Proposal Writers for hire in Philadelphia, PA

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    381

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    13%
    Analysis Skills
    10%
    Organizational Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    58%
    Master's degree
    30%
    Doctorate
    12%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
  • Current company

    • LOCKHEED MARTIN
    • Wells Fargo
    • Concentra
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    67%
    Less than a year
    17%
    More than 5 years
    17%

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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026

Proposal Writer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Philadelphia, PA: $84,950 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $70,902 – $101,782 yearly
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  • Proposal Specialist

    Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Grants Consultant

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPRBLS

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills
  • Digital Marketing Strategist

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Google Ads Display CertificationGoogle Analytics CertificationGoogle Ads Search Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsGoogle Ad ManagerOnline MarketingDigital MarketingMarketingSEO
  • Sr. Writer

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseChartered Financial Analyst

    Skills

    Time ManagementAP StyleEditorial GuidelinesNewsletter Content DraftingNewsletters (Communication Methods)Research
  • Third Party Administrator RFP Developer

    Cinnaminson, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    ITIL Certification

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningProposal WritingProofreadingProject ManagementManaging ProjectsContent Management
  • Proposal Coordinator

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication Skills

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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 organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for proposal writers?

Common licenses or certifications for proposal writers include: Driver's License, PMP 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: sr writer, grants consultant and grant writer.

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 Philadelphia, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a proposal writer?

Most proposal writers have 16 years of professional experience.

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