Barracuda · 6 hours ago
RFP Writer
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBarracuda is a company dedicated to providing cloud-enabled security solutions for businesses. They are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented RFP Writer to manage and execute RFPs across all 50 states, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure clarity and compliance in proposals.
Cloud InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Analyze & Deconstruct RFPs: Review RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, IFBs to identify technical, compliance, budget, and evaluation criteria. Create and maintain a compliance matrix or requirements-tracking tool
Content Coordination & Development: Collaborate cross-functionally to gather and distill technical input. Draft and refine proposal sections ensuring clarity, persuasion, and compliance
Proposal Project Management: Coordinate proposal timelines, assign writing tasks, lead kick-offs, manage progress to ensure timely submission. Conduct proposal reviews and drive revisions
Quality Assurance & Submission: Ensure proposals align with corporate branding, formatting standards, and RFP guidelines. Edit and proofread to eliminate jargon and refine messaging
Continuous Improvement & Library Management: Maintain a content library of reusable materials, standardized templates, win themes, and lessons learned. Conduct win/loss analyses and implement learnings
Market & SLED Intelligence: Stay current on SLED trends, procurement changes, and competitive landscape to enhance proposal competitiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, Technical Writing, or related fields
3–6 years of RFP/proposal writing experience—ideally within technology, cybersecurity, public sector, or federal/government contracting
Exceptional written communication: Transform technical and financial input into persuasive messaging
Attention to detail & compliance: Ensure accuracy, formatting, and regulatory adherence
Strong project management: Ability to lead tight timelines and coordinate multiple stakeholders
Collaboration & influencing: Engage effectively across functions—from executives to SMEs
Analytical capability: Deconstruct requirements, perform win/theme analysis, and align competitive positioning
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; experience with proposal tools (e.g., Loopio, RFPIO)
Preferred
Familiarity with SLED procurement processes and compliance standards (e.g., SA, CJIS) desirable
Certification like APMP (Association for Proposal Management Professionals) is a plus
Benefits
Equity, in the form of non-qualified options
High-quality health benefits
Retirement Plan with employer match
Career-growth opportunities
Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
Company
Barracuda
Barracuda is a leading global cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats for all size business.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Barracuda has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (6)
2023 (10)
2022 (13)
2021 (12)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61MKey Investors
Menlo VenturesPalomar Ventures
2007-09-17Acquired
2005-10-17Series Unknown· $15M
2003-04-08Series C· $20M
Leadership Team
Hatem Naguib
Chief Executive Officer
Fleming Shi
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2024-04-24
2024-04-24
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