Marketing Proposal Specialist

Job Description:

• Collaborate with East Region business development and operations teams in support of pursuit efforts
• Partner in the preparation of formal and informal client solicitations across the full pursuit lifecycle
• Interface with business line growth teams and operations to support the process of winning work
• Lead and support responses to client solicitations while applying standard pursuit processes to ensure efficiency, schedule adherence, and bid compliance
• Responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality print, electronic, and oral proposal submissions
• Contribute to proposal strategy through market research, competitive intelligence, and the use of data systems and tools to inform business and pursuit planning efforts
• Leads small to medium proposals and supports or leads (based upon experience) large proposals and presentations, and supports from capture through to interview stage, with support as required
• Support capture managers in development of the win strategies from capture through interview preparation
• Coordinate proposal content and logistics, including schedules, templates, compliance requirements, content plans, and production
• Develop annotated outlines and provides recommendations to technical teams on section structure, messaging, and positioning
• Serve as lead writer/editor for key sections including resumes, past performance, executive summaries, and management approaches
• Provide conceptual input on document design and collaborates with technical, operations, and business development teams to develop compelling marketing materials (e.g., project sheets, case studies, capability statements)
• Facilitate or support color reviews (Pink and Red Team) and quality reviews, incorporating lessons learned and managing revisions based on review team direction
• Participate in go/no-go and greenlight analyses in compliance with delegation of authority guidelines and supports capture planning and positioning activities related to proposal preparation
• Completes internal debriefs for proposals they lead, leverages past pursuit debrief information, and supports win/loss debriefs and client feedback efforts to drive continuous improvement
• Support broader marketing and pursuit strategy efforts, including campaign development and client/market-focused content
• Perform self-check of work prior to submitting to others for review/approval

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, or related field
• 4+ years of experience supporting or leading proposal development within a marketing or business development team
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe In Design
• Experience responding to RFQs/RFPs and producing compliant, high-quality submittals
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compelling content
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Understanding of proposal strategy, compliance, and production
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits
• Perks
• Flexible work options
• Well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan