Proposal Manager (81467)

INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS INC • Pasadena, CA

4d • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Founded in 1973, Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a leading global security company, providing a full range of physical security services to government and commercial customers on four continents. Inter-Con specializes in providing customized security services to clients whose needs exceed the capabilities of traditional guard firms. Clients include the Departments of State, Justice, Homeland Security, Energy, and Defense, as well as Fortune 500 companies, major public utilities, and ultra-high net worth individuals. Inter-Con employs over 35,000 security personnel world-wide, trained and managed by a team of professionals with unsurpassed military, law enforcement, and security experience. Inter-Con remains 100% family owned and managed and operates as the industry leader in the field of customized, high-requirement security solutions. Inter-Con is Everywhere Security Matters. The Proposal Manager will join a growing and dynamic Business Development team and be responsible for leading and developing compliant, high-quality solicitation responses for federal, state, and commercial clients. In addition to drafting and editing proposal content, the Proposal Manager will manage the full proposal lifecycle including compliance reviews, content development, coordination with cross-functional contributors, and final production for timely submission. This role requires strong attention to detail, deadline management, and experience working in structured government procurements, including responding to RFP’s RFQ’s, and related solicitations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Marketing, or other relevant major required from an accredited university
• 3+ years of direct experience in proposal development, technical writing or solicitation response within structured environments
• Proven technical writing and editing skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and CRM Platforms such as Salesforce

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of federal evaluation methodologies including technical, management, and past performance volumes.
• Experience responding to Sources Sought notices, RFIs, pre-solicitation activities, and formal government solicitations including RFPs and task orders

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly review and analyze assigned solicitations including RFPs, RFQs, task orders, and related procurement documents to understand scope of work, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements
• Manage proposal development timelines and coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure all milestones are met
• Lead strategy discussions for priority pursuits to ensure alignment with client win themes and objectives
• Draft, edit, and refine technical, management, and past performance content aligned with evaluation criteria
• Ensure all submitted proposals are polished, compliant and, consistent with the Company’s structure and branding guidelines
• Participate in debriefing sessions to gather insights on proposal performance, identify areas for improvement, and refine future strategies.
• Perform miscellaneous editing/writing and project assignments as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level