Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary writer responsible for researching, organizing, drafting, and developing proposal content, including executive summaries, technical approaches, project descriptions, management plans, pricing narratives, and other critical pursuit materials.
- Lead the development of clear, compelling, and client-focused proposal responses by interviewing and collaborating with technical subject matter experts to capture the right strategy, solution, and differentiators.
- Participate in proposal strategy sessions and ask insightful questions to help shape winning solutions and messaging.
- Provide guidance to technical contributors regarding content structure, organization, and proposal best practices.
- Write, review, edit, and refine proposal content to ensure consistency, clarity, compliance, persuasive messaging, and alignment with client requirements.
- Participate in proposal reviews and incorporate feedback from stakeholders to strengthen proposal messaging and overall quality.
- Develop and maintain proposal content libraries, reusable boilerplate materials, project descriptions, resumes, and technical narratives.
- Coordinate with proposal teams and subconsultants to collect, review, and integrate technical content into final submissions.
- Collaborate with marketing and graphics staff to develop visuals, infographics, process diagrams, and presentation materials that enhance proposal effectiveness.
- Assist in the development of interview presentations, client presentations, and other business development materials.
- Support thought leadership initiatives through the development of articles, white papers, blog posts, case studies, and other marketing content.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve proposal quality, content organization, and business development processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Technical Writing, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in proposal writing, technical writing, journalism, grant writing, communications, or related professional writing roles.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience developing proposals, qualifications packages, technical content, or business development materials within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), Environmental, or Professional Services industries preferred.
- Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling abilities.
- Experience interviewing technical subject matter experts and translating complex information into compelling, client-focused content.
- Strong understanding of proposal development processes and best practices.
- Experience supporting public-sector and/or private-sector pursuits including RFQs, RFPs, SOQs, and interview presentations.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Adobe InDesign and proposal production software preferred.
- Experience with CRM and proposal management systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.
- Knowledge of APMP, Shipley, or similar proposal development methodologies preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional proposal teams.
- Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, content management systems, and emerging technologies to improve proposal development efficiency and content quality is preferred.
Nice_to_have
- Experience with Adobe InDesign and proposal production software preferred.
- Experience with CRM and proposal management systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.
- Knowledge of APMP, Shipley, or similar proposal development methodologies preferred.
- Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, content management systems, and emerging technologies to improve proposal development efficiency and content quality is preferred.
Benefits
- Career Growth: Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical expertise to project and people leadership.
- People-First Culture: We value trust, integrity, and collaboration, and we mean it.
- Meaningful Work: Projects that strengthen communities, infrastructure, and public spaces.
- Growth with Purpose: Strategic expansion backed by strong leadership and investment.
- National Reach, Local Feel: Big-firm resources with the agility and relationships of local offices.
- supportive, flexible environment where careers are built intentionally, not accidentally.