Public Sector RFP Specialist

Worldpay • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Worldpay is seeking a Public Sector RFP Specialist/Writer to join its ever-evolving Enterprise RFP team. This role involves collaborating with Public Sector Sales, Solutions Consultants, Legal, Risk, Product, and Pricing teams to develop high-quality, fully compliant proposal responses for federal, state, and local government, utilities, higher education, and other public sector organizations. The specialist will produce professionally written proposals that clearly articulate Worldpay’s value proposition, payment technology capabilities, and differentiators, ensuring alignment with government procurement requirements and evaluation criteria. The Enterprise RFP Team manages Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for medium to large existing clients and prospective clients across diverse segments, including a growing portfolio in federal, state, and local government, utilities, higher education, and other public sector organizations. The team works hand in hand with Public Sector Sales, Legal, Compliance, and Solutions Consulting teams, managing approximately $600 million worth of RFPs each year.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing successful proposals with federal, state, and/or local government entities.
• Professional level of written and spoken English, with excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences at all organizational levels.
• Deep understanding of public sector procurement processes, RFP/RFI structures, compliance matrices, solicitation scoring methodologies, and mandatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage complex projects from intake through submission.
• Strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate Worldpay’s mission, values, and products into persuasive, tailored public sector proposals.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of public sector solicitation formats and government procurement cycles.
• Familiarity with PCI, data security, fraud prevention, and compliance topics common in public sector evaluations.
• Experience with proposal management software such as Loopio, Responsive, or Qvidian, and Salesforce.
• Experience in the financial services or payments industry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Public Sector Sales, Solutions Consultants, Legal, Risk, Product, and Pricing teams to develop high-quality, fully compliant proposal responses for federal, state, and local government, utilities, higher education, and other public sector organizations.
• Produce professionally written proposals that clearly articulate Worldpay’s value proposition, payment technology capabilities, and differentiators, ensuring alignment with government procurement requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams from intake to submission, ensuring all stakeholders contribute required material and follow agreed timelines.
• Manage multiple, simultaneous RFPs/RFIs, often under tight deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the business to drive high-quality, accurate, and timely proposal outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees