Business Development & Technical Writer

Business Development \& Technical Writer

Grant and Funding Solutions Company (GAFS Co.)

South Florida \| Full\-Time \| W\-2 Employee

Salary range: $75,000 \- $88,000

HYBRID \- Must reside in South Florida. Remote work with in\-person meetings.

About GAFS Co.

Grant and Funding Solutions Company (GAFS Co.) is a growing consulting firm that helps cities, counties, nonprofits, and organizations secure funding through grants, RFPs, and strategic proposal development. Our clients rely on us to identify opportunities, craft competitive applications, and manage complex submissions across federal, state, and private funding programs.

We are expanding and looking for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial professional who can help grow the company while delivering excellent technical writing and client support.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a small but rapidly growing business with significant leadership and career growth potential.

Position Overview

The Business Development \& Technical Writer will play a key role in supporting both the growth and operations of GAFS Co. This position blends technical writing, proposal development, grant research, client engagement, and business development.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer, organized project manager, and outgoing professional who enjoys attending events, meeting new clients, and helping organizations secure funding.

This is a hands\-on role where the successful candidate will contribute directly to proposal development while also helping expand the firm’s client base. 40% travel time is expected.

Key Responsibilities

Grant \& Proposal Writing

• Draft and edit grant applications, RFP responses, and technical proposals
• Conduct funding research and identify relevant grant opportunities
• Coordinate proposal components including narratives, budgets, attachments, and compliance requirements
• Manage proposal timelines and ensure all deadlines are met
• Review and edit documents for clarity, compliance, and competitiveness

Business Development \& Client Engagement

• Represent GAFS Co. at networking events, conferences, and industry meetings
• Assist with identifying new clients and partnership opportunities
• Support marketing and outreach efforts to municipalities, nonprofits, and organizations
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and partners

Event \& Outreach Support

• Attend conferences, workshops, and trade shows throughout South Florida
• Assist with booth setup and event logistics
• Engage with potential clients and communicate GAFS Co. services
• Follow up with leads and support business development efforts

Operations \& Project Support

• Assist with client coordination and project tracking
• Support internal systems for proposal management and deadlines
• Help manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 10\+ years experience in federal funding
• Strong technical writing and editing skills
• Experience with grant writing, proposal writing, RFPs, or technical documentation
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast\-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Must reside in South Florida
• Ability to attend events and conferences throughout the region and out\-of\-state
• Ability to lift and transport materials up to 50 lbs for event setup

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing government grants or public sector proposals
• Familiarity with federal, state, or foundation funding programs
• Experience with business development or client engagement
• Background in public administration, government finance, policy, or related fields

Compensation \& Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• W\-2 full\-time employee position
• Health supplemental benefit
• Retirement savings option (IRA)
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity for significant career growth

Growth Opportunity

GAFS Co. is a growing company, and this role has exceptional growth potential.

The right candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Take on increasing leadership responsibilities
• Help shape the company’s future growth
• Lead teams and manage major projects
• Play a key role in expanding the firm’s services and client base

We are looking for someone who is excited to grow with the company and build something meaningful together.

How to Apply

Submit the following to admin@gafsco.com:

• Resume
• Writing sample (grant, proposal, or technical document preferred)
• Cover Letter

Hiring Timeline

• Applications accepted: Now through early April 2026
• Interviews: April 2026
• Selection and offer: May/June 2026
• Target start date: June 2026

Please see below for a sample of your work week schedule.

Weekly Work Structure (40 Hours)

Daily Activity Targets

Activity

Daily Target

Grant Writing / Proposal Development (Billable)

2–3 hrs

Technical Writing / RFP Sources

1 hr

Business Development

2 hrs

Grant Research / Funding Pipeline

30–45 min

Client Communications / Proposal Coordination

30–45 min

Marketing / CRM / Admin

30 min

Weekly Schedule Example

Monday – Writing \& Pipeline

9:00 – 11:30

Grant writing / proposal drafting (billable)

11:30 – 12:00

Client communications

12:00 – 1:00

Lunch

1:00 – 2:00

Technical writing / RFP sourcing

2:00 – 3:30

Business development outreach

3:30 – 4:00

Grant research / funding pipeline

4:00 – 4:30

CRM updates / lead tracking

4:30 – 5:00

Planning for upcoming proposals

Tuesday – Strategy \+ Writing

9:00 – 9:30

Weekly Strategy Meeting with Maghan

• Review pipeline
• Proposal deadlines
• Client updates
• Business development progress

9:30 – 11:30

Grant writing / proposal development

11:30 – 12:00

Client communications

12:00 – 1:00

Lunch

1:00 – 2:00

Technical writing / RFP sources

2:00 – 3:30

Business development outreach

3:30 – 4:30

Grant research / opportunity identification

4:30 – 5:00

Portal setup / proposal coordination

Wednesday – Writing \& Marketing

9:00 – 12:00

Grant writing / proposal development

12:00 – 1:00

Lunch

1:00 – 2:00

Technical writing / RFP sourcing

2:00 – 3:30

Business development outreach

3:30 – 4:30

Marketing / LinkedIn / funding alerts

4:30 – 5:00

CRM updates and pipeline tracking

Thursday – Networking \& Events Day

Morning

Attend conference, chamber event, or industry expo

Midday

Networking with potential clients

Represent GAFS Co. at booth/events

Afternoon

Follow\-up emails and lead tracking

Late afternoon

Grant writing or funding research

Friday – Training \& Planning

9:00 – 9:30

Weekly Check\-in Meeting with Maghan

Topics may include:

• Proposal status
• Client updates
• Business development leads
• Upcoming deadlines

9:30 – 11:00

Grant writing / proposal development

11:00 – 12:00

Technical writing / RFP sourcing

12:00 – 1:00

Lunch

1:00 – 2:00

Training with Maghan

Topics may include:

• Proposal development strategies
• Federal grant structures
• AI tools for research and drafting
• Compliance and evaluation criteria
• Budget narratives and scoring strategies

2:00 – 3:30

Business development outreach

3:30 – 4:30

Grant pipeline development

4:30 – 5:00

Weekly reporting and planning for next week

Weekly Output Expectations

Each week the employee should aim to produce:

Writing

• 1–3 grant drafts or major proposal sections
• Proposal portal setup for upcoming submissions

Funding Pipeline

• 10–20 new grant opportunities identified

Business Development

• 10–15 outreach contacts
• 1 networking event or conference

Marketing

• 1 funding alert or LinkedIn update

Operations

• CRM updates and proposal tracking

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: $36\.00 \- $42\.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Palm Beach, FL 33401