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The Proposal Writer develops high-quality, compliant proposals for Rural Metro Fire, Capstone Fire & Safety Management, and Solomon Safety, which provide fire protection, emergency medical services (EMS), and safety solutions for high-risk industries and communities across the U.S. This role synthesizes complex technical, operational, and financial information into compelling, client-focused narratives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client needs, improve win rates, and increase proposal quality and quantity.
Position Essential Functions
- Research, write, and edit proposals, including executive summaries and technical sections, synthesizing information about fire protection, EMS, and safety solutions into clear, compliant narratives tailored to affiliate offerings
- Win Rate and Quality Improvement : Enhance proposal win rates, quality, and quantity by refining content strategies and aligning submissions with prospective customer needs
- Maintain a repository of proposal content, including boilerplate materials and case studies for fire protection, EMS, and safety solutions
- Work with subject matter experts, fire and EMS professionals, safety specialists, finance, legal, operational leaders, and business development teams to integrate technical, financial, and legal details
- Manage schedules, coordinate inputs across affiliates, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality proposals
- Compliance and Quality
- Analyze RFPs for requirements, ensuring compliance with formatting and content guidelines
- Incorporate cost-related value propositions, collaborating with finance to align with budgets without building them
- Review drafts for accuracy, coherence, and alignment with Brindlee Fire Services’ brand
- Contribute to debriefs and process enhancements to improve future submissions
Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, or related field2–5 years of experience in proposal or technical writingProven ability to synthesize complex technical, financial, and legal informationExperience incorporating cost-related details into proposalsExceptional writing, editing, and proofreading with attention to detailStrong project management to handle multiple deadlines across affiliatesProficiency in Microsoft Office and proposal tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint)Ability to interpret RFPs and craft tailored, compliant responsesStrong collaboration with diverse teams, including fire / EMS professionals, safety specialists, finance, legal, and operationsBasic financial acumen for cost-related value propositionsTo apply visit RuralMetroFire.comSeniority level
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