Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the development, coordination, and completion of Request for Proposal (RFP) responses that are compliant and compelling, and aligned with strategic business goals and communication strategies and standards.
• Manage proposal development process from RFP release through production/submission. Manage proposal production and submission.
• Review and interpret Government solicitation requirements.
• Coordinate resources for proposal development, writing, and production.
• Develop and lead a proposal schedule, RFP-compliant outline, compliance matrix, kickoff meetings, and proposal response material.
• Assist proactively in development of strategic win themes and differentiators.
• Ensure win themes and strategies are expressed in proposal.
• Collaborate with project managers, executives and subject matter experts to provide proposal leadership, support, and overall direction.
• Prepare proposal forms including SF 330’s, 254/255s, project and client specific forms for local, state, city and federal government entities.
• Manage multiple proposal tasks with sometimes rapid turnaround deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Business, Marketing, Communications, English, etc)
• 8+ years of Proposal Management experience.
• Experience marketing professional services and familiarity with industry terms, contracts, and processes.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills. Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills
• Experience managing and engaging staff
• Ability to effectively and professionally interact with partners and subcontractors
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Highly motivated, self-directing and the Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Enjoys collaboration and a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher

Preferred

• Experience in Architecture / Engineering / Environmental Science industry preferred
• Familiarity with CRM programs a plus

Benefits

• healthcare and wellness benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings with up to 6% employer matching contributions with 100% vesting schedule
• annual and spot bonus performance programs
• flexibility and paid time off
• tuition assistance for continuing education & professional licensure
• student loan debt repayment program
• technology allowance and excellent professional development programs that are custom designed for employees at all levels
• Employee Resource Groups, such as Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals