Securly

Proposal Writer – EdTech, K-12

Securly

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • Bid Management: Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, including project management, writing, and compliance for RFI, RFQ, and RFP solicitations. Successfully lead multiple time-critical proposal teams through complex academic-year deadlines.
  • Strategic Opportunity Identification: Proactively search platforms for new solicitations and provide strategic input on bid/no-bid decisions based on competitive intelligence.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with technical experts, Sales, and Implementation specialists to translate complex concepts into value-focused narratives.
  • System Ownership: Maintain accurate records of all proposal activities, analyze win/loss data, and manage RFP platforms. Develop and maintain a repeatable proposal management system that effectively handles increased volume.
  • Internal Training: Educate internal teams on K-12 purchasing cycles and how districts evaluate technology solutions.

Requirements

  • Proposal Strategy: Achieve win rates above industry standards through data-driven bid analysis and strategic positioning.
  • Navigating K-12 Procurement: Leverage knowledge of school district purchasing cycles and SLED regulations to ensure every proposal is compliant and strategically aligned.
  • Orchestrating Complex Bids: Draw upon well-developed project management skills to manage multiple, high-pressure proposals under tight academic deadlines.
  • Content Excellence: Position Securly's AI-driven safety solutions as essential investments through persuasive, high-impact narratives, transforming complex technical EdTech concepts into clear, value-based narratives that resonate with educational decision-makers.
  • Strategic Opportunity Assessment: Critically analyze market trends and solicitation requirements to provide input on decisions and optimize competitive positioning.
  • Leveraging Proposal Technology: Master and optimize RFP management tools to build a scalable, automated system for high-volume excellence.
  • Unlocking Funding Potential: Identify and map K-12 technology funding to Securly's solutions, making our safety tools an essential investment for districts.
Benefits
  • Work-Life Balance: Remote-first work culture with Unlimited Vacation (Flex Time), 13 paid holidays, and a full week of paid holiday break around Christmas and New Year.
  • Parental & Family Support: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering.
  • Health & Wellness: Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits, comprehensive EAP, and unlimited free access to well-being and mental health resources.
  • Financial Security: 401(k) plan with employer match and tax-advantaged spending accounts (HSA/FSA).
  • Professional Growth: $1,000 annual stipend for professional development to support continuous learning.
  • Perks: Exclusive access to the PerkSpend discount platform for savings on travel, electronics, gym memberships, and more. Enjoy Summer Fridays off and a culture recognized as a Top Place to Work for 3+ years running.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
proposal developmentproject managementdata analysisbid analysiscontent creationnarrative developmentRFIRFQRFPcompliance
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingcross-functional collaborationcommunicationpersuasiontrainingproblem-solvingtime managementcritical analysisleadershipadaptability