Proposal Writer

RADISE International · India

About RADISE India Pvt Ltd

RADISE India is a dynamic and exciting place to work with a focus on smart infrastructure. RADISE India is part of an ecosystem of companies — RADISE INTERNATIONAL, Smart Structures, Applied Foundation Testing, CRAIG A SMITH & ASSOCIATES, and ETAGRA Inc — that together form the SMART INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP (SIG): a $50M organization with 350+ employees, growing steadily. Our clients span Transportation, Waste Water, Ports, High-Rise Buildings, Bridges, Tunnels, and Power Plants.

About the Role

RADISE India is seeking a versatile Proposal Writer to join our Hyderabad team. This role blends market/bid research with proposal coordination and writing, supporting our Engineering & IT Staffing proposals for US Federal, SLED opportunities. The ideal candidate can identify and track bidding opportunities, maintain CRM data, and then carry those opportunities through to compliant, well-written, and professionally packaged proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Market Research & Bid Identification

• Identify and Analyze U.S. Federal, SLED RFPs, RFQs, and task orders, especially those related to Engineering, IT Staffing, instrumentation, sensor-based monitoring systems, data management solutions, and other smart infrastructure initiatives.

• Monitor changes in advertisement dates, addenda, and award notifications; keep CRM/ERP records current and accurate.

• Conduct primary and secondary research using data collection methods such as polls, focus groups, and surveys.

• Apply working knowledge of data warehousing and mining to support opportunity tracking and reporting.

• Generate weekly/monthly pipeline and research reports; participate in sales/BD meetings.

• Apply knowledge of the US Procurement process to prioritize and qualify opportunities.

Proposal Coordination & Writing

• Build compliance matrices and proposal schedules covering the full lifecycle from initiation to delivery.

• Write non-technical proposal sections — project descriptions, resumes, team qualifications, and management plans.

• Serves as the primary point of contact to all team members (internal and external) for questions related to RFP requirements.

• Produce initial and final proposal drafts with a focus on responsiveness, accuracy, and clean document layout.

• Perform quality checks on final proposal packages, ensuring the “Three C’s” of proposal development: compelling, compliant, and comprehensive.

• Experience with proposal development tools (e.g., SharePoint, Smartsheet, Deltek, Proposify, or GovWin IQ) is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Communications, or a related technical discipline.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in the Architectural, Engineering or Construction industry is preferred and experience in IT Staffing pursuits is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. Federal and State procurement processes, particularly in relation to agencies such as DOT, USDA, FDOT, GSA, Army Corps, and FEMA.

• Excellent use of the English language, strong writing skills, and an ability to solve problems quickly in a fast-paced environment Competent in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; comfortable meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with CRM/ERP systems.

Benefits

• Health insurance

• Paid time off / Paid sick time

• Provident Fund

Additional Requirements

• Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Hyderabad, Telangana before starting work (required).

• Willingness to work evening shift hours aligned with US business hours.

Work Location: In person

Location: Onsite – Hyderabad, Telangana

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule : Monday to Friday,4:00 PM – 1:00 AM IST (to overlap with US EST business hours) – Work from office