Proposal Manager

BSK Associates, a trusted name in engineering with over 55 years of excellence, is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Proposal Manager for a position within BSK's Analytical Laboratories, to join our team. As an employee‑owned company, we take pride in our workplace, and it shows!
This may be full time or part time depending on job experience.

• Welcoming and Supportive Culture
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  Step into a friendly, inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued, equipped with the tools you need, and free to be yourself.
• Empowering Management
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  Our leadership trusts you to excel in your role, is approachable, and prioritizes safety and work‑life balance—values we live by, not just talk about.
• Core Values
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  We are guided by values of quality service, professionalism, teamwork, safety, employee development, accountability, and proactivity which you’ll see reflected in our day‑to‑day work.

Full‑time employees receive our comprehensive compensation package which includes 100% employer paid Medical insurance with by‑up options for your dependents, Employee and Dependent Dental and Vision plans, Employee Assistance Program, ESOP and 401k plans, 8 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Paid Vacation time earned on an accrued basis.
The pay for this position is between $72,800-$93,000
, offers will be based on the successful candidate's experience.

The Proposal Manager is a detail‑oriented and strategic thinking management level position which leads the development, coordination, and submission of high‑quality proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and other solicitation requests. The Proposal Manager will work cross‑functionally with sales, marketing, technical, and leadership teams to ensure proposals are submitted on time, compelling, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

• Completes Bid Review Forms for Go/No Go decision by Bid Review Team
• Manage end‑to‑end proposal development process in Quire, scheduling responses, review, and final submission.
• Analyze solicitation documents (RFPs/RFIs/RFQs) to determine requirements and create compliance matrices.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), and writers to create high‑quality content proposals compliant with BSK approved design
• Maintain version control and ensure timely delivery of all proposal components.
• Review and edit proposals for grammar, clarity, and adherence to brand and style guidelines.
• Ensure all deliverables are compliant with client requirements and internal standards.
• Manage a proposal content library and contribute to its continuous improvement.
• Track proposal metrics and performance for ongoing process optimization.
• Ensure all proposals are competitive, yet allow for profitable growth leaving as little on the table as possible.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science
• 10 years of experience in proposal management or technical writing for private testing laboratory companies.
• Understanding of environmental regulations.
• Use of Government bid platforms a plus.
• Experience as a Project Manager in laboratory setting is a plus.
• Knowledge of LIMS use a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and PowerPoint); experience with Adobe InDesign or proposal automation tools is a plus.
• APMP Certification (Foundational or higher) is a strong plus.
• Experience in [Industry – e.g., federal contracting, IT services, construction, healthcare, etc.].
• National Registry of Environmental Professionals certification a plus.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to learn Quire software for proposal preparation and Vantagepoint for sales and contract tracking.
• Proven experience responding to government or commercial RFPs.
• Strong understanding of proposal development lifecycle and best practices
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.