Proposal Writer

Intrado; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in public safety technology is seeking a skilled Proposal Writer to develop compliant proposals for government requests. This role involves analyzing requirements, managing projects, and collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality submissions. Candidates should have extensive writing experience and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience writing government proposals.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and project management skills.
• Ability to work with various levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling proposals for government RFPs.
• Manage end-to-end proposal development process.
• Collaborate with technical and legal teams for compliance.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Project Management

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proposal Automation Tools

Job description

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About Us

Intrado is dedicated to saving lives and protecting communities, helping them prepare for, respond to, and recover from critical events.

About Us

Intrado is dedicated to saving lives and protecting communities, helping them prepare for, respond to, and recover from critical events.

Today, our cutting-edge SaaS company is at the forefront of transforming the 911 emergency response continuum with next generation data-driven software. Intrado’s solutions allow enterprises, call takers, dispatchers, and first responders to make more informed decisions, respond quickly and safely, and ultimately serve their communities better.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Intrado is looking to hire a Proposal Writer to join our team.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Proposal Writer to join our growing team in the public safety technology sector. The Proposal Writer will be responsible for developing compelling, compliant, and responsive proposals in response to government RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs at the local, state, and federal levels. This role requires exceptional writing, editing, and project management skills, as well as the ability to collaborate across technical, legal, sales, and executive teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze government RFPs and related documents to determine proposal requirements, compliance needs, and win themes
• Provide end-to-end project management for the response process; maintaining clear and effective communication with stakeholders to clarify expectations, communicate roles and responsibilities, and ensure timely delivery of response
• Lead proposal development efforts, including content creation, formatting, and assembling compliant and persuasive responses
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, product, engineering, legal, finance) to gather input and ensure technical accuracy and alignment with client needs
• Maintain a library of proposal content, company boilerplate, and standard responses, updating materials as products, services, or certifications change
• Draft executive summaries, technical narratives, past performance references, resumes, and other proposal components
• Manage multiple concurrent deadlines and ensure timely submission of proposals.
• Support debriefs and post-proposal reviews to continuously improve proposal processes and content
• Stay current with industry trends, procurement regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, local procurement rules), and competitive positioning in the public safety technology space
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, Public Administration, or related field
• Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements
  
  

Experience

• 3+ years of experience writing government proposals, preferably within the public safety, technology, or software industry
• Comfortable working with all levels of management, including executive teams, to ensure alignment and effective communication
• Experience providing end-to-end project management for the response process; maintaining clear and effective communication with stakeholders to clarify expectations, communicate roles and responsibilities, and ensure timely delivery of response
• Strong understanding of the RFP/RFI/RFQ process and government procurement practices
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to translate technical content into clear, persuasive, and audience-appropriate language
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with proposal automation tools (e.g., Expedience, RFPIO, Loopio, Qvidian) is a plus
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure
• Collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in public safety technology solutions (e.g., NG911, CAD, RMS, emergency communications, etc.) preferred
  
  

Total Rewards

Want to love where you work? At Intrado, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes what you’d expect (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match and flexible spending accounts), and several that go above and beyond- tuition reimbursement paid parental leave, access to a robust library of personal and professional training resources, employee discounts, critical illness, hospital indemnity, access to legal support, pet insurance, identity theft protection,an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) that includes free mental health resources/support, and more! Apply today to join us inwork worth doing!

The starting salary is anticipated between $80,000 and $90,000 and will be commensurate with experience.

Intrado is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and Other Protected Categories. Our Company welcomes and encourages applications of individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Intrado maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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