Proposal Writer - Defense

Blue Yonder•Dallas, TX

7d•$91,112 - $114,888•Remote

About The Position

Blue Yonder Defense Solutions (BYDS) is seeking a talented and motivated Proposal Writer to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating compelling proposals and presentations that showcase our company and solutions to potential clients. You will work closely with the sales team and subject matter experts to gather information, understand client requirements, and create proposals that meet their needs. You will also be responsible for ensuring proposals are accurate, complete, and delivered on time.

Requirements

5+ years of proposal writing experience in enterprise SaaS, supply chain, retail technology, or adjacent B2B environments
Demonstrated success supporting complex, multi-million-dollar enterprise pursuits
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Strong project management discipline with the ability to manage multiple high-priority deadlines
Ability to synthesize technical, financial, and operational inputs into cohesive narratives
Experience working directly with Sales leadership and executive stakeholders
Familiarity with proposal management tools (e.g., Loopio, RFPIO, SharePoint, Salesforce) preferred
Comfort operating in a matrixed, global organization

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting IPO-stage or PE-backed growth organizations
Understanding of supply chain planning, merchandising, AI/ML-driven SaaS platforms
Strong executive presence and ability to influence without authority
Passion for building scalable proposal processes and leveraging AI to improve efficiency

Responsibilities

Lead the development of strategic, compliant, and persuasive responses to RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and executive proposals
Partner directly with Sales Leaders to shape deal strategy and tailor messaging to enterprise buyers
Translate technical and product inputs into clear, benefit-driven content aligned to customer pain points
Drive proposal timelines, coordinate cross-functional contributors, and ensure on-time submission
Maintain and evolve a content library, reusable assets, and proposal best practices
Ensure brand consistency, executive tone, and value-based positioning across all submissions
Continuously improve win themes, differentiators, and competitive positioning
Support executive summaries, solution narratives, and presentation materials for late-stage opportunities
Contribute to proposal process optimization, automation, and AI-assisted content generation initiatives