Proposal Writers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Analysis Skills
- 7%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 67%
- Master's degree
- 24%
- Doctorate
- 4%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Molina Healthcare
Motorola Solutions
Allied Universal Security Services
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 7, 2026
Proposal Writer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $56,911 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,357 – $94,272 yearly
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Lead Proposal Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWriting SkillsPart-time Educator (Substitute Teacher)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningInterviewingSenior Proposal Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Social Media Management ToolsHootsuiteCertified Notary PublicLEED Green AssociateLEED CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsVeterinary Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsMicrosoft OfficeSenior Proposal Writer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Real Estate LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsWriting SkillsRequest for ProposalGrant Writer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistAEDCPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperiencePresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsRetail Sales TransactionsContract Salesforce Analyst and Technical Report Writer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipCRM Software
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What's the average time to fill a proposal writer role?
The average time to fill a proposal writer role is 27 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do proposal writers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a proposal writer include: communication skills, analysis skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for proposal writers?
Common licenses or certifications for proposal writers include: Driver's License, Certified Notary Public and CPR.
What are some job titles related to proposal writers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to proposal writers include: contract salesforce analyst and technical report writer, grant writer and proposal operations manager.
What level of education is common for a proposal writer?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a proposal writer in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a proposal writer?
Most proposal writers have 13 years of professional experience.
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