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Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

Position Summary :

The Senior RFP Writer plays a key role within Ascensus' Business Development team in the Government Savings Division , which administers state-facilitated savings programs, including 529 education, ABLE disability, and retirement plans.

This position is responsible for developing compelling, accurate, and strategic responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) , Requests for Information (RFIs) , and other client questionnaires that support both new business opportunities and existing client retention . The ideal candidate will bring superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills , a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex deliverables under tight deadlines. This role calls for someone who is equal parts communicator, project manager, and strategic thinker.

The Senior RFP Writer will collaborate with colleagues across Business Development, Relationship Management, and Product , and work closely with Legal, Compliance, and Operations to produce responses that are aligned with Ascensus's strategic goals and demonstrate our capabilities effectively. The position includes a dotted-line relationship to Relationship Management , reflecting its dual focus on growth and client retention.

Key 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

Qualifications :

The national average salary range for this role is75k-85k in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits.This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case-by-case basis. Other rewards and benefits may include : 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc. For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com / #Benefits.

Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about validity of a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website.

For all virtual remote positions, in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions, we require an uninterrupted virtual work space and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally, there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 MBps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building, then a stronger connection is required. If you are unsure of your internet speed, please check with your service provider. Note : For call center roles specifically, it is a requirement to either hardwire your equipment directly to the internet router or ensure your workstation is in close proximity to the router. Please ensure that you are able to meet these expectations before applying.

Ascensus provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and / or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, criminal conviction record or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws ("Protected Status").