Strategic Proposal Writer – Hybrid Dallas

Garda World Security; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Garda World Security in Dallas, TX is seeking a Proposal Writer to develop persuasive, compliant proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal to communicate our value proposition and align with client requirements.

The role requires strong writing, editing, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals under tight deadlines while upholding brand standards and client focus.

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 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, with emphasis on 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

Writing & Editing

Project Management

Collaboration & Communication

Detail-Oriented

Analytical Thinking

Tech-Savvy

Professionalism

Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in English / related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Graphic Design Tools

Job description

Garda World Security in Dallas, TX is seeking a Proposal Writer to develop persuasive, compliant proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal to communicate our value proposition and align with client requirements.

The role requires strong writing, editing, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals under tight deadlines while upholding brand standards and client focus.