Proposal Coordinator

Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the proposal process from pre-RFP to submittal, coordinating content, deadlines, and design for qualifications, proposals, and presentations across internal teams and external partners.

  • Coordinate content, deadlines, and compliance for RFPs and RFQs
  • Collaborate with PMs and leadership to plan and produce proposals and presentations
  • Leverage brand guidelines to craft graphics and documents

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the coordination of marketing efforts from pre-RFP release to time of submittal (i.e., proposals, interview preparation, pre-bids, resume updates, qualification development, and weekly meetings about business pursuits)
  • Collaborate with project managers, senior management, and other business services staff to plan, coordinate, and produce qualifications, proposals, and presentations, and meet relevant deadlines
  • Take ownership of the proposal process and commit to ensuring proposals comply with the applicable RFP/RFQ submission instructions and requirements
  • Coordinate the receipt of necessary information from internal colleagues and external teaming partners to include in proposal and presentation materials
  • Review and draft content (writing, editing, proofreading) for qualifications, proposals, and presentations
  • Provide support with researching, monitoring, and tracking potential project opportunities and strategic pursuits, helping maintain visibility into upcoming RFPs, RFQs, and other procurement opportunities
  • Use our company’s brand style guide and design resources to create attractive and effective graphics and documents for marketing pursuits that compete well with others
  • Update and maintain databases of project opportunities, project descriptions, resumes, references, and qualifications materials

Requirements

  • 3+ years of proposal coordination experience. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years working with Washington State public sector clients, agencies, and procurement processes
  • Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) strongly preferred, but not required
  • Enjoys the pace and challenge of managing multiple deadlines and concurrent pursuits, bringing organization, adaptability, and attention to detail to every assignment
  • Effective writing, editing, grammar, and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
  • Motivated to learn and develop skills in graphic design and writing
  • Willingness to learn and apply AI-assisted tools
  • A portfolio demonstrating your visual design capabilities is requested as part of the application but not required.
  • Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.
  • 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave.
  • 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
  • Mentoring and Career Development programs.
  • Research and Development group participation, and more.
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Fehr & Peers

We are a transportation planning and engineering firm with 24 offices and over 400 staff nationwide. Since 1985, we’ve partnered with public and private clients to design safer, more effective ways for people and goods to move—creating spaces where everyone can thrive, today and for generations to come. Bringing together data, technology, and the lived experiences of the communities we serve, we help clients make confident, well-informed decisions. Along the way, we’ve earned national recognition for raising the bar on how transportation projects are planned, designed, and delivered. Many of our first clients still trust us with their transportation needs after decades of collaboration—a testament to the strong partnerships we build and the innovative mindset we bring to every project. Through these long-standing community relationships and ongoing investments in research and development, we continue to influence the future of transportation while mentoring the next generation of industry leaders. Our mission is to empower every employee to develop effective and innovative transportation solutions that improve communities. We ensure that every decision supports this mission by encouraging creativity, accountability, and collaboration. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive culture that embraces fresh ideas. Whether you’re looking to collaborate or join our team, we’d love to connect. Explore our current openings by visiting the Jobs tab.

Founded in 1985
Walnut Creek, California, USA
424 employees (9 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
22.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41%
Direct
45.9%
Referral
9.5%
Social
2%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~424

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2