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Remote proposal specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in government contracting, technology, consulting, and professional services. Employers hiring remotely right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Geosyntec Consultants, and NV5. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Proposal Project Specialist is responsible for managing the proposal development process for less complex, custom bids, from receipt of the RFP through proposal submission. This individual will have specialized knowledge of their primary business segment, with the ability to support other segments as needed. The Proposal Project Specialist is responsible for concurrently managing multiple proposals with aggressive deadlines. They support follow-up, finalist, and contracting activities, as needed.
Essential Functions
- Manage assigned proposal projects to include: analysis, research, writing/editing responses to RFI/RFP questionnaires; negotiating requirements in any RFP questionnaires with appropriate cross-functional SMEs; creating proposal documents and other exhibits to support the defined sales strategy and strengths of company’s product and service offerings.
- Managing and facilitating requirements to ensure they are in line with the corporate position; working with cross-functional SMEs to get agreements to requirements and increase our overall requirements compliance.
- Working cross-functionally to execute proposal projects, including cross- functional team communications, timelines, and follow-up, to ensure accurate, complete and quality input from operational areas to complete proposal production for on time delivery.
- Generating proposal and sales documents while adhering to corporate marketing standards, department guidelines, templates, and styles.
- Coordinating production and shipping to ensure accurate and on- time delivery.
- Resolving issues and conflict with appropriate escalation.
- Serve as Proposal Management Subject Matter Expert for various matrix partners.
- As appropriate, develop market and client industry specific responses.
- Contribute to culture of continuous improvements and shares ownership of process improvement efforts.
- Display sound critical thinking skills, brings forth ideas.
- Actively participate in ad hoc projects and process ownership/responsibility, working with both internal partners and cross-functional partners to define, develop, and implement process improvements.
- Provide training, coaching, and mentoring of new team members as it relates to proposals and/or projects applicable to the Proposal Project Specialist role.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Pre-Law, English, Journalism or Communication or equivalent work experience.
- Master’s degree highly preferred.
- Project management and previous full proposal cycle experience.
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload. For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 74,600 - 124,400 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.
About Evernorth Health Services
Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
The Proposal Project Specialist is responsible for managing the proposal development process for less complex, custom bids, from receipt of the RFP through proposal submission. This individual will have specialized knowledge of their primary business segment, with the ability to support other segments as needed. The Proposal Project Specialist is responsible for concurrently managing multiple proposals with aggressive deadlines. They support follow-up, finalist, and contracting activities, as needed.
Essential Functions
- Manage assigned proposal projects to include: analysis, research, writing/editing responses to RFI/RFP questionnaires; negotiating requirements in any RFP questionnaires with appropriate cross-functional SMEs; creating proposal documents and other exhibits to support the defined sales strategy and strengths of company’s product and service offerings.
- Managing and facilitating requirements to ensure they are in line with the corporate position; working with cross-functional SMEs to get agreements to requirements and increase our overall requirements compliance.
- Working cross-functionally to execute proposal projects, including cross- functional team communications, timelines, and follow-up, to ensure accurate, complete and quality input from operational areas to complete proposal production for on time delivery.
- Generating proposal and sales documents while adhering to corporate marketing standards, department guidelines, templates, and styles.
- Coordinating production and shipping to ensure accurate and on- time delivery.
- Resolving issues and conflict with appropriate escalation.
- Serve as Proposal Management Subject Matter Expert for various matrix partners.
- As appropriate, develop market and client industry specific responses.
- Contribute to culture of continuous improvements and shares ownership of process improvement efforts.
- Display sound critical thinking skills, brings forth ideas.
- Actively participate in ad hoc projects and process ownership/responsibility, working with both internal partners and cross-functional partners to define, develop, and implement process improvements.
- Provide training, coaching, and mentoring of new team members as it relates to proposals and/or projects applicable to the Proposal Project Specialist role.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Pre-Law, English, Journalism or Communication or equivalent work experience.
- Master’s degree highly preferred.
- Project management and previous full proposal cycle experience.
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload. For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 74,600 - 124,400 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.
About Evernorth Health Services
Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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Who's Hiring
- Thermo Fisher Scientific10
- Geosyntec Consultants2
- NV51
- Budget1
- DCS1
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote proposal specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in English, communications, business, or a related field
- Experience writing and editing responses to federal or commercial RFPs and RFQs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint for proposal production
- Familiarity with proposal management tools such as Loopio, RFPIO, or Qvidian
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation compliance and Section L and M requirements
- APMP Foundation or Practitioner certification preferred for federal contracting roles
Tips for Your Remote Proposal Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote proposal specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your sector experience and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings.
Show your async writing skills upfront
Remote proposal teams run on written communication. Lead your resume and cover letter with examples of RFP responses, compliance documents, or cross-functional coordination you handled without real-time meetings. Employers want proof you produce clearly without someone looking over your shoulder.
Build a proposal portfolio before you apply
Compile anonymized or redacted samples of proposals you've written or contributed to, including executive summaries, past performance sections, and compliance matrices. Remote hiring managers often make decisions from documents alone, so your samples do more work than your resume.
Name the remote tools you already use
Call out specific platforms in your application: SharePoint, Confluence, Loopio, RFPIO, or whatever proposal and document collaboration tools you've worked in. Remote proposal teams need people who can plug in without a setup ramp.
Remote Proposal Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote proposal specialist job?
Target companies with distributed teams and ongoing bid pipelines, particularly in government contracting, IT services, and consulting, where remote proposal work is well-established. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, the ability to manage deadlines without in-person oversight, and familiarity with tools like SharePoint, Proposal Management Software, and collaborative document platforms. Demonstrating past wins, compliance knowledge, and async work habits gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote proposal specialists?
Companies hiring remote proposal specialists right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Geosyntec Consultants, and NV5, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first firms and distributed teams in government contracting, technology services, and professional consulting are the most consistent sources of remote proposal specialist openings.
Can you get a remote proposal specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Smaller remote-first contractors and consulting firms are the most likely to hire entry-level candidates. You can strengthen your case by building a writing portfolio, completing a proposal management certificate, and showing you can coordinate across tools like Google Workspace and project management platforms.
Do you need a degree for remote proposal specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated writing ability, attention to compliance requirements, and proposal win history over a specific degree. A portfolio showing successful bids, familiarity with RFP response formats, and certifications like APMP credentials can carry significant weight, especially at remote-first firms that evaluate candidates on work output rather than credentials alone.
Which industries hire the most remote proposal specialists?
Remote proposal specialist roles concentrate in Science & Research and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely heavily on distributed teams to manage continuous bid cycles across multiple clients and contracts, making remote proposal specialists a practical and common hire.
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