RFP & Contract Proposal Lead

Safariland, LLC; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safariland, LLC in Peoria, Arizona is seeking a Contract and Proposal Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of proposals for federal, state, municipal opportunities and ensure compliant, high-quality submissions. This role supports contract review, procurement activities and documentation efforts critical to organizational success.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and proficient in MS Office, with strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in procurement, contracting, or proposal development.
• Experience with government contracts and public sector procurement preferred.
• Draft and manage complex contracts, solicitations, and technical documentation.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Strong organization with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor's degree in business, Communications, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of experience in contract administration or proposal writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the full proposal development lifecycle from opportunity identification through submission.
• Develop persuasive technical narratives and proposal responses aligned with solicitation requirements.
• Ensure proposals are compliant with government regulations, client specifications, and company standards.
• Perform contract reviews, identifying risks and ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Track proposal progress, submission status, and performance metrics.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Highly organized with attention to det

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Communications, or equivalent professional experience

2+ years of experience in contract administration or proposal writing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Safariland, LLC in Peoria, Arizona is seeking a Contract and Proposal Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of proposals for federal, state, municipal opportunities and ensure compliant, high-quality submissions. This role supports contract review, procurement activities and documentation efforts critical to organizational success.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and proficient in MS Office, with strong writing and communication skills.