Lead the pursuit lifecycle from pre-RFP to final proposal, coordinating strategy, content, and team delivery to win bids while keeping CRM data accurate and processes streamlined.

• Lead pursuit strategy, kickoff, and assignment of responsibilities and deadlines to ensure timely, winning proposals.
• Align technical staff and marketing content to produce high-impact materials and a QC review to keep proposals polished.
• Manage CRM records, track future leads, and provide administrative support to marketing managers to sustain a healthy pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Read RFQ/P documents thoroughly and prepare proposal checklists that list client submission requirements and identify proposal team action items.
• Demonstrate experience with a CRM database; Microsoft Dynamics, Unanet (Cosential), or Deltek Vision (preferred).
• Demonstrate experience with Adobe InDesign. Experience with additional programs, including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, is preferred.
• Mentor junior marketing staff, providing them with recommendations and guidance.
• Lead Capture Planning (Pre-RFP) efforts to develop the pursuit team’s response strategy and prepare required materials in advance.
• Take on various administrative tasks to assist the marketing managers.
• Understand the SF 330 / Architect-Engineer Qualifications process (experience preferred)
• Be a strategic advisor to technical staff in the go/no go evaluation process and in determining the most effective proposal strategies.
• Lead pursuit teams on kickoff calls to develop winning strategies, assign team responsibilities, and establish deadlines.
• Work with technical project managers and marketing content/support team to develop comprehensive materials that highlight KCI’s staff and capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 - 9 years relevant experience.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment . Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Preferred

• Demonstrate experience with Adobe InDesign. Experience with additional programs, including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, is preferred.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.
• KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.