Burns & McDonnell

Senior Proposal Strategist

Burns & McDonnell$95K — $115K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field.
  • 8 years of experience in marketing, business development, or sales within a professional services environment.
  • Experience at an architecture/engineering firm is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Shipley best practice model is advantageous.
  • Strong technical writing skills are essential.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency in Adobe InDesign is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and presentation of comprehensive proposal plans.
  • Draft storyboards and devise winning strategies for proposals.
  • Facilitate proposal team assignments and manage initial proposal development.
  • Present findings and make necessary adjustments during pink team review meetings.
  • Advise on proposal solutions and lead discussions during go/no-go decision-making.
  • Create and present engaging graphics and visuals for proposals.
  • Oversee activities post-submittal, ensuring project deliverables are met.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development through industry awards submissions.
  • Engagement with professional associations and conferences to expand your network.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with business development and project management teams.
  • Support for initiatives aimed at safety, budget management, and community involvement.
Full Job Description
Description

Burns & McDonnell's world headquarters in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Proposal Strategist for its Environmental Services group who can lead proposal development for Request For Proposal (RFP) releases and manage assigned business development activities. The Senior Proposal Strategist is responsible for leading development of the proposal plan; the Request For Proposal (RFP) release and the process including end game, and checkmate for assigned business development proposals to win work for the company. This position will lead proposal efforts in collaboration with business development and project management leadership to develop distinctive value propositions that enhance our clients' competitive positions.
  • Lead the development and presentation of the proposal plan; draft storyboards, and a proposal/win strategy.
  • Lead proposal team assignments and initial proposal management plan.
  • Present at pink team review meeting and adjust proposal material in response to review and request.
  • Recommend proposal solutions during the review of the go/no-go decision and the official proposal kickoff meeting.
  • Lead and present proposal graphics and visuals.
  • Review and manage post-submittal activities.
  • Lead the interview practice sessions in the Checkmate phase.
  • Lead proposal services per the Checkmate phase to close out.
  • Support the development of metrics including change orders, safety, budget, schedule, diversity goals, and community involvement activities.
  • Manage the closing of the project deliverables.
  • Complete the submittal for industry awards (ACEC; ENR) local trade or national trade publications.
  • Attend professional associations, conferences, and build professional network and trade shows.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or related field. and 8 years in marketing, business development, or sales with a professional services firm. Experience at an A/E firm preferred; required or,
  • Applicable years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement; required or,
  • Experience with the Shipley best practice model preferred.
  • Superior technical writing abilities.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Adobe InDesign strongly preferred.
  • Certified Proposal Management Professional -APMP; preferred or,
  • Equivalent Preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Business Development/Sales

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 263433

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-ME #ENS

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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