Senior Proposal & BD Writer (Hybrid, Dallas)

GardaWorld; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GardaWorld in Dallas, TX is seeking a Proposal Writer to support the business development team by crafting compliant, customized proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs. You will collaborate with sales, operations, finance, and legal to present the company's value proposition and ensure timely submissions.

The role emphasizes translating complex service offerings into client-focused content, maintaining a centralized content library, and aligning with GardaWorld branding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a commercial service industry such as security, janitorial, property management, or landscaping.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in proposal writing, business writing, or grant writing.
• Proven experience managing multiple proposals and priorities simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic graphic design or desktop publishing skills for visual formatting and branded presentations, with an emphasis on Microsoft PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, writing, editing, and formatting of proposals, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Interpret solicitation requirements and ensure compliant, accurate, and timely submissions.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across departments to gather, synthesize, and incorporate content.
• Translate technical or complex service offerings into clear, client-focused value propositions.
• Maintain and manage a centralized content library with standard responses, boilerplate text, and case studies.
• Support go/no-go decisions and contribute to opportunity analysis with business development leadership.
• Ensure proposals reflect company branding and messaging standards.
• Conduct research on clients, competitors, and industry trends to tailor content appropriately.
• Track deadlines, manage timelines, and ensure all components of a proposal are completed and submitted on time.
• Assist in post-submission debriefs and process improvement efforts.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Project management

Collaboration

Detail oriented

Analytical thinking

Tech savvy

Professionalism

Industry knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Graphic design basics

Job description

GardaWorld in Dallas, TX is seeking a Proposal Writer to support the business development team by crafting compliant, customized proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs. You will collaborate with sales, operations, finance, and legal to present the company's value proposition and ensure timely submissions.

The role emphasizes translating complex service offerings into client-focused content, maintaining a centralized content library, and aligning with GardaWorld branding.