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TYPE OF WORK
Part Time
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SALARY
400
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HOURS PER WEEK
20
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DATE UPDATED
Nov 15, 2025
Company: RLW Consulting
Location: Remote
Hours: Part-time (20 hours/week, U.S. business hours - PST, EST, MST, or CST)
Compensation: Base pay only (no additional benefits)
Reports to: Jonetta White | Founder, Principal & CEO
About RLW Consulting
RLW Consulting is a U.S.-based strategy and business development firm that helps organizations identify and secure funding across five key areas: donations, grants, loans, investments, and commercial and government contracts. We provide high-quality consulting, writing, and project management support to nonprofits, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.
This role sits within our contract revenue practice, which focuses on helping organizations identify, pursue, and win commercial and government contracts. We develop compliant, persuasive, and professionally formatted proposals that help clients succeed in competitive solicitations. Our remote team values professional writing, precise research, and accountability in everything we deliver. Our culture values accuracy, independence, professionalism, and accountability.
Position Overview
The Commercial & Government Contracts Specialist will lead proposal writing and document preparation for client bids and occasionally for RLW Consulting’s own RFP submissions. This role requires excellent English, a strong understanding of RFP structures, and the ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously. Candidates must be familiar with U.S. federal, state, and local government contracting, including frameworks such as FAR and DFARS, and platforms like Ariba,
Key Responsibilities
Write, edit, and submit RFP responses, statements of qualifications, and cover letters for both clients and RLW Consulting’s internal bids.
Interpret solicitation requirements; ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS standards; research opportunities via Ariba,
Manage your own proposal schedules, set milestones, track deadlines, and coordinate across project participants to ensure timely submissions.
Build and maintain reusable proposal content, templates, and libraries for client and internal use.
Assist in preparing cost proposals and ensure all attachments meet formatting and compliance requirements.
Create and format PowerPoint decks, resumes, and other supporting proposal materials.
Log opportunities, proposals, and deliverables in Bitrix24 and maintain accurate records of outcomes.
Support
Maintain accurate records of solicitations, deadlines, and deliverables.
Use AI tools for formatting, data collection, or structure only; final work must be written and edited independently. Research should be collected through multiple sources, including AI, and reviewed and analyzed by a human.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in English, Public Administration, Business, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in U.S. government or commercial proposal writing.
Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and related procurement standards.
Familiarity with Ariba, GovWin,
Proven ability to self-manage projects, scheduling tasks, tracking milestones, and following up with contributors.
Experience building or managing proposal content libraries and templates.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Bitrix24 (or similar CRM).
Excellent English writing and editing skills with exceptional attention to detail.
APMP certification (Foundation or higher) strongly preferred.
Application Requirements
Resume (PDF)
Writing sample (2–3 examples)
Two professional references
Additional Information
This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and key responsibilities associated with this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, or qualifications required. RLW Consulting reserves the right to modify, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve.
