Description

The Senior Proposal Writer is responsible for timely completion and strategic development of high-quality, competitive proposal content. This individual serves as a senior member of the proposal team and partners cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product management, and implementation throughout the proposal content writing process. The Senior Proposal Writer plays a critical role in shaping a prospect’s expectations of Tyler’s solutions through differentiated messaging, market-aligned positioning, and deep institutional knowledge.

Responsibilities

Develops compelling, market-informed proposal narratives that synthesize existing content, new SME inputs, and product positioning into persuasive, customer-focused responses
Owns development of complex and high-visibility RFx sections from strategy and outline creation through final review
Applies deep product, industry, and institutional knowledge to position Tyler solutions effectively against competitor offerings and evolving market trends
Reviews, edits, and proofreads proposal content and related materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, compliance, and alignment with strategic messaging
Mentors and trains proposal writers and cross-functional contributors on proposal best practices, content standards, and effective positioning techniques
Manages multiple complex projects simultaneously, maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail
Leverages proposal team tools, templates, and knowledge repositories to drive efficiency, accuracy, and content standardization
Contributes to the evolution of writing processes, tools, and best practices to improve quality, scalability, and team performance
Leads internal writing-focused trainings and workshops
Owns the evolution and maintenance of Tyler’s proposal style guidelines

Qualifications

BS/BA in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field
3+ years of experience in a proposal writing role, with demonstrated success writing client-focused, persuasive proposal content
Strong professional and persuasive written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, customer-focused messaging
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (both independently and as a team player)
Exceptional attention to detail, follow-up, and quality control standards
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously
Experience in public sector software industry or persuasive writing
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, in addition to Adobe
Advanced skills in Qvidian architecture and content management

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