Federal Proposal Manager

Responsibilities

• Support pursuit teams in developing persuasive proposal and interview materials
• Monitor client and industry websites for solicitation status
• Help file proposal and presentation material upon submittal
• Support management of client relationship management and financial systems to inform reporting metrics and dashboards
• Maintain accurate project and resume data in business development systems
• Arrange for professional photography on projects
• Support development of annual and long‑term strategic plans within established company direction and goals, including creating growth initiatives and prioritizing strategic investments
• Support implementation of key growth initiatives and investments as defined in annual and long‑term strategic plans
• Support development and implementation of client plans, including long‑term strategies to capture market share, as assigned
• Support solicitation of formal client feedback
• Administer implementation of the go/no‑go decision process in accordance with HDR's Matrix of Authority
• Support content marketing campaigns to strengthen our brand, increase our visibility, and showcase our thought leaders
• Support the development and publication of engaging digital content that reflects HDR's brand and elevates our thought leadership
• Implement social media campaigns
• Support implementation of strategies that elevate HDR's brand and technical talent with industry associations
• Support creation of marketing collateral to support business development efforts
• Support fulfilling conference sponsorship benefits, as needed
• Support development of engaging internal communications content (announcements, presentations, videos, webinars)
• Support planning and coordinating large, internal meetings (in‑person or virtual)
• Maintain inventory of branded materials used for client visits, conferences and recruiting
• Train and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices
• Articulate HDR's capabilities and competitive advantages
• This position is subject to a governmental background check

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated experience working with or on US Government Federal Programs, preferably DoD
• Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services
• Demonstrates understanding of regional marketing and public relations
• Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in‑person
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC)

• A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated "self‑starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
• Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including In Design

Primary

Location:

United States – Alaska – Anchorage
Industry: Federal
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Federal Project Management
Job Posting: May 21, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.