Proposal Writer

Intrado Life & Safety, Inc.

6d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Intrado is dedicated to saving lives and protecting communities, helping them prepare for, respond to, and recover from critical events. Our cutting-edge company strives to become the most trusted, data-centric emergency services partner by uniting fragmented communications into actionable intelligence for first responders. At Intrado, all of our work truly matters. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Proposal Writer to join our growing team in the public safety technology sector. The Proposal Writer will be responsible for developing compelling, compliant, and responsive proposals in response to government RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs at the local, state, and federal levels. This role requires exceptional writing, editing, and project management skills, as well as the ability to collaborate across technical, legal, sales, and executive teams.

Requirements

3+ years of experience writing government proposals, preferably within the public safety, technology, or software industry
Comfortable working with all levels of management, including executive teams, to ensure alignment and effective communication
Experience providing end-to-end project management for the response process; maintaining clear and effective communication with stakeholders to clarify expectations, communicate roles and responsibilities, and ensure timely delivery of response
Strong understanding of the RFP/RFI/RFQ process and government procurement practices
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
Ability to translate technical content into clear, persuasive, and audience-appropriate language
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with proposal automation tools (e.g., Expedience, RFPIO, Loopio, Qvidian) is a plus
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure
Collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in public safety technology solutions (e.g., NG911, CAD, RMS, emergency communications, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze government RFPs and related documents to determine proposal requirements, compliance needs, and win themes
Provide end-to-end project management for the response process; maintaining clear and effective communication with stakeholders to clarify expectations, communicate roles and responsibilities, and ensure timely delivery of response
Lead proposal development efforts, including content creation, formatting, and assembling compliant and persuasive responses
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, product, engineering, legal, finance) to gather input and ensure technical accuracy and alignment with client needs
Maintain a library of proposal content, company boilerplate, and standard responses, updating materials as products, services, or certifications change
Draft executive summaries, technical narratives, past performance references, resumes, and other proposal components
Manage multiple concurrent deadlines and ensure timely submission of proposals.
Support debriefs and post-proposal reviews to continuously improve proposal processes and content
Stay current with industry trends, procurement regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, local procurement rules), and competitive positioning in the public safety technology space

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life and disability coverage
paid time off
a 401(k) retirement plan
paid parental leave
access to a robust library of personal and professional training resources
employee discounts
critical illness
hospital indemnity
access to legal support
pet insurance
identity theft protection
an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) that includes free mental health resources/support