Proposal Specialist III

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the business development and operations teams in the West Region on various pursuits.

• Prepare both formal and informal client solicitations, including Expressions of Interest (EOI), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and pre-qualification efforts.

• Lead the development of responses to client Requests for Information (RFI), RFQ, and RFPs by employing established pursuit processes.

• Create proposal deliverables in print, electronic formats, and oral presentations.

• Conduct market research and gather competitive intelligence.

• Utilize data systems and tools to enhance proposal strategy and support business strategic planning.

• Manage medium to large proposals and presentations from the capture phase through to the interview stage.

• Assist capture managers in formulating win strategies and preparing for interviews.

• Develop annotated outlines and content plans.

• Suggest section structures to technical teams.

• Act as the lead writer and editor for customized resumes, past performance sections, executive summaries, and management approaches.

• Coordinate Pink Team, Red Team, and quality reviews.

• Implement revisions to proposals and presentations based on feedback from review teams.

• Engage in go/no-go and greenlight analyses, capture planning, and positioning activities.

• Conduct internal debriefs and assist with win/loss debriefs and collecting client feedback.

• Support marketing and pursuit strategy, content development, campaigns, account managers, and business lines as needed.

• Mentor entry-level proposal team members.

• Review work thoroughly before submission for review or approval.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong understanding of proposal and presentation strategy development, compliance, writing, and production.

• Advanced skills in proposal writing, editing, and project management.

• Excellent analytical abilities for RFP/RFQ analysis and making data-driven decisions.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign and Acrobat, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with proposal management software and data visualization tools.

• Exceptional organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining quality standards.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to work efficiently under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.

• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.

• Willingness to work extended hours during peak proposal periods as necessary.

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of proposal writing and management experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated success in submissions is preferred.

• Experience in a relevant industry is preferred.

• APMP certification is preferred.

• Familiarity with government contracting processes is preferred.

• Experience with TxDOT proposals is preferred.

• No sponsorship for U.S. work authorization is available now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.