Senior Marketing and Proposal Specialist

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Job Description

Job Objective

Develops, writes, and proofreads proposals and other presentation materials that are moderately complex to complex. Independently manages the development of proposals and presentations that may be strategic. Leads pursuit strategy development (capture planning) and assists with client business planning.

Duties & Responsibilities

Writing

Strategizes, writes, edits, and proofreads copy for proposals, presentations, reports, statements of qualifications, and related marketing materials of a moderately complex to complex nature utilizing the firms business development process.

Leading strategy development

Leads the writing, development, and team management of strategic efforts. Facilitates the strategy sessions, and is responsible for the overall quality of marketing materials. Ensures proper use of the firms proposal and presentation formats.

Initiatives

Coordinates internal marketing initiatives and new systems and process implementation under guidance of more senior marketing staff. Includes content and program development, training, and roll-out of programs such as unit or region-wide initiatives and business development processes. May participate in the development of these efforts.

Maintain data

Oversees or assists in the maintenance and quality of resource databases for the assigned unit or group, including qualifications materials, project matrices, and specialized experience write-ups.

Abstracts, technical papers, marketing materials

Assists in writing abstracts, technical papers, articles, and other technical writing assignments. Responds promptly to requests for marketing materials and information.

Other duties

Performs other duties as required. May include support for billable projects, e.g., facilitating meetings, conducting editorial review of deliverables, developing public outreach materials.

Skills & Abilities

Excellent command of grammar and spelling.

Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, and SharePoint applications.

Demonstrated knowledge of business development models.

Ability to organize, negotiate, and drive proposal schedules.

Ability to facilitate formal meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

BA or BS in Communications, Marketing, Business, Journalism, or related degree

Previous experience working in an architectural, engineering, or construction firm

A strong command of Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint

Excellent command of grammar and spelling

Good interpersonal and communication skills

The ability to work as a contributing member of team

The ability to work and meet deadlines under rigid time constraints

The ability to work beyond the standard scheduled workday or workweek