Senior Proposal Manager

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Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.

We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

As a Senior Proposal Manager
, you will help shape how Atlas wins complex, high-value opportunities by uniting technical experts, business development leaders, executives, and teaming partners around compelling, client-focused proposals. As part of a collaborative national team that directly supports Atlas’ growth, you will apply strategic thinking, persuasive writing, collaborative leadership, and strong proposal management skills to navigate complex procurement requirements and deliver creative, compliant, and cohesive submissions.

Success will be reflected in clear pursuit strategies, trusted relationships, meaningful mentorship of proposal professionals, and continued improvements to the content, tools, templates, and processes that strengthen Atlas’ pursuit capabilities, communicate its value, and position the company for projects that improve infrastructure and communities.

• Strategic Proposal Development: Lead the development of complex and strategic proposals, including design-build and alternative delivery projects, ensuring alignment with client needs and corporate objectives. Coordinate and lead proposal review meetings, including kickoff and quality review sessions. Serve as the primary point of contact for proposal efforts, engaging with internal teams and external partners as needed.
• Pursuit Strategy: Collaborate with business development and leadership teams to develop win themes, messaging, and pursuit strategies.
• Content Development: Write, edit, and customize proposal content, tailoring responses to meet specific project needs and client criteria. Thoroughly proofread and edit content provided by technical staff to enhance clarity, persuasiveness, and professionalism. This includes refining technical language, aligning content with established win themes, and ensuring consistency with client requirements and company branding standards, ultimately creating a compelling and cohesive proposal.
• Content Management
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  Maintain and refine a library of reusable content, such as resumes, project sheets, and boilerplate responses. Ensure all content reflects the company's capabilities, experience, and achievements, while adhering to branding guidelines.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide proposal managers and support staff, fostering skill development and improving proposal processes.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the review process for proposals, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and creativity.
• Executive Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for executives during major pursuits, providing status updates and strategic insights.
• Innovation and Improvement: Identify and implement best practices, tools, and templates to improve efficiency and proposal effectiveness.
• Relationship Management: Develop relationships with teaming partners and subcontractors, managing their contributions to proposals.
• Market Research: Conduct research on clients, competitors, and industry trends to enhance proposal quality and competitiveness.
• Post-Submission
  
  Activities:
  
  Facilitate debriefs and…