We're looking for a
Senior Proposal Manager who's ready to bring energy, creativity, and precision to a high-impact role on our marketing and business development team. If you're passionate about producing top-tier proposals and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to directly support growth across multiple AKS offices and make a real impact.
What You'll Do- Lead the development of compelling proposals, statements of qualifications, and roster submittals that win work.
- Manage the full proposal lifecycle-from go/no-go decisions to content creation, editing, layout, and final production.
- Collaborate with project managers, technical staff, and other marketers to gather information and ensure deadlines are met.
- Track and interpret RFPs/RFQs to ensure full compliance and highlight AKS differentiators.
- Support and guide interview strategy and preparation, including development of presentation materials.
- Maintain and update marketing content in our CRM (Unanet-Cosential), including resumes, project descriptions, awards, and photography.
Who You Are- You have 5+ years of proposal experience in the A/E/C industry with a strong understanding of Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS).
- You're an exceptional writer and editor with a knack for translating technical content into persuasive messaging.
- You're self-driven and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
- You work well with a variety of personalities and enjoy collaborating with technical and marketing professionals.
- You're proficient with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office, and comfortable working in CRM systems.
- You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.
Nice to Have- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
- Familiarity with Unanet-Cosential (or similar CRM).
- Experience preparing interview materials and supporting pursuit strategy.
- Knowledge of branding, layout design, and adherence to writing style guides.
- Experience submitting to public agencies at the local, state, or federal level.
