Proposal Specialist I

Brawley is a General Contractor specializing in Federal and Commercial Construction. We have been in business since 1992. From our headquarters in Wilmington, NC, we have worked throughout the United States in the governmental, commercial, multi-family, hospitality, and ICT sectors. Our Mission is the intentional pursuit of excellence with honor and integrity. Our Vision is to have an authentic impact on the communities we service. We value resiliency and the ability to adapt to challenges with determination and perseverance; always finding a way to deliver on our promises. Work/life balance, family, and opportunities for sharing fun are important in Brawley's culture. We offer competitive salaries to attract top talent. We are looking for a Proposal Specialist to support our company objectives.

Job Summary:

The Proposal Specialist is responsible for coordinating, developing, and delivering high-quality proposals, bids, RFP responses, and related business development materials. This role requires exceptional writing, editing, and project management skills to ensure proposals are accurate, compelling, compliant, and submitted on time. The Proposal Specialist collaborates with internal teams, subject matter experts, and leadership to present solutions that align with client requirements and company capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage the end-to-end proposal process, including RFP review, content development, formatting, and submission. Interpret client requirements and ensure proposal responses meet compliance, technical, and formatting standards. Develop persuasive content that clearly communicates the company's value proposition, differentiators, and solutions. Work closely with sales, operations, finance, legal, and technical subject matter experts to gather input for proposals. Maintain and update a content library of standard proposal materials, templates, and boilerplate language. Track proposal deadlines, deliverables, and progress to ensure timely completion. Edit and proofread all proposal materials for grammar, consistency, tone, and compliance. Support post-submission activities such as clarifications, revisions, and presentations. Analyze proposal outcomes to improve future submissions and win rates. Ensure branding, style, and messaging consistency across all proposal materials.

Key Competencies:

Strong written communication and interpersonal skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving ability. Adaptability and resourcefulness under tight deadlines. Strategic mindset with a customer-focused approach.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, English, or related field (or equivalent work experience). 2+ years of experience in proposal writing, business development support, or similar role. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail. Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple deadlines. Familiarity with RFP/RFQ processes and proposal best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); knowledge of Adobe InDesign or proposal management software is a plus. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities and all field locations.

Brawley Culture :

We are a team centered around the core values of authenticity, integrity, community, resiliency, and intentionality. We expect these characteristics of our employees and in our daily business operations. We all play a vital role in building the Brawley of the future and shaping the culture of our company. We offer competitive base salary, career development opportunities, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, company HSA contribution, retirement program, 401k company match, 15 days paid time off, 10 paid holidays and work/life balance. Brawley Company does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification. Brawley Company encourages applications from minorities, women, disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. PI284639342