Overview
Embark on a trailblazing career in Security Technology with Allied Universal® Technology Services, a global leader in security technology that’s transforming the security industry. We integrate state-of-the-art technology with physical security to protect our clients and communities, harnessing tools like electronic access control, video surveillance, and alarm monitoring, alongside emergent innovations such as robotics, drones, and augmented technology. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a diverse and dynamic workforce that thrives on innovation and inclusivity. We offer a wide spectrum of job opportunities for both stability and growth across various roles, including service and installation technicians, engineers, and project managers. At Allied Universal®, we don’t just embrace change; we drive it, creating a culture where diversity fosters innovation and forges caring connections. Join us and help set new benchmarks in the security industry while advancing your career. Enjoy comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, and exclusive perks.
Job Description
Allied Universal Technology Services, an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring a Proposal Coordinator . The Proposal Coordinator is responsible for supporting the proposal development and qualification process from the beginning stages to final delivery. This role review inputs from engineers, estimators, sales, and other internal departments to ensure proposals contain readable language, consistent factual statements, and responds to statements of requirements. The Proposal Coordinator will manage, create, and distribute content for sales proposals that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audiences.
Responsibilities
- Manage, create, and leverage proposal narrative content for sales proposals and marketing material.
- Collect and refine complex technical and commercial proposal content from subject matter experts; adjust the text as necessary to ensure clarity through both written descriptions and visual elements
- Provide proposal development and production support that includes word processing, graphics, formatting, styles, version control, edit, proofing, and final proposal delivery to client
- Review and interpret the RFP, RFI, RFQ and Pre-Qualification packages; analyze the requirements to ensure that our responses are fully compliant with the customer’s requirements
- Work closely with the Proposal Lead to ensure consistency within technical and commercial proposals and adherence to proposal development processes
- Work with Proposal Coordinators, Sales Team, Engineers, and Estimators to maintain relevant, high-quality boilerplate text for use in future proposals
- Perform quality check and solicit internal reviews of proposal documents
Qualifications
- Must possess one or more of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Technical Writing, English or related field with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in managing or supporting the proposal development process
- Associate’s degree in Business, Marketing, Technical Writing, English or related field with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in managing or supporting the proposal development process
- High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing or supporting the proposal development process
- Must possess exceptional technical writing and editing skills, with strong proficiency in grammar and excellent attention to detail (completion of a writing assignment will be required during the interview process)
- Experience in Adobe, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office applications, preferably with a focus on the development of sales-related materials
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple capture management efforts and meeting strict deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to explain difficult concepts and skill at creating easy-to follow, comprehensive procedures
- Strong organizational, problem solving and prioritization skills
- Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally while demonstrating excellent oral and written communication, along with strong follow-up skills
- Possesses skills in planning and reporting, coupled with strong analytical and decision-making abilities to develop strategic solutions, optimize processes, and drive successful outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior security industry related experience and proposal development software administration
- SharePoint experience
Benefits
- Pay: $61,000 - $81,000 base salary
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Enrollment in our company’s 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
- Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
- Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
Closing
Allied 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
If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .
Requisition ID
2024-1283297
