Senior Proposals Writer - RFP

Randstad

$80K — $100K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or related field required.
  • 8 years of experience in marketing, business development, or sales in a professional services firm.
  • Experience in an architecture/engineering firm preferred.
  • Familiarity with Shipley best practices for proposal management preferred.
  • Superior technical writing and excellent verbal communication skills necessary.
  • Proficiency in Adobe InDesign is strongly preferred.
  • APMP certification as a Certified Proposal Management Professional is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and presentation of proposal plans and win strategies.
  • Draft storyboards and manage proposal team assignments.
  • Present and adjust proposals based on feedback during the pink team review meeting.
  • Recommend proposal strategies during the go/no-go decision and kickoff meetings.
  • Oversee the creation and presentation of proposal graphics and visuals.
  • Manage post-submittal activities and project deliverables.
  • Facilitate interview practice sessions in the Checkmate phase.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to collaborate with business development and project management leaders.
  • Chance to contribute to distinctive value propositions for clients.
  • Prospects for professional growth through involvement in industry associations and conferences.
  • Recognition through industry award submissions (e.g., ACEC, ENR).
  • Potential to build and expand a professional network within trade shows.
Full Job Description
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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 Requirements: 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 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 Please send your resume in confidence to [redacted] Advantages Experience with the Shipley best practice model preferred. Superior technical writing abilities. Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Responsibilities 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 Requirements: 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 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 Please send your resume in confidence to [redacted] 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 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 Summary 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,

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