Technology Group Proposal Coordinator - Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

JMT Technology Group, a leading technology services and solutions provider, is seeking a motivated, energetic, well-organized, and visionary proposal coordinator to join our growing team. The successful candidate will lead and/or support marketing initiatives for technology services and solutions.

We’re not your average team and are looking for someone who won’t settle for the ordinary. We seek to make a difference with our clients, and that begins with our proposals. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, a dynamic collaborator, and an excellent storyteller.

Position Summary: Support the Technology Group's proposal development and marketing initiatives, orchestrating compelling narratives that captivate our clients and drive our success.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Lead, prepare, and proof technical proposals, standard government form proposals, expressions of interest, and qualifications packages
  • Own all phases of the pursuit process, including identifying opportunities, setting a schedule to keep the pursuit on track, producing and delivering a high-quality document, and tying up the loose ends once the pursuit is out the door
  • Search for and enter RFPs/advertisements into CRM system
  • Develop pursuit outlines
  • Participate in pre-proposal meetings, lead kick-off meetings, participate in debriefings, etc.
  • Craft engaging content and lead the team in storyboarding to produce engaging and persuasive narratives. Prepare major sections of pursuits, including but not limited to firm overviews, project descriptions, and resumes, tailored for the specific pursuit to tell a compelling story to our clients
  • Collaborate with our dynamic team of subject matter experts and sub-consultants to develop pursuit content
  • Coordinate pursuit production (typing, graphics, editing, and reproduction), printing, and delivery, emphasizing quality assurance/quality control
  • Assist with presentation preparation, presentation materials, etc. 
  • Produce consistently compliant high-quality submissions while delivering exceptional customer service
• Support directors and the marketing team with administrative duties related to marketing, such as filing, data entry, report generation, etc. Deliver exceptional internal and external customer service
• Work closely with and interact with technical, administrative, and marketing staff in various offices and outside vendors, subconsultants, and clients 
• Gather information to support market research about prospects, clients, and upcoming opportunities to support continued strategic growth. Research websites, newspapers, magazines, and other business publications in search of opportunities 
• Adhere to JMT’s Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 9001:2015 Marketing procedures

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of the RFP structure and proposal process
• Understand marketing principles
• Experience with graphics and publishing software
• Excellent written communication skills, including above-average knowledge of grammar
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field or equivalent years of experience
• 5+ years of professional experience
• 2+ years of experience leading proposals in response to public agency RFPs/RFQs

Preferred Experience

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient in CRM Systems
• 2+ years of experience in the Information Technology and/or Geospatial market highly preferred
• Thrives as a team player in a collaborative environment, uplifting colleagues and instilling a shared sense of purpose in every project
• Proficient wordsmith, adept at simplifying intricate ideas into engaging, persuasive prose that leaves clients craving more
• Self-motivated and actively seizes opportunities to drive impact without waiting for instructions or guidance

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general hybrid office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.