IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is looking for a Proposals Writer to support IXL’s proposals development strategy. In this role, you will collaborate with our sales and curriculum teams to develop winning proposals that effectively communicate IXL’s product value and foster strong district partnerships.  #LI-TM1

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about IXL’s mission to impact education.

This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office.

*Please include writing samples along with your resume.*

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand requirements 
• Work with the Proposals Manager to develop response strategy
• Develop draft outline of response approach for each proposal section
• Collaborate with sales, curriculum, product, contracts, security, and other teams to gather information and language needed for responses
• Develop compliant and compelling proposals for IXL and our family of brands, tailoring existing content and developing new content based on subject matter expert (SME) input to convey win themes 
• Ensure high-quality, error-free, and professional proposal documents
• Work with the Proposals team to assemble fully responsive proposal packages for on-time submission
• Maintain and update proposal content library
• Support catalog bids and other proposal tasks as needed
• Provide copywriting support to sales teams as needed

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• BA/BS degree
• 3-5 years of experience as a proposal writer, grant writer, or copy writer 
• Excellent English writing and grammar skills
• Ability to develop prose from bullet point inputs and conversations
• Deadline driven with ability to multitask and meet fast turnaround times
• Exceptionally detail-oriented, with a focus on quality, clarity, and consistency
• Experience with Google Applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with K-12 education field a plus

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000 to $100,000 + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.