Bid and Proposal Manager
Join a purpose-driven, fast-growing enterprise software company that is working to transform 9-1-1.
The power to do remarkable things when it matters most is the heart of 9-1-1 and public safety. At RapidDeploy, we believe that regardless of size, geography or budget, everyone in public safety should have access to the data they need when it matters most to save more lives. That’s why, since 2016, our mission has been to reduce emergency response times and improve public safety. We are the industry’s only truly open and integrated emergency response platform with a portfolio of web-based cloud solutions that includes analytics, mapping, dispatch and first responder applications.
Over the past year, we have signed four state contracts and our software has been deployed in more than 350 9-1-1 centers across the U.S. We have increased our annual recurring revenue by more than 20X. We’re hiring passionate team members to help propel us into the next stage of growth.
As a Bid and Proposal Manager, you will produce persuasive proposal content for responses to state, local, and federal RFO’s, RFP’s and assist in managing the bid/proposal process. The Bid and Proposal Manager will work collaboratively with sales, product, and engineering to coordinate the bid process to ensure effective results are achieved.
Specifically, you will be responsible for tasks including but not limited to:
What You Will Be Doing at RapidDeploy
- Manage the proposal creation process for RapidDeploy, and drive responses to RFPs (requests for proposal) and RFIs (requests for information) received from federal, state, and local organizations
- Develop and maintain compelling, persuasive RFP content with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, aligning RapidDeploy competitive positioning to customerneeds.
- Respond to public sector solicitations in compliance with Public Sector administrative requirements while meeting required deadlines
- Maintain an inventory of standard response content, and tailor content to meet customer needsindependently. Experience with RFPIO or similar is preferred
- Manage and collate multiple authors and content in a dynamic environment, including managing versions, reviews, updates,etc.
- Review, edit, and finalize proposals to deliver high-quality proposals; this includes proofreading for content, consistency, grammar, style, formatting, editing, document organization, tech editing, graphics creation, and meeting administrative requirements of thesolicitation.
What You Will Have To Be Successful
- 3-5 years of experience in a bid and proposal role
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders at a given time
About RapidDeploy Inc.
- Raised Series A financing from GreatPoint Ventures, Samsung NEXT & Tao Capital
- Strong revenue growth (20x+ in last 12 months) & huge recent customer wins (e.g., State of California)
- Fast-growing, passionate, mission-driven team – we care about saving lives through technology!
- Offices in Austin, TX and Cape Town, South Africa
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, with benefits that kick in on your first day! Benefits are highly subsidized by RapidDeploy Inc.
- In addition to 8 observed holidays, RapidDeploy employees receive 20 days of PTO and unlimited sick leave.
RapidDeploy is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
Notice: RapidDeploy’s hiring policy prohibits hiring from existing or prospective customers.