Marketing Proposal Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the East Region's business development and operations teams to support pursuit initiatives.

• Prepare both formal and informal client solicitations throughout the entire pursuit lifecycle.

• Engage with business line growth teams and operations to facilitate the process of securing work.

• Lead and assist in crafting responses to client solicitations while adhering to standard pursuit methodologies.

• Organize and produce high-quality print, electronic, and oral proposal submissions.

• Contribute to proposal strategy through market analysis, competitive intelligence, and data systems.

• Lead small to medium-sized proposals and provide support for larger proposals and presentations.

• Aid capture managers in developing winning strategies.

• Create annotated outlines and offer recommendations to technical teams.

• Act as the lead writer/editor for essential sections, including resumes, past performance, and executive summaries.

• Facilitate or assist in color reviews (Pink and Red Team) and quality evaluations.

• Take part in go/no-go and greenlight analyses in accordance with established guidelines.

• Conduct internal debriefs for proposals led and assist in win/loss debriefs and client feedback initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline.

• 4+ years of experience in supporting or leading proposal development within a marketing or business development team, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe InDesign.

• Experience in responding to RFQs/RFPs and generating compliant, high-quality submissions.

• Capability to translate complex technical information into clear and engaging content.

• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

• Understanding of proposal strategy, compliance, and production processes.

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• 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.