About the role
Job titleProposal Technical WriterLocationBengaluru, IndiaWork TypeRemoteEmployment typeFull-timeExperience4 - 7 years in proposal writing or technical writing; U.S. public sector proposal experience preferredWorking hours2PM - 11PM IST, with a daily overlap of 3 - 4 hours with U.S. Pacific/Eastern time (typically 8:30–11:30 PM IST)
About UsPyxis Management Consulting Group (Pyxis MCG) is a management consulting firm specializing in public sector modernization. We help U.S. state and local government agencies plan, procure, and deliver complex technology and business transformation programs. With a presence across the country, we bring a practical, outcomes-focused approach to every engagement.
Role Overview:We are hiring a remote, India-based Proposal Technical Writer to be the core writer on the proposals Pyxis MCG submits to U.S. public sector agencies. You will turn RFP requirements, subject-matter input, and past performance into clear, compliant, persuasive responses.You will work daily with our U.S. business development, delivery, and leadership teams. Strong writing is the heart of this role; proposal coordination and schedule management round it out. Flexibility to work overlapping hours with U.S. time zones is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Writing:
- Write, edit, and polish proposal sections: executive summaries, technical and management approaches, staffing plans, past performance, and corporate qualifications
- Translate input from subject-matter experts into clear, concise, and persuasive narrative tailored to each agency's goals
- Review and interpret RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, statements of work, government policies, regulations, and budget documents
- Ensure consistent voice, terminology, formatting, and win themes across every volume
- Shred solicitations and build compliance matrices and response outlines
- Develop and track proposal schedules, assignments, and review cycles (e.g., Pink, Red, Gold Team)
- Coordinate contributors across time zones and support multiple proposals with competing deadlines
- Conduct research and competitive analysis to support strategic positioning and win themes
- Perform final quality checks for compliance, accuracy, and submission readiness
Collaboration:
- Join regular calls with the U.S. team during overlapping hours
- Partner with business development, proposal leads, and graphics support to produce clean, well-formatted deliverables
- Capture lessons learned after each submission to improve future responses
Required Qualifiaction:
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in proposal writing, technical writing, or proposal management, preferably in a professional services or consulting environment
- Excellent written English: research, analytical, writing, and editing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, professional deliverables
- Demonstrated ability to review and interpret government documents, policies, regulations, budgets, or procurement materials with strong attention to detail
- Experience with strategic positioning, competitive analysis, and proposal development
- Strong organizational and project management skills; proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed, cross-functional team
- Strong internet research skills and creative problem solving
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio), with the ability to produce clean, well-formatted documents
- Clear verbal communication and comfort working directly with U.S.-based colleagues
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience writing proposals for U.S. federal, state, or local government agencies (California state experience is a strong plus)
- Familiarity with U.S. public sector procurement: RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Statements of Qualifications, and state master service agreements
- Knowledge of public sector domains such as IT modernization, organizational change management, project management oversight, or independent verification and validation (IV&V)
- Prior work with an offshore or distributed team supporting U.S. clients
- APMP Foundation certification or equivalent proposal training
- Experience using AI writing tools responsibly to speed up drafting and research
- Familiarity with SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams
Work Schedule and Flexibility:This is a fully remote role based in India, working closely with a U.S. team. Flexibility is essential.
- Regular overlap of 3 - 4 hours with U.S. business hours (typically early morning or late evening IST)
- Extended or adjusted hours during peak proposal periods and in the days before submission deadlines
- Reliable high-speed internet and a professional home workspace.
Why Pyxis?Join a rapidly growing entrepreneurial consulting firm where you can directly influence company growth, shape strategic direction, and build lasting relationships with government leaders and strategic vendor partners.