity.
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently while staying proactive and communicative with the team.
• An ability to think creatively and contribute fresh ideas to enhance proposals and presentations.

What’s in It for You (why join this team):

• Be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and high-impact team that plays a critical role in BDA’s growth (we are on a growth path to $1B)
• Work in an environment that values creativity, customer focus, and excellence and LOVES to WIN!
• Engage with enterprise and Fortune 500 clients, making a direct impact on high-value business opportunities.
• Enjoy opportunities for growth and professional development within a company that prioritizes innovation and continuous improvement.

📌 Note: As part of the interview process, we will request writing samples to assess your experience and fit for this role.

Our Core Values:

• BDA is a Team and a Family
• Always Strive to Be The Best
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Tigger Attitude
• Work Hard, Play Hard
• Make It Happen the Best Way
• Total Client Affinity & Advocacy

Want to learn more? So much to explore

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bda_inc/
• BDA Careers Page: https://www.bdainc.com/careers/
• LinkedIn – BDA page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bdainc/
• swagup (a BDA company) Ecommerce site: https://www.swagup.com/
• Idea Planet (a BDA company): https://www.ideaplanetlp.com/about

We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. If you are hired at BDA, your compensation will be determined based on factors that may include geographic location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any offer. In the spirit of pay transparency, the range listed is the full base salary range for the role and hiring at the top of the range would not be typical, in order to allow for future salary growth. The range listed is just one component of BDA’s total compensation and rewards programs, which includes: robust PTO; vacation, a paid volunteer day, holidays and summer Fridays, Benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, 401k; tuition reimbursement, mental health and financial wellness programs and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement. Certain revenue-generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation. 

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