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Ascensus · 2 weeks ago

RFP Writer

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America. The Senior RFP Writer plays a key role within the Business Development team in the Government Savings Division, responsible for developing compelling responses to Requests for Proposals and other client questionnaires to support business opportunities and client retention.

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Responsibilities

Lead the creation, coordination, and submission of high-quality RFP, RFI, and due diligence responses
Collaborate with Product, Relationship Management, Business Development, and cross-functional stakeholders including Legal, Compliance, and Operations to gather accurate and relevant content
Write clear, well-structured, and persuasive responses tailored to the needs of each prospect or client
Ensure responses are complete, compliant with requirements, and professionally presented
Manage complex proposal timelines, delegate tasks, track inputs, and ensure timely delivery of all response materials
Maintain and continuously improve a centralized proposal content library (e.g., in RFPIO or Loopio)
Apply editorial rigor and detail orientation to ensure grammatical accuracy, formatting consistency, and tone alignment across all content
Lead the creation, refinement, and management of high-impact pitch decks, Finals presentations, and Due Diligence materials to support strategic business development and client engagement efforts
Contribute to the improvement of internal proposal processes and documentation practices

Qualification

RFP writingProposal managementProject managementProposal automation toolsFinancial services experienceEditing skillsProofreading skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree
Minimum 5 years of experience in RFP or proposal writing, preferably in financial services
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of grammar, tone, and structure
Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple inputs
Experience working cross-functionally to gather and synthesize input from subject matter experts
High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering polished, high-quality work

Preferred

Experience with proposal automation tools (e.g., RFPIO, Loopio)
Familiarity with government-sponsored savings programs (529, ABLE, or state-facilitated retirement plans)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and regulated environment

Benefits

401(k) match
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Company

Ascensus

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Ascensus delivers high-quality solutions for every segment of the retirement plan marketplace.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Atlas Merchant Capital
2021-04-26Acquired
2019-02-19Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Marc Mehlman
Chief Financial Officer
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Marc Doucette
Regional Vice President
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