Proposal Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Create and respond to requests for information and proposals.

• Work in conjunction with subject matter experts to ensure proposals are completed accurately and on time.

• Review and assess RFP and RFQ opportunities alongside regional leadership and SMEs.

• Organize and respond to opportunities to guarantee timely and precise submissions.

• Provide initial drafts to SMEs and integrate their edits and updates.

• Ensure that drafts comply with requirements, are responsive, and tailored to the client's expectations.

• Safeguard the security and integrity of proposal documentation.

• Identify and document new requirements in collaboration with SMEs.

• Facilitate the internal flow and review of proposal inputs.

• Oversee the production of final master proposals.

• Establish and maintain response timelines to meet deadlines.

• Assist in developing and maintaining proposal best practices.

• Conduct RFP follow-up, update the proposal library, and handle other ad hoc assignments.

• Build and manage teaming relationships to support RFP requirements and participation objectives.

• Contribute to the organization’s quality programs and perform other assigned tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience is required, ideally in engineering, construction, architecture, or other professional services.

• At least four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent blend of education and experience is necessary.

• A minimum of one (1) year of project management experience is required.

• At least one (1) year of proofreading and editing experience is required.

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

• Preferred: eight (8) to ten (10) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Over five (5) years of proposal management experience preferred, ideally in environmental, engineering, construction, architecture, or other professional services sectors.

• Preferably, a minimum of five (5) years of proofreading and editing experience.

• Experience in creating proposals in response to public-agency RFQs and RFPs at city, county, state, and federal levels, particularly in California and Texas.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with project pursuit teams.

• Capability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and deliver results.

• Strong grammar and proofreading abilities.

• Familiarity with relevant software.

• Good project management, time management, and organizational skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient in PC, including Microsoft Office products.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and within a team setting.

• Capacity to meet or exceed performance competencies and deadlines.

• Ability to forge and manage teaming relationships to support RFP requirements, including minority and subcontracting participation goals.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities, work-related stress, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion.

• Proficient in computer keyboarding; travel as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401k with matching contributions.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Flexible spending or health savings accounts.

• Additional voluntary benefits.

• Fully remote work flexibility.