Proposal Specialist III

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

📋 Description

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

• Prepare both formal and informal client requests, including Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and pre-qualification efforts.

• Work alongside business line growth teams and operations to assist in securing work.

• Lead the responses to client RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs utilizing established pursuit processes.

• Create print, electronic, and oral deliverables for proposals.

• Conduct market research and gather competitive intelligence.

• Assist in proposal strategy and business strategic planning by utilizing data systems and tools.

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

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

• Develop annotated outlines and content plans.

• Advise technical teams on recommended section structures.

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

• Facilitate 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 in win/loss debriefs and client feedback collection.

• Support marketing and pursuit strategies, content development, communications, campaigns, account managers, and business lines as required.

• Mentor entry-level proposal team members.

• Review and check work prior to submission for approval.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Strong analytical capabilities for analyzing RFPs/RFQs and making data-driven decisions.

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign and Acrobat.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with proposal management software and data visualization tools.

• Excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple projects at once.

• Great attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet stringent deadlines.

• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.

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

• APMP certification is preferred.

• Understanding of government contracting processes is preferred, if applicable.

• Experience with TxDOT proposals is preferred.

• Must not require sponsorship for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• 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.