Strategic Proposal Architect

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

Job summary

ECAM is seeking a Proposal Writer in Dallas, TX (hybrid) to craft compelling, compliant proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs. You’ll work across sales, operations, finance, and legal to deliver strategic proposals that communicate ECAM’s value and align with client requirements.

The role emphasizes writing, editing, and formatting, with a strong focus on branding, content management, and timely submissions. 75k–85k salary, hybrid Dallas base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years 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 & Editing

Project Management

Collaboration & Communication

Detail-Oriented

Analytical Thinking

Tech-Savvy

Professionalism

Industry Knowledge (Preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Business

5+ years in commercial service industries

2–5 years in proposal or grant writing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Basic graphic design/desktop publishing (PowerPoint)

Job description

ECAM is seeking a Proposal Writer in Dallas, TX (hybrid) to craft compelling, compliant proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs. You’ll work across sales, operations, finance, and legal to deliver strategic proposals that communicate ECAM’s value and align with client requirements.

The role emphasizes writing, editing, and formatting, with a strong focus on branding, content management, and timely submissions. 75k–85k salary, hybrid Dallas base.