Bid Writer- Contract Position- 12 Months Job at Allwyn North America in Chicago

Bid Writer – Contract Position – 12 Months

Base pay range: $75,000 - $80,000 per year. The position is a 12‑month contract with an opportunity to transition to full time upon successful performance.

Company Overview

Allwyn North America is a multi‑national lottery operator headquartered in Chicago. We operate the Illinois Lottery under a private management agreement and provide products and services to lotteries in the United States and Europe. Allwyn North America focuses on responsible gaming, innovation, and operational excellence.

Position Overview

As a Bid Writer, you will develop high‑quality, persuasive proposals that align with Allwyn’s strategic objectives. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure each proposal meets compliance requirements and communicates winning themes.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and refine proposal sections, ensuring alignment with structure and compliance.
• Review and enhance content created by SMEs for clarity, flow, and persuasive tone.
• Translate strategic direction, differentiators, and key themes into final content.
• Apply advanced persuasive writing techniques across assigned content.
• Support bid forms and administrative documentation for submissions.
• Maintain bid content library using Responsive (RFPIO) or similar CMS.
• Collaborate with Bid Manager to meet deadlines and proposal schedules.
• Verify compliance with RFP instructions before final compilation.
• Provide administrative support as needed (file organization, version control, final production).
• Draft and refine B2B/B2G content such as conference presentations, op‑ed articles, and trade publication submissions.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, or similar role.
• Expertise in persuasive proposal writing and strategic content development.
• Hands‑on experience using Responsive (RFPIO) or similar proposal automation tools.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality deliverables.
• Collaborative mindset with cross‑functional teamwork.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the Lottery/gaming or Information Technology industries.
• Professional certifications such as APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals).
• Familiarity with formal bid methodologies (e.g., Shipley).

Benefits

• Inclusive work environment with a focus on good causes.
• Commitment to an ambitious Social Value strategy woven into business practices.
• Core values: We Do What is Right; We Win Together; We Think Differently.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Allwyn North America is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.