Proposal Development Assistant

Description

A New Role. A New Opportunity. Your Next Step ServiceMaster® Brands is growing! We’re adding a brand-new position to our team, and this is your chance to be part of something exciting. We always Act with Agility, which means we’re always learning, evolving, and finding better ways to succeed together. If you’re ready to help us innovate, adapt, and deliver results that matter, we’re ready for YOU!
Perks & Benefits That Support You: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting the first day of the month after you’re hired
• Competitive 401(k) match to help you invest in your future
• Enjoy 15 days of paid time off, plus 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays to recharge and celebrate
• We’re committed to your development with career advancement and professional growth

Proposal Development Assistant :

We are searching for a Proposal Development Assistant who will support the team by identifying, vetting, and advancing public-sector opportunities (Local, State, Education, and Federal) that align with our core services. In this role you will manage opportunity intake and bid portals (including GovWin), qualify and match prospects to the best-suited franchise partners, prepare bid collateral, distribute leads across the franchise network, and coordinate internal and external stakeholders through the bid lifecycle.

What you will do:

• Monitor GovWin and other procurement platforms for relevant BID and contract opportunities.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis, including award history, incumbents, pricing trends, and procurement cycles.
• Develop concise briefs and insights to inform bid/no-bid decisions and pursuit strategies.
• Coordinate outreach, confirm participation, and facilitate collaboration between franchisees and corporate teams.
• Assist in drafting and assembling proposal content, including standard sections, past performance, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure submissions are compliant, accurate, and aligned with branding and solicitation requirements.

• Maintain proposal templates, workflows, and documentation standards.
• Support post-submission activities, including follow-ups, debriefs, and process improvements.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, public administration or a related field or equivalent experience (preferred)
• 0 – 4 years’ experience supporting proposals, business development, or capture in government markets (Local/State/Education/Federal) (preferred ).
• Experience with GovWin, or similar bid/market intelligence platforms; experience managing procurement portals (preferred ).
• Experience reading and interpreting RFP/RFQ solicitation documents and compliance checklists (preferred).
• Experience working with 3rd party vendors to resolve systematic issues, pursue enhancements, and implement configuration changes
• Previous experience pulling recruiting and system-wide reports, including use of Power BI or other data visualization tools
• Prior experience working with franchise networks or multi-location service organizations (preferred)
• Understanding of public-sector procurement rules (e.g., competitive procurement processes, GSA schedules, cooperative purchasing) (preferred)
• Familiarity with subcontracting, teaming agreements, or prime/sub relationships (preferred)
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM systems; comfortable with PDF redaction and conversion tools

Work Location: This role is 100% remote and can be based anywhere in the U.S., excluding Los Angeles County.

Compensation : Pay ranges at SMB are designed to reflect skills, experience, and business needs. The range shown excludes location-based adjustments, and most new hires start below the top of the range. For this role, the estimated range starts at $65.000

About SMB: ServiceMaster® Brands is a leading provider of residential and commercial services in restoration, cleaning, moving, and bioremediation. Founded in 1929, we operate 4,600+ locations through 3,200 franchisees, serving over 1 million homes and businesses annually. Today, we do business under several trusted brands across 50 states and nine countries, generating more than $3.5B in system-wide sales:  ServiceMaster Restore®, ServiceMaster Clean®, Merry Maids®, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK® While each brand has its own identity, we share a vision:  to become the most admired brand in every industry we serve . Our purpose— Be there when you need us™—extends to our team, where growth, well-being, and success are priorities. Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of ServiceMaster Brands, in accordance with all applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, religious beliefs, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected classifications, activities, or conditions as required by federal, state and local laws. Accessibility & Accommodations: If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process at View email address on click.appcast.io. Pre-Employment Screening: Employment with ServiceMaster Brands is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. These screenings include criminal background and substance use testing in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. California Applicants : Background checks are required, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Privacy Policy: