Proposal Specialist - DRMP

Description

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Adapts to entry level role in the coordination and management of pursuit development activities from initiation to submission.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration with internal and external teams including engineers, designers, and project managers to gather necessary information for pursuits with guidance.
• Research and gather information about potential clients, projects, and competitors to tailor proposals effectively.
• Create compelling narratives and edit pursuit content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with client requirements and company standards with guidance.
• Create and edit simple graphics to enhance pursuits with guidance.
• Collaborate with graphic design staff to plan/produce more complex graphics.
• Maintain a centralized repository of pursuit templates, boilerplate content, and graphics.
• Perform quality control on own pursuits for accuracy, completeness, formatting, and compliance with RFP (Request for Proposal) requirements and ensures alignment with company's brand identity and messaging.
• Take responsibility for tracking progress of assigned opportunities in Deltek Vision and designated project management software.
• Ensure closeout activities for completed pursuits are carried out accurately and timely.
• Assist with project research such as competition analysis, industry trends, etc.
• Attend pre-proposal, selection committee and/or debriefing meetings when necessary.
• Assist with other proposal-related duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in supporting team goals.

• Meets deadlines
• Takes ownership of your work
• Performs timely communication with staff at all levels
• Performs follow-up
• Approaches feedback with a positive attitude and use it as an opportunity for growth
• Follows organizational protocols as set by your team
• Leverages technological resources set by your team

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, English and/or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 
• Ability to collaborate with a range of professionals including VPs, clients, teaming partners and peers.
• Ability to assess problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to manage competing and changing priorities and perform multiple tasks within compressed timelines. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple priorities maintaining a sense of urgency.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Familiar with Adobe InDesign and Acrobat preferred.
• Prior experience or internships in proposal development, marketing, or AEC industry is a plus but not required.

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match 
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums 
• Variety of voluntary benefit options 
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More