Responsibilities

• Lead AEC proposal efforts end-to-end, from kickoff through submission
• Develop pursuit strategies, win themes, and detailed proposal plans
• Write, edit, and refine core content (executive summaries, resumes, project sheets, narratives)
• Translate complex technical input into clear, client-focused messaging
• Collaborate with SMEs, technical teams, and designers to produce compelling, compliant proposals
• Guide visual storytelling and layout direction in partnership with graphic designers
• Lead preparation for shortlist presentations and interviews when required (orals coaching)
• Support proposal-driven marketing deliverables (SOQs, capability statements, content libraries)
• Oversee the AEC proposal team (W2 + 1099), including resourcing, level-of-effort planning (LOE), and delivery accountability
• Serve as a confident, trusted partner to sophisticated AEC clients under tight deadlines

Requirements

• 5+ years of AEC proposal experience across state, local, and federal markets
• Proven experience supporting engineering, construction, and infrastructure pursuits
• Exceptional writing, editing, and content development skills
• Ability to synthesize complex input into persuasive narratives
• Comfort guiding SMEs and pushing back when clarity or quality is at risk
• Working knowledge of AEC procurement environments (DOTs, utilities, municipalities, USACE, NAVFAC, etc.)
• High proficiency in both Adobe InDesign + Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Calm under pressure; organized amid ambiguity
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and concurrent pursuits
• Portfolio or writing samples demonstrating high-level proposal leadership

Preferred

• APMP/CPSM certs or active membership in orgs like APMP, NCMA, AFCEA, SAME, etc.
• Experience working with a consulting agency
• Experience working in a company that runs on EOS
• Preference for working in a small business culture
• Familiarity or proficiency in our tech stack: Asana, Harvest, Microsoft Teams/SharePoint

Benefits

• Flexible, remote work
• 14 paid holidays
• Computer equipment setup
• PTO: 2 weeks (pro-rated in year 1). Unlimited PTO eligible in year three
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Tax-free health reimbursements (QSEHRA annual $6,450 self / $13,100 family)
• Performance bonuses
• Professional development