Rural Metro Fire Department · 16 hours ago
Proposal Writer
Rural Metro Fire Department is dedicated to providing fire protection, emergency medical services, and safety solutions for high-risk industries and communities across the U.S. They are seeking a Proposal Writer who will develop high-quality proposals by synthesizing complex information and collaborating with various teams to improve proposal quality and win rates.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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 voice
In coordination with legal counsel, develop contracts and agreements using approved templates to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational standards
Contribute to debriefs and process enhancements to improve future submissions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, or related field
2–5 years of experience in proposal or technical writing
Proven ability to synthesize complex technical, financial, and legal information
Experience incorporating cost-related details into proposals
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading with attention to detail
Strong project management to handle multiple deadlines across affiliates
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and proposal tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint)
Ability to interpret RFPs and craft tailored, compliant responses
Strong collaboration with diverse teams, including fire/EMS professionals, safety specialists, finance, legal, and operations
Basic financial acumen for cost-related value propositions
Benefits
Standard benefits package.
Company
Rural Metro Fire Department
Rural Metro Fire Department is a public safety company providing fire protection services.
Funding
Current Stage
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