Full Job Description
In the role of Federal Proposal Manager, we'll count on you to:
• Support pursuit teams in developing persuasive proposal and interview materials
• Monitor client and industry websites for solicitation status
• Help file proposal and presentation material upon submittal
• Support management of client relationship management and financial systems to inform reporting metrics and dashboards
• Maintain accurate project and resume data in business development systems
• Arrange for professional photography on projects
• Support development of annual and long-term strategic plans within established company direction and goals, including creating growth initiatives and prioritizing strategic investments
• Support implementation of key growth initiatives and investments as defined in annual and long-term strategic plans
• Support development and implement of client plans, including long-term strategies to capture market share, as assigned
• Support solicitation of formal client feedback
• Administer implementation of the go/no-go decision process in accordance with HDR's Matrix of Authority
• Support content marketing campaigns to strengthen our brand, increase our visibility, and showcase our thought leaders
• Support the development and publication of engaging digital content that reflects HDR's brand and elevates our thought leadership
• Implement social media campaigns
• Support implementation of strategies that elevate HDR's brand and technical talent with industry associations
• Support creation of marketing collateral to support business development efforts.
• Support fulfilling conference sponsorship benefits, as needed.
• Support development of engaging internal communications content (announcements, presentations, videos, webinars).
• Support planning of large, internal meetings (in-person or virtual)
• Coordinate large, internal meetings (in-person and virtual)
• Maintain inventory of branded materials used for client visits, conferences and recruiting
• Train and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices
• Create marketing collateral to support business development efforts
• Plan and fulfill conference sponsorship benefits, as needed
• Develop engaging internal communications content (announcements, presentations, videos, webinars)
• Plan large, internal meetings (in-person or virtual)
• Articulate HDR's capabilities and competitive advantages
• This position is subject to a governmental background check
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated experience working with or on US Government Federal Programs, preferably DoD
• Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services
• Demonstrates understanding of regional marketing and public relations
• Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
• Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign