Wiley

Federal Proposal Manager

Wiley$70K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, English, or a related field.
  • Two or more years of experience in professional services marketing, preferably in architecture, engineering, or construction.
  • Experience preparing SF330 qualifications packages and public-sector procurement submittals.
  • Strong writing, editing, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the development of SF330s, RFQs, RFPs, SOQs, and interview materials.
  • Develop proposal schedules and ensure compliance with client requirements.
  • Create compelling layouts, graphics, and other visual content using Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Support shortlist interviews with presentation development and rehearsal coordination.
  • Maintain marketing resources, pursuit materials, and proposal databases.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support pursuit strategies and communicate value propositions.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Competitive health insurance options and a 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
  • 24 days of paid time off (PTO) and five paid holidays annually.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Hybrid work flexibility available.
  • 80 hours of parental leave for new parents.
Full Job Description
Help Win Projects that Shape Communities and Strengthen Infrastructure

Federal Proposal Manager with experience developing SF330 qualifications packages, proposals, and interview presentations for Federal-sector clients.

This is more than a proposal production role. You will work closely with project managers, technical staff, business developers, and firm leadership to develop compelling pursuit materials that help Wiley|Wilson win meaningful projects across our markets. The position offers opportunities to contribute across multiple market sectors while supporting strategic growth initiatives throughout the firm.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll help lead pursuit and proposal efforts from kickoff through submission while supporting interview preparation and other business development activities.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing the development and production of SF330s, RFQs, RFPs, SOQs, and interview materials.
  • Developing proposal schedules, coordinating content collection, and ensuring compliance with client requirements and evaluation criteria.
  • Creating compelling layouts, graphics, schedules, project experience pages, and other visual content using Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Supporting shortlist interviews through presentation development, rehearsal coordination, interview preparation, and debrief sessions.
  • Maintaining marketing resources, pursuit materials, resumes, project descriptions, and proposal databases.
  • Collaborating with business development and technical teams to support pursuit strategies and communicate Wiley|Wilson's value proposition.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, English, or a related field.
  • Two or more years of experience in professional services marketing, preferably within the architecture, engineering, or construction industry.
  • Experience preparing SF330 qualifications packages and other public-sector procurement submittals.
  • Strong writing, editing, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Location

This position may be based in any Wiley|Wilson office:
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Richmond, VA

The role requires regular collaboration with team members across multiple offices. Hybrid work flexibility is available.

Opportunity and Compensation

As an employee-owner, your success directly contributes to the success of the company. Wiley|Wilson offers competitive compensation, employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes multiple group health insurance options, a 401(k) with up to 6% company match, 24 days of paid time off (PTO), five paid holidays annually, tuition reimbursement, employee ownership through our ESOP program, hybrid work flexibility, 80 hours of parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child, and additional employee-focused benefits and wellness programs.

This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in proposal management, marketing, and business development while working alongside experienced technical and marketing professionals. As Wiley|Wilson continues to grow, there are opportunities to expand into senior marketing, proposal management, and business development leadership roles.

Other
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States and eligible to obtain a security clearance.
  • AT610
  • Marketing Coordinator, proposal coordinator, proposal specialist, professional services marketing, SF330, business development, communications, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, architecture, engineering, AEC, SMPS.

About Wiley

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a global publishing company that specializes in academic publishing and instructional materials. The company was founded in 1807 and is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. Wiley publishes books, journals, and online products in a variety of fields, including science, technology, medicine, and social sciences. The company also provides education, training, and assessment services to businesses and individuals. Wiley has operations in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
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Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$51.1 million
Founded
1807
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
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