Job Title: Proposal Specialist
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Type: Temp-to-Hire
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Type: Temp-to-Hire
We are looking for a motivated Proposal Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Fairfax, VA! Our client, an established AEC firm, is seeking a Proposal Specialist to lead the preparation of responses to state and local RFP’s, RFQ’s and additional pursuits. This dynamic position requires strategic thinking, proactive approaches, and multi-task while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have state and local proposal experience within the AEC industry, excellent writing skills, and a keen eye for detail.
*Candidates able to be onsite in Fairfax, VA preferred*
*Candidates located outside of EST need not apply*
Proposal Specialist Responsibilities:
Proposal Specialist Requirements:
*Candidates able to be onsite in Fairfax, VA preferred*
*Candidates located outside of EST need not apply*
Proposal Specialist Responsibilities:
- Develop actionable strategies for specific client opportunities in advance of RFPs, including market
- research, opportunity tracking, and capture planning
- Review complex RFP language and develop proposal outlines to ensure compliance
- Work with technical staff in pre-positioning activities including the development of strategic
- messaging, identification of differentiators, and team organization
- Create and manage the proposal development schedule and coordinate with technical and support
- staff to move tasks forward
- Work with various staff members to collect, write, and strategically edit resumes, project descriptions,
- firm profiles, and other content as required for proposal production
- Request, compile, and review information from other collaborators
- Coordinate development of graphics and other items to support strategic messaging
- Provide proposal layout, proofing, and quality control
- Develop dynamic visual presentations for shortlist interviews, including team preparation and
- coaching
- Capture newly created content and materials for future use
- Other duties include working with project managers, marketing management, and office staff to
- support day-to-day marketing and business development efforts
Proposal Specialist Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field desired
- Minimum of 3 years of A/E/C industry marketing experience, primarily focused on proposal
- development
- Experience preparing proposals for local/municipal clients (SF330 proposal experience a plus)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
- Superior organizational skills and keen attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced,
- deadline-driven atmosphere
- Ability to shift priorities and delegate as needed to keep all tasks on schedule
- Ability to work overtime during high demand periods
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Adobe InDesign experience preferred
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