Proposal Writer

Button Inc.

4d•$35 - $50•Remote

About The Position

Button has been building reliable technology for government and private-sector clients since 2018, aiming to create a more sustainable future through digital transformation. Our agile, multi-disciplinary team works on impactful technology projects, from climate action to major funding programs, creating secure and user-friendly systems. We are passionate about strengthening communities through technology and expanding our reach across Canada and beyond. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our operations team and subject matter experts to develop responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), bids, government procurements, and private-sector competitive opportunities. This involves reviewing solicitation documents, identifying requirements and risks, interviewing subject matter experts to gather information, synthesizing complex technical concepts into clear and persuasive written responses, and developing content that aligns with evaluation criteria. You will also identify information gaps and work collaboratively to fill them before writing, and appropriately use AI tools to support research and drafting while maintaining accuracy, quality, and confidentiality. Success in this role hinges on understanding what to write, ascertaining specialized and technical information, and translating it to meet assessment criteria. Direct experience with public-sector procurement, government funding programs, and writing against scoring rubrics is a strong asset. While not expected to be a subject matter expert, comfort working with them and a familiarity with technology and technical conversations are important.

Requirements

Proven experience working with technical subject matter experts.
Proven experience conducting interviews and extracting information from stakeholders, including technical recruiting.
Proven experience turning incomplete or ambiguous information into well-structured written content.
Proven experience writing against evaluation criteria or scoring rubrics.
Proven experience working in fast-paced environments with competing deadlines.
Comfortable operating in a collaborative, fast-moving environment and delivering high-quality work under pressure.
Candidates must demonstrate experience in appropriate data handling practices and use of discretion regarding what information can and cannot be entered into public AI/LLM tools in order to maintain compliance with privacy, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with public-sector procurement processes, government funding programs, and writing against scoring rubrics is considered a strong asset.
Experience in Proposal writing
Experience in Grant writing
Experience in Government procurement responses
Experience in Management consulting
Experience in Public policy
Experience in Research
Experience in Technical communications
Experience in Academic writing (Master's or PhD research)
Experience in Strategy or business analysis
Familiarity and comfort level with technology and technical conversations.

Responsibilities

Reviewing solicitation documents and identifying requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission risks.
Interviewing subject matter experts to gather technical, operational, and business information.
Asking thoughtful questions to uncover information that may not be immediately apparent.
Synthesizing complex technical concepts into clear, compelling, and persuasive written responses.
Developing proposal content that aligns with evaluation criteria and scoring rubrics.
Identifying information gaps and working collaboratively to gather what is needed before writing.
Using AI tools appropriately to support research, organization, and drafting while applying strong editorial judgment to ensure accuracy, quality, and confidentiality.