State & Federal Government Bid Writer (RFP & Contract Specialist)

Job Title State & Federal Government Bid Writer (RFP & Contract Specialist) Company Skyy Screen Printing Minority-owned, community-driven custom apparel and promotional products company About Us Skyy Screen Printing exists at the intersection of craftsmanship and purpose. We print more than shirts—we print trust, reliability, and identity for schools, cities, tribes, nonprofits, and agencies. As we expand into state and federal contracting, we are seeking a bid writer who knows how to translate our capability into winning proposals that open doors and create steady, meaningful revenue. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced State & Federal Government Bid Writer to lead our pursuit of public-sector contracts. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities, writing compliant and compelling bids, managing submissions, and helping Skyy Screen Printing build a sustainable government-contract pipeline. This is a results-oriented role—measured not by pages written, but by contracts won. Key Responsibilities Opportunity Discovery • Research and identify relevant state, federal, tribal, and municipal bid opportunities • Monitor platforms such as SAM.gov, state procurement portals, and local agency postings • Evaluate opportunities for fit, margin, and win probability Proposal Development • Write, edit, and submit RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and sole-source justifications • Translate Skyy Screen Printing’s services (screen printing, embroidery, apparel, promotional items) into clear, compliant responses • Develop technical narratives, pricing support language, and compliance matrices • Ensure proposals meet all formatting, submission, and deadline requirements Compliance & Documentation • Maintain and update SAM registration, certifications, and vendor profiles • Prepare and manage documents related to: • Minority-Owned / Small Business status • W-9, insurance certificates, capability statements • Past performance and references Win Strategy & Process Improvement • Collaborate with ownership to develop bid/no-bid decisions • Track submissions, outcomes, and feedback • Continuously refine templates, boilerplate language, and pricing strategies • Build a repeatable, scalable government-bidding system Required Qualifications • Proven experience writing state and/or federal government bids • Strong understanding of government procurement processes • Exceptional writing, editing, and organizational skills • Ability to manage multiple deadlines with precision • Comfortable working independently and reporting results clearly Preferred Qualifications • Experience with print, apparel, promotional products, or manufacturing bids • Familiarity with small business, minority-owned, or SBA set-aside programs • Past success winning multi-year or recurring government contracts • Experience creating capability statements and proposal templates What Success Looks Like • First government contract win within initial months • Growing pipeline of repeat agencies and renewals • Reduced bid turnaround time with higher win rates • Skyy Screen Printing positioned as a trusted government vendor Compensation • Flexible structure: • Hourly or contract-based • Performance incentives per win (preferred) • Long-term opportunity as government revenue grows Why This Role Matters This is not a back-office position. This role builds bridges—between Skyy Screen Printing and institutions that need dependable partners. The right bid writer doesn’t just submit paperwork; they open doors that stay open. Job Type: Contract Pay: $49,426.40 - $59,524.27 per year Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job