Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.
Job DescriptionAllied Universal® is hiring a Proposal Development Manager. The Proposal Development Manager Is responsible for the technical proposal responses for Commerical Request for Proposal (RFPs). This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, compliant proposals aligned with organizational goals. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, coordinating with Business Development Managers and SMEs, assigning tasks, and ensuring deadlines are met. The role also involves authoring, proofreading, and editing content for clarity and compliance, as well as maintaining a proposal content library.
This is an in-office roleOwn the full proposal lifecycle for commercial RFPs, ensuring strategic alignment and on-time delivery
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Write, edit, and review proposal content to ensure high quality, persuasiveness, and alignment with sales strategiesReview and interpret RFPs and technical responses to ensure compliance with requirements and customer needs, while ensuring all content is well-written, clear, and relevantCollaborate closely with the sales team and retention specialists to maintain consistency In proposals and follow established proposal development processesCreate initial drafts, assign tasks, and manage workload distribution across team members in various locations and time zonesManage project timelines and deadlines, ensuring deliverables meet standards, while using project management tools to track progress, allocate resources, and report on proposal statusFacilitate meetings with key stakeholders (e.g., Regional Vice Presidents, General Managers, SMEs) to gather necessary input for proposalsEnsure proposal accuracy and compliance through quality checks and reviews, while incorporating industry trends to enhance competitiveness.Continuously improve proposal processes and content by applying best practices, lessons learned, and updating the shared content libraryQUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
Must possess one of the following:Bachelor’s degree in Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of one (1) year of experience managing, authoring, editing, and developing technical responses for RFPsAssociate’s degree in Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of three (3) years of experience managing, authoring, editing, and developing technical responses for RFPsMinimum of one (1) year of work experience managing or supporting the proposal development processComprehensive understanding of federal and state processes (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, etc.)Expert in Microsoft Word to include advance knowledge of formatting and editingStrong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlinesMeticulous approach to ensure proposals are accurate, compliant, and free of errors.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
Experience working with proposal software systems (Loopio, RFPIO, SmartDocs)Experience working with content management systems (Seismic, Highspot)BENEFITS:
Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insuranceEnrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirementsEight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal daysVacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.#LI-BB1
ClosingAllied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
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