Marketing Proposal Specialist

Chicago, IL (Remote)

$80K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end to end proposal process from capture to interview, coordinating content, messaging and compliance while guiding win strategy and reviews.

  • Proposal Content Coordination: shape structure, messaging and positioning across technical sections to drive a persuasive submittal.
  • Capture to Win Strategy: support go/no go, color reviews, and post pursuit learning to improve win rates.
  • Lead Writer/Editor Focus: own key sections such as resumes, past performance, executive summaries, and management approaches.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Leads small to medium proposals and supports or leads (based upon experience) large proposals and presentations, and supports from capture through to interview stage, with support as required.
  • Supports capture managers in development of the win strategies from capture through interview preparation.
  • Coordinates proposal content and logistics, including schedules, templates, compliance requirements, content plans, and production.
  • Develops annotated outlines and provides recommendations to technical teams on section structure, messaging, and positioning.
  • May serve as lead writer/editor for key sections including resumes, past performance, executive summaries, and management approaches.
  • May provide conceptual input on document design and collaborates with technical, operations, and business development teams to develop compelling marketing materials (e.g., project sheets, case studies, capability statements).
  • Facilitates or supports color reviews (Pink and Red Team) and quality reviews, incorporating lessons learned and managing revisions based on review team direction.
  • Participates in go/no-go and greenlight analyses in compliance with delegation of authority guidelines and supports capture planning and positioning activities related to proposal preparation.
  • Completes internal debriefs for proposals they lead, leverages past pursuit debrief information, and supports win/loss debriefs and client feedback efforts to drive continuous improvement.
  • May support broader marketing and pursuit strategy efforts, including campaign development and client/market-focused content.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, or related field and 4+ years of experience supporting or leading proposal development within a marketing or business development team, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe InDesign.
  • Experience responding to RFQs/RFPs and producing compliant, high-quality submittals.
  • Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compelling content
  • Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Understanding of proposal strategy, compliance, and production.
  • Strong writing, editing, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Preferred

  • Experience in the A/E/C industry.
  • Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce.
  • Experience supporting energy and/or environment related clients and services.

Benefits

  • A comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our employees (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan)
  • retirement savings plan
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • paid time off
  • flexible work options
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AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

Founded in 1990
Dallas, Texas, USA
71K employees (6,122 in marketing)
74% recommend to a friend
84% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

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502.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
52.4%
Direct
38.8%
Referral
6.9%
Social
1.1%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~71.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
936 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
20 years
Median Tenure
12.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
10

Funding

Total Funding
$1.2B
Last Raise
$1.2B
Post IPO Debt, 8 months ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $1.2B
  • Dec 2012
    Grant • $7.3K

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