Proposal Strategy and Development Specialist

🇺🇸 West Lafayette, Indiana 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ June 10th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Purdue University is hiring a Proposal Strategy and Development Specialist. The role advances Purdue's research enterprise by integrating data, technology, and AI into proposal development, delivering scalable resources and expert guidance to enhance proposal competitiveness across the institution.

Highlights

Advance research proposals through strategic data use and AI integration.
Design and deliver scalable proposal resources and tools.
Support faculty across disciplines with proposal guidance and content.
Leverage AI tools for writing, analysis, and workflow efficiency.
Develop and manage technology-enabled templates and resources.
Require Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communication, Science, Engineering, or related fields.
Need 3+ years of professional experience in grant writing or research development.
Strong skills in grant writing, editing, data analysis, and project management.
Experience in higher education or similar complex organizational environments.
Position is exempt, requires background check, and does not sponsor employment authorization.

Proposal Strategy and Development Specialist Full Description

Job Summary

The Proposal Strategy and Development Specialist is a research development professional who advances Purdue's research enterprise through the strategic use of data, technology, and artificial intelligence in proposal development. This position operates at the intersection of research strategy, writing, data analysis and faculty relationships, providing expert guidance and tangible deliverables that strengthen the competitiveness of Purdue's externally funded proposals. The role focuses on designing and delivering scalable, high-quality proposal resources and tools that support high-interest funding opportunities, extend strategic support to faculty across the institution, and enhance the efficiency, consistency, and impact of services delivered by the Office of Research.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communication, Science Engineering or a related field
Three or more years of professional experience in grant writing, proposal development, research development, or a closely related function
Experience supporting proposal development in higher education, research or similarly complex organizational environment
Strong grant writing, editing, and proposal strategy skills with the ability to develop clear, compelling and well-structured content aligned with sponsor expectations
Demonstrated AI competency and digital literacy, including the ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to support writing, analysis, and workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn and adopt emerging technologies
Ability to synthesize complex technical and non-technical information into accessible, faculty facing guidance and resources
Proficiency in applying data-informed approaches to support planning, prioritization, and continuous improvement
Experience developing and managing technology-enabled, scalable resources, templates, or tools for broad user audiences
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and meet deadlines
Effective collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work with faculty and staff across disciplines and organizational units

What We Want You To Know: