RFP Technical Writer

Benchmark Education Company • Full-time • Remote (Remote from Florida, United States of America) • 1m ago

Fast Facts

The RFP Technical Writer is responsible for crafting technical narratives and responses for RFPs/RFIs related to literacy products, ensuring adherence to proposal standards and evaluation criteria while collaborating with subject matter experts.

Responsibilities: Develop, organize, and write high-quality responses to RFPs/RFIs, adhere to proposal standards, incorporate feedback, maintain product messaging, and collaborate with teams.

Skills: Strong writing and editing skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ability to convey complex ideas clearly, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or related field; 2-5+ years ELA teaching experience; familiarity with proposal development; Master’s degree preferred; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Location: Remote - Florida, United States of America

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $60,000 - $80,000.

Position Purpose:

The RFP Technical Writer plays a key role in writing technical narratives and rubrics for RFP/RFI submissions for core and supplemental literacy products for both Open Territory and State Adoptions. The RFP Technical Writer is responsible for developing, organizing, and writing high-quality responses to RFPs, RFIs, and other formal sales rubrics.

Key Responsibilities:

Write (as part of a team of subject matter experts) RFP/RFI narratives and rubric responses sometimes with very quick turnaround
Adhere to RFP requirement, instructions, and structure responses to meet evaluation criteria
Follow proposal writing standards, including readability, consistency, and professional tone
Provide read behinds for submitted drafts
Accept, evaluate, and incorporate feedback from colleagues, often multiple times in a review cycle, while adapting content and maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
Maintain consistent product messaging and updated product language and data
Develop a deep understanding of BEC products and services with key differentiators
Work collaboratively with team members and cross-functional team

Additional Responsibilities:

Attend regularly scheduled status meetings to report on workflow and content issues
Read professional journals to increase market and pedagogical knowledge
Complete time tracking documentation on a weekly basis

Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Business, or related field
2-5+ years of ELA teaching experience
Familiarity with proposal development best practices and tools
Superior writing and editing skills
Ability to write succinctly and convey complex concepts
Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple proposals simultaneously
Ability to independently manage workload, set priorities, and meet tight deadlines without constant supervision, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Qualifications Preferred: