Proposal Writer
Proposal writer job in Costa Mesa, CA
The Proposal Writer is responsible for developing clear, persuasive, and compliant proposals that support Pyramid's business development and sales objectives. This role manages the creation of high-quality responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs), ensuring all submissions accurately reflect Pyramid's capabilities and competitive advantages. The Proposal Writer works closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex technical and scientific information into compelling narratives that address client needs and position Pyramid for success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze RFPs and RFIs to determine scope, requirements, and evaluation criteria.
Partner with Business Development to define core strategies, win themes, and key differentiators.
Write, edit, and format proposal content that is persuasive, client-focused, and compliant with requirements.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather technical and scientific input and ensure accuracy.
Translate complex technical information, project timelines, and interfaces into clear, accessible language.
Ensure all proposal materials align with company standards, brand guidelines, and client expectations.
Manage multiple, concurrent proposal deadlines while maintaining quality and consistency.
Maintain and update a library of standard proposal content and templates to improve efficiency.
Facilitate costing and pricing in collaboration with Finance and Business Development
Ensure proper documentation of all leads and transactions in the CRM system (Salesforce)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in science, English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years proven experience writing proposals in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Expertise in Drug Product preferred.
Strong writing, editing, and research skills with keen attention to detail.
Ability to understand and communicate complex scientific and technical concepts.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Strategic thinker with the ability to align messaging to business objectives and client needs.
Auto-ApplyGovernment Proposal Writer
Proposal writer job in Irvine, CA
Job DescriptionDescriptionTurion Space is seeking a technical writer to join our team in Irvine, CA. You will work closely with the CEO, engineering leadership, and business development teams in your efforts to write winning proposals.
Key Responsibilities
Read solicitations and fully understand proposal requirements
Plan and execute proposal content
Interview experts and research accordingly for proposal content
Write compelling proposal content
Work with designers to create graphics and visuals for projects
Create reusable content for knowledge base
Prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines
Seek feedback from stakeholders and edit content accordingly
Maintain consistency in proposal writing by following company style guide
Minimum Qualifications
2-5 years of professional writing experience
Must have exposure to Government Proposals
Outstanding team collaboration skills
Excellent people skills
Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite
Meticulous organizational skills
Attention to detail
Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines
Protection Proposal Manager
Proposal writer job in Irvine, CA
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Proposal Manager to lead the development of technical scopes and proposals from initiation through submission. This role is critical in aligning customer needs with engineering solutions, ensuring proposals are technically sound, competitively priced, and delivered on time.
The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic liaison between sales, engineering, and project support teams, translating customer requirements into actionable scopes of work and comprehensive proposals. Success in this role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with a deep understanding of engineering services, estimating practices, and proposal management methodologies.
As a Project Engineer - Proposal Manager a typical day might include the following:
Conduct business development meetings with sales representatives and customers
Communicate with customers to understand their technical needs and recommend solutions within SEL Engineering Services' competencies
Collaborate with the local branches to attain technical reviewer and support in developing proposals
Estimate Engineering Services and subcontractor labor, equipment, and expenses
Orchestrate proposal development, internal review, and submission to customer
Evaluate and quantify project risks in accordance with proposed scope of work
Evaluate subcontractors in accordance with proposed scope of work
Collaborate with project support team to ensure bid documents are complete and submitted on time
Construct front-end milestone and construction schedules
Communicate with customers regularly on proposal status and provide revisions, as necessary. Document and archive important communications for project execution team
Ensure status for proposal submission, due dates, and estimated project execution dates are accurate
Conduct bid review meetings with sales team and customers
Review purchase orders and contracts for scope, schedule, and budget compliance and deviations from submitted bid documents
Conduct internal kickoff meeting with project team to hand-off internally
Collaborate in external customer kickoff meeting and complete project turnover to customer
Orchestrate post-mortem analyses on completed projects to develop action plans for proposal writing, estimating, and project execution team performance
Develop tools that facilitate on time to promise (OTP) proposal delivery to the customer
Maintain customer relationships and serve as a trusted advisor.
This job might be for you if you possess the following skills:
A strong technical background and are pursuing career growth in the project management profession
A strong understanding of SEL products, solutions and SEL Engineering Services capabilities
Experience in estimating labor, equipment, subcontractor costs, and project expenses
Proficient in developing milestone and construction schedules
Ability to evaluate and quantify project risks and evaluate contracts and purchase orders for compliance with scopes, schedules, and budgets
Enjoy customer communication and serving as a trusted advisor
Enjoy the autonomy of creating tools and templates to improve group processes and tracking
Required Qualifications:
One of the following: Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field; Associates Degree with minimum of 4 years relevant experience; or PMP Certification or similar with 6 years relevant experience.
Basic knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area
Protection Focus
Strong protection background in Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Experience developing BOM, layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams and protection schemes
Experience developing coordination and arc flash studies
Experience conducting FAT and SAT with customer
Location
We are open to this position being located in: Pullman, WA; Phoenix, AZ; Irvine or Vacaville, CA; Boise, ID.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Pay Range Data
$115,000 - $170,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at ******************.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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Proposal writer job in Costa Mesa, CA
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Auto-ApplyAssociate Launch & Proposal Manager
Proposal writer job in San Diego, CA
Associate Launch & Proposal Manager Medical Devices Company
Duration : 12 Months
Total Hours/week : 40.00
Client: Medical Devices Company
Level Of Experience: Mid-Level
Employment Type: W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)
Description:
Work hours: 8am - 5pm pacific time with 1 hour lunch break
Remote - some travel may be required. Must be available for Pacific Hours
3 Must haves on the resume: project management, superior communication skills, cross-functional collaboration
Job Title: Associate Launch & Proposal Manager, (JG3)
Business Description
The Medication Management Solutions (MMS) business unit within BD is a $2B Global business, with the leading share in Pharmacy Automation and IV Delivery Products in Acute Care Hospitals, Non-Acute Care, and Retail Pharmacies. Its focus is optimizing the medication use process while ensuring patient safety.
Summary:
We're looking for a detailed oriented team player that can juggle multiple demands to assist in the administration of two key customer focused areas: Proposal Management and Commercial Launch Planning. With the proposal management team, you'll be responsible for working with cross functional teams to produce strategic responses for proactive proposals, executive summaries, RFx opportunities and other sales enablement activities. In support of the of Commercial Launch Management, you'll be responsible for helping recruit early adopter customers into product development programs, monitoring contract compliance, and then close out product development projects.
You'll have an opportunity to learn and integrate MMS messaging and product functionality response content and will identify/organize content to successfully manage and support revenue generating opportunities with a high degree of accuracy while prioritizing competing priorities and meeting timelines. In addition, you will learn the Product Development and Commercial Processes necessary for a successful product launch.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of prioritizing and executing project requirements, working directly with customers and be willing to learn and take initiative and to make a meaningful contribution right out of the gate. Someone who is willing to support our diverse initiatives, partner with the cross-functional teams and be our go-to person to get things done.
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Risk Assessment and mitigation planning
Review proposal documents to identify requirements and evaluate SME support.
Obtain a full understanding of the scope of the project, customer background, evaluation factors, project risks/mitigation options.
Update project tracker of all opportunities across the business
Review customer engagement needs with Commercial Launch Management team and determine recruiting demographics, projected site close outs, and contract management needs.
Ensure project entrance and exit criteria are established and clearly articulate the desired recruiting demographic
Track contract expiration dates and ensure amendments or close-out process are in place.
Implementation
Based on risk assessment findings:
work with sales and cross functional SMEs to develop RFx/proposals.
work with Commercial Launch Management team & cross-functional SME to develop the recruitment or project close out messaging and manage contract term limits and financial caps.
Demonstrate superior communication skills to work cross-functionally within an organization and effectively present solutions to a variety of audiences, recruit and engage customers for contracting
Demonstrate attention to detail and customer management by gathering assessment activity logs from customers, analyze for accuracy, obtain approvals from Ethics & Compliance, and ensure credits are allocated to customer accounts in a timely fashion
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure any customer feedback is communicated to the appropriate platform and core team(s).
Track exit criteria validation is occurring across the project and project scorecards reflect status
Project Management
Support internal and external customers through execution of an organized process and navigation for internal resources.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills to effectively multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple projects within a high pressure, deadline-driven environment.
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with RFP response standards, Development Partner site contracts, and BD policies.
Engage SMEs and successfully produce winning customer centric submissions aligned with identified timelines.
Develop an organizational understanding to access data sources and SMEs in support of early adopter customer, project teams', and field teams\' needs.
Content development
Create RFx first drafts of all contents for SME/BD Stakeholder review.
Ability to take a compilation of raw content and transform it into customer facing content.
Adjust tone and format to align with the specific customer and messaging.
Experience Required
Personal characteristics: dynamic, team player, detail-oriented, critical thinker, self-motivated, enthusiastic, resourceful, customer-focused, interested in professional development/career progression, personable.
High degree of proficiency with
Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).
Conferencing and team collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint)
Bachelor\'s Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, PR, Engineering, or Life Science preferred or commensurate work experience
Understanding of Market Segmentation principles desired
Experience in a healthcare, medical device and/or related industry experience preferred
Experience with healthcare enterprise software or medical device implementations a plus
Experience with customer service a plus
25 - 30% Travel potential
Skills & Certifications
Highly polished writing and editing skills, strong application of the English language (diction, grammar, and spelling).
Strong team member able to communicate effectively and work extremely well with complex multidisciplinary teams.
Advanced presentation and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to large and/or senior audiences.
Demonstrated proficiency in: project management, planning, deadline-driven execution, time-management, and follow-through skills.
Ability to collaborate and establish rapport and relationships with business partners and internal stakeholders.
Ability to manage through ambiguity
Eligibilities & qualifications
2-3 years project management experience; experience with RFP's/RFI's in government and/or healthcare settings strongly preferred.
Sr. Proposal Manager
Proposal writer job in San Diego, CA
The successful candidate will apply proposal management skills, leading teams, analyzing requirements, and managing responses to generate cohesive, compliant, and compelling White Papers, proposals, and presentations. * Managing efforts across several opportunities at different points in the BD-lifecycle simultaneously, requiring self-organization and time management.
* Managing proposal teams responsible for all aspects of proposal development (proposal writing, editing, illustration, production efforts, etc.) assignment and receipt of RFP, through delivery and receipt by the customer.
* Analyzing solicitations (RFP, RFQ, RFI, etc.) in conjunction with other customer requirements and communications and determine final document structure.
* Preparing detailed proposal plans, schedule, compliance matrix, storyboards, and outline for assigned pursuits; ensuring templates and content are compliant and compelling while highlighting BlueHalo's differentiated solutions.
* Evaluating proposal preparedness, and adjudicating actions, in conjunction with Capture and leadership, to ameliorate any identified risk to enhance pWin.
* Leading major proposal events, such as Kick-off Meetings, Strategy Meetings, outline and Storyboard reviews, Pink, Red, and Gold Color Team reviews, etc.
* Arranging facilities, as needed for classified bids, and ensuring availability of resources and cross-functional proposal team to execute, working with leadership to move any blockers.
* Developing and managing the proposal schedule.
* Providing guidance and just-in-time training to proposal writers, contributors, and subcontractors, as appropriate.
* Ensuring the BlueHalo proposal process is appropriately tailored and followed, standard style guide is used, and compliant, compelling documents are submitted in accordance with established guidelines.
* Ensuring proposals are compliant with all solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria.
* Monitoring and remaining current on all amendments and modifications to the solicitation.
* Participating in After Action Reviews (AARs) and Lessons Learned to develop and implement process improvements that help improve proposal quality.
Required Experience
* Successful execution of large, competitive, single award procurements of $50M+; evidence of a successful track record of high-quality, high-scoring proposals
* Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of professional experience or Master's Degree with 4+ years of experience.
* 6 years of experience working as a Proposal Manager responding to Federal Government solicitations.
* Experience with MS Office business applications.
* Leadership skills and experience in keeping a team focused and moving toward developing a compliant, compelling, competitive - winning document.
* Exceptional people skills to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Salary Range: $90-$115k
The BlueHalo, an AV Company, pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.
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Proposal writer job in Irvine, CA
Write articles for Schmid College of Science & Technology blog. Responsibilities This role's primary responsibility is to assist the Schmid College Digital Marketing & Communications Manager with writing blog posts about Schmid College (people, happenings, news, research, etc). Independently schedule interviews with sources and own the full process of drafting articles. Implement feedback from Digital Marketing & Communications Manager and edit drafts according to blog tone and AP style. Demonstrate tact and diplomacy to maintain a high level of confidentiality when necessary. As needed, contribute to writing newsletters, social media posts, and other communications. As needed, contribute photos, video, and graphic assets to be paired with written stories. As needed, assist in planning and managing Schmid College blog and social media accounts.
Required Qualifications
Little to minimal prior experience. Ability to learn and improve. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and strong writing skills required.
Sr Creative Writer
Proposal writer job in Carlsbad, CA
Sr. Creative Copywriter- We offer a competitive benefits package!
The Company: GIA is the world's foremost authority in gemology. GIA is a global organization with headquarters located in Carlsbad, CA. GIA in Carlsbad boasts a 17-acre ocean view campus that accommodates approximately 800 of its 3,400 total employees worldwide. It offers many competitive health and commuter benefits that promote the well-being of its employees as well as that of the environment.
The Location: This position is located in Carlsbad, California at our corporate headquarters.
What to expect:
We offer competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans
Paid vacation, sick and holidays, tuition assistance, commuter benefits
The Environment:
On-site cafe - affordable custom breakfast and lunch meals and Starbucks drinks!
Economic friendly services - electric vehicle charging stations on-site
Ergonomic assessments offered on-site and virtually
Job Overview:
The Sr. Copywriter will wield words, wisdom and wit to tell compelling brand and product stories across multiple media. As a GIA storyteller on the creative team, you will set the brand tone and will lead as the center of excellence for creativity and precision, effectively translating marketing and business strategies into creative concepts, stories, and ideas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Create
· Develop concepts and copy for a range of marketing needs including ad campaigns, brochures and digital advertising, video scripts, social content, product USPs, and experiential activations
· Interpret creative briefs and technical information to develop and produce creative, persuasive concepts through execution
· Continually raise the bar on creativity, writing fresh copy that connects with the desired audience and drives action
· Comfortably vary voice, style, and other characteristics demanded by the business unit, channel or target audience
· Collaborate deeply with designers, production and project managers, as well as social media, developers, brand managers; proactively respond to feedback in person and in writing; follow up with creative and account teams throughout the project
· Partner with media vendors, photographers, filmmakers, designers, and/or web developers to come up with ideas and concepts that are media agnostic and on brand/strategy
· Work under minimal direction with project teams or other internal customers to complete work
· Proof read all marketing communication
Lead
· Educate and mentor other writers on outstanding creative copy writing approach and content development tactics
· Be a source of inspiration, positivity and creativity to others
· Lead example and by requiring people's best thinking, extending challenges, debating decisions, and holding people accountable
· Oversee and lead copy for projects in production, working with the team to verbalize ideas, iron out concepts, solve creative issues through words, and nail the copy
· Advise marketing and business leaders on best use of messaging and tactical storytelling aligning with campaign business objectives and value propositions
· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of communication and industry trends
· Educate team on outstanding copywriting approach and content development tactics
Be Rigorously Accurate
· Stay updated on appropriate style guidelines and brand voice for consistency in messaging
· Adhere to our brand style guidelines; ensure accurate trademark usage, grammar, punctuation, etc.; uphold a consistent approach across all marketing materials
· Rigorously review, proof and edit work to deliver the highest-quality deliverables of the copy team to make informed enhancements where necessary
· Other duties as assigned
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
· A strong portfolio showcasing your conceptual thinking and work across multiple formats (digital, video, social, etc.) is required.
· A keen eye for detail and appreciation of great design
· A high regard for quality and attention to detail
· Experience with SEO concepts and social media marketing
· Proofreading experience and familiarity with standard style guides a plus
· You can craft amazing copy out of thin air, based on briefs, and from drafts written by others.
· An ability to adapt quickly and compromise with others without compromising our voice and integrity.
· Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
· Ability to clearly communicate concepts through mocks and decks when pitching work to stakeholders and directors.
· Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines and changing priorities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communication, marketing or writing
· 5+ years of professional copywriting experience in advertising and marketing campaigns
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
· Work is performed in a designated professional office workstation and environment.
· Extensive use of office equipment to include computer, calculator, copier, fax, and other business related machines and software.
Pay range: $78-108K.
Why Should You Apply?
Great benefits!
Reasonable hours that provide work-life balance!
Professional and educational development opportunities!
An Equal Opportunity Employer
All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Disclaimer: This indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.
Auto-ApplyProposal Anst Prin
Proposal writer job in San Diego, CA
How does it feel to work on a driven team of game changers? Inspiring. As part of the programs team, you will work with experienced professionals to help best position BAE Systems as an industry front runner. We are currently looking for a Principal Proposal Analysts to join us and assume a lead role.
Here, we value our workforce, and that means providing our employees with competitive salary and benefit packages, flexible schedule, and plenty of resources for career growth. You'll work with supportive managers and industry experts, lead proposal activities, research contractual matters, and assist management in negotiations.
As a Principle Proposal Development Lead, you will:
Develop and manage all aspects of the strategic proposal outlines, assist with compliance matrices, and drive proposal schedules
Provide guidance and direction to cross-functional teams assigned to work proposal efforts
Partner with non-price proposal volume writers to ensure accurate, compelling and compliance
Verify resource needs and availability
Provide technical guidance and work scope evaluation of proposal spec package
Coordinate with Supply Chain to Support Make/Buy and Have/to strategic decision making
Develop compliance matrix for assigned proposals to ensure timely completion of proposals adhering to external and internal deliverable due dates
Support Cost Volume (estimation) Leads in development of estimates and ROS %
Perform daily and weekly check-ins to ensure proposal activities are being completed on time
Works cross functionally to ensure barriers to accuracy/timeliness/quality of the proposal are overcome
Liaisons with Operations and Programs Management to develop technical and execution strategies are clear and concise
Coordination with scheduling regarding work sequencing to achieve milestones as planned in the execution strategy
Leads the kickoff meeting discussing strategy for pricing, execution and technical work
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience in developing proposals, cost estimator or similar roles
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel
Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents in Microsoft Office
Make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Excellent organizational and follow through skills
Detail oriented
Ability to perform price analyses
Solid knowledge of DoD contracting
Experience working with U.S. Navy or commercial ship repair and modernization contracts
Ability to ready and comprehend NAVSEA standard work items
Must be able to obtain and maintain DBID's access card.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
SHAREM / MIREM Technical Editor
Proposal writer job in San Diego, CA
Full-time, Contract Description
is contingent upon successful contract award.
At Prevailance, we deliver high-impact results with integrity and purpose. Our professionals support mission-critical efforts across defense and national security domains, guided by excellence and trust. We are seeking an experienced and mission-focused professional to join our team as an Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Readiness and Evaluation Measurement (SHAREM) / Mine Warfare Readiness and Effectiveness Measuring (MIREM) Technical Editor.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Prepare, review, and edit documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with established guidelines
Collaborate with warfighting subject matter experts to refine tactical and technical content related to Naval operations and equipment
Ensure all materials meet the highest tactical, technical, and literary standards while complying with Federal laws, Department of Defense directives, and national security requirements
Verify adherence to the Style Guide and Government Printing Office (GPO) Style Manual for writing standards and formatting
Modify existing documents to meet specific program requirements as needed
Collaborate on presentations and incorporate relevant content into other deliverables
Requirements
Qualifications:
Minimum of four (4) years of Naval experience
Eight (8) years of experience using the Microsoft Office Suite in the primary performance of duties
Demonstrated ability to prepare briefings, reports, and correspondence that are technically correct and meet professional standards
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with editing and publishing in compliance with DoD or Federal guidelines
Familiarity with classified material handling and security protocols
Prior experience supporting Navy tactical and technical documentation efforts
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Clearance:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!
Prevailance, Inc. proudly supports veterans as a member of the V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) program and the Hire Vets initiative. Prevailance provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, designed to support health, wellness, and financial security. Our benefits include:
Medical Insurance
TriCare Supplemental
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Paid Holidays
Education Reimbursement Program
Computing Device Reimbursement Program
Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.
Salary Description $80,000 - $130,000
Proposal Pursuit Manager - Health Solutions and Benefits
Proposal writer job in San Diego, CA
Aon is looking for a Proposal Pursuit Manager As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Aon Health Solutions - Bid Management Team. As a Proposal Pursuit Manager, you will report directly to the Manager - Health Solutions. The Proposal Pursuit Manager will work on bids for our US Health business units. They will write, revise, proofread, and finalize proposals in response to RFPs (request for proposals) and presentations specific to client situations. The opportunities will focus on our US health lines of business. The Proposal Pursuit Manager will lead, plan, develop, produce, and deliver proposals and presentations required by client solicitations. They will provide hands-on management of the entire full-cycle project development processes, including but not limited to: leading kick off meetings, writing customized content, monitoring timelines, editing documents, working on presentation deliverables, and ensuring compliance with the Aon brand. The Proposal Pursuit Manager will work with colleagues across Aon Health Solutions, as well as product and industry practice sales teams, subject matter experts and designers, to ensure that proposals and presentations reflect the best technical, management, and support offerings that Aon can make in response to RFPs. The Proposal Pursuit Manager is expected to assist in achieving national goals for new business and client retention via execution of the core responsibilities of the position, which focus on responding to offensive (new business) and defensive (retention / jeopardy) requests for proposal (RFPs) and presentations. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Your Impact as a Proposal Pursuit Manager What the day will look like: Responsible for running large and complex proposals and presentations Continue to develop a practical and solid understanding of Aon solutions Organize and lead proposal meetings ensuring a response strategy is established and implemented Work with consultants and subject matter authorities to develop customized content Partner with the lead designer to ensure proposals and presentations are visually impactful Lead presentation brainstorming and development sessions Effectively collaborate with graphic designers on every project Ability to work independently at a fast pace while being flexible in light of project shifts You Bring Knowledge and Expertise Skills and experience that will lead to success: 5+ years professional work experience in bid management, insurance and brokerage industry experience strongly preferred Demonstrable background in the development of custom strategic content (bringing to bear essential messaging/value propositions) and strong editing skills required Ability to handle multiple bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meeting all deadlines Experience with crafting oral presentation deliverables, partnering with a designer and the account team Ability to learn quickly and show flexibility to adapt in a growing group, working both independently and with a team mentality (required) Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions Working knowledge of proposal management software (SharePoint, Loopio, monday.com) strongly preferred Intermediate Word, PowerPoint and Excel knowledge required Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields in communication required (relevant experience considered) How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience. For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances. Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate. Nothing in this restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Pay Transparency Laws: The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $90,000 to $100,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. A summary of all the benefits offered for this position: Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. #LI-JS2 #LI-Hybrid 2568306
Aon is looking for a Proposal Pursuit Manager As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Aon Health Solutions - Bid Management Team. As a Proposal Pursuit Manager, you will report directly to the Manager - Health Solutions. The Proposal Pursuit Manager will work on bids for our US Health business units. They will write, revise, proofread, and finalize proposals in response to RFPs (request for proposals) and presentations specific to client situations. The opportunities will focus on our US health lines of business. The Proposal Pursuit Manager will lead, plan, develop, produce, and deliver proposals and presentations required by client solicitations. They will provide hands-on management of the entire full-cycle project development processes, including but not limited to: leading kick off meetings, writing customized content, monitoring timelines, editing documents, working on presentation deliverables, and ensuring compliance with the Aon brand. The Proposal Pursuit Manager will work with colleagues across Aon Health Solutions, as well as product and industry practice sales teams, subject matter experts and designers, to ensure that proposals and presentations reflect the best technical, management, and support offerings that Aon can make in response to RFPs. The Proposal Pursuit Manager is expected to assist in achieving national goals for new business and client retention via execution of the core responsibilities of the position, which focus on responding to offensive (new business) and defensive (retention / jeopardy) requests for proposal (RFPs) and presentations. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Your Impact as a Proposal Pursuit Manager What the day will look like: Responsible for running large and complex proposals and presentations Continue to develop a practical and solid understanding of Aon solutions Organize and lead proposal meetings ensuring a response strategy is established and implemented Work with consultants and subject matter authorities to develop customized content Partner with the lead designer to ensure proposals and presentations are visually impactful Lead presentation brainstorming and development sessions Effectively collaborate with graphic designers on every project Ability to work independently at a fast pace while being flexible in light of project shifts You Bring Knowledge and Expertise Skills and experience that will lead to success: 5+ years professional work experience in bid management, insurance and brokerage industry experience strongly preferred Demonstrable background in the development of custom strategic content (bringing to bear essential messaging/value propositions) and strong editing skills required Ability to handle multiple bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meeting all deadlines Experience with crafting oral presentation deliverables, partnering with a designer and the account team Ability to learn quickly and show flexibility to adapt in a growing group, working both independently and with a team mentality (required) Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions Working knowledge of proposal management software (SharePoint, Loopio, monday.com) strongly preferred Intermediate Word, PowerPoint and Excel knowledge required Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields in communication required (relevant experience considered) How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience. For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances. Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Pay Transparency Laws: The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $90,000 to $100,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. A summary of all the benefits offered for this position: Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. #LI-JS2 #LI-Hybrid
Senior Proposal Manager
Proposal writer job in Irvine, CA
As a **Senior Proposal Manager at** Shimmick, you'll play a key leadership role in advancing our pursuit strategy and proposal execution. You will shape proposal systems and processes across the company, supporting complex infrastructure pursuits, guiding cross-functional teams, and helping win high-profile work in water, transportation, energy, and other critical sectors.
Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we're well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our proposal approach is essential to our success.
**Responsibilities**
**Proposal Management and Leadership**
+ Lead and manage proposal development from RFQ to final RFP, including shortlist and interview phases.
+ Develop and manage detailed proposal workplans, outlines, compliance matrices, and schedules.
+ Organize and facilitate proposal kickoff, status, and review meetings.
+ Lead storyboarding and strategy alignment to ensure persuasive and client-focused proposals.
+ Guide teams in developing compelling themes, value propositions, and win strategies.
+ Ensure all proposal elements (written, visual, and contractual) are compliant, accurate, and aligned with brand standards.
+ Oversee production and delivery of final proposal documents.
+ Supervise and mentor proposal team members.
**Content Strategy and Development**
+ Write and edit high-quality proposal sections such as executive summaries, project approaches, resumes, and team qualifications.
+ Collaborate with operations leadership, technical staff, estimators, and subject matter experts to translate complex ideas into clear, client-centered content.
+ Review and refine resumes, project descriptions, and other boilerplate content to maximize impact.
+ Implement client-specific messaging to reflect values, goals, and evaluation criteria.
+ Contribute to the development of pursuit tools, templates, and style guides.
**Cross-Functional and Client Coordination**
+ Serve as a liaison between proposal, estimating, preconstruction, operations, and executive teams.
+ Coordinate inputs from joint venture partners, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.
+ Support internal and client-facing meetings related to pursuits, interviews, and debriefs.
+ Present proposals and concepts to clients, internal leadership, and teaming partners as needed.
**Process Improvement and Training**
+ Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality of proposals.
+ Support strategic planning efforts related to proposal team operations, tools, and training.
+ Mentor junior staff and share best practices in writing, positioning, and proposal strategy.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
+ 10+ years of proposal development experience in the AEC or infrastructure industry, including 2 years in a leadership role.
+ Experience managing large, complex, and multi-volume proposals.
+ Proven ability to lead pursuit meetings with multiple joint venture and/or design team partners.
+ Ability to travel for client meetings, interviews, proposal kickoffs, or team workshops as needed.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience in heavy civil construction and alternative delivery methods (e.g., Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, CMGC, Design-Build).
+ Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor content for technical and client audiences.
+ Familiarity with RFP/RFQ analysis, contract compliance, and public procurement processes.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, SharePoint, and CRM software such as Cosential.
+ Experience collaborating with estimators, technical staff, executives, and external partners.
+ Knowledge of desktop publishing and proposal production processes.
+ Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
+ Ability to manage multiple deadlines and perform professionally under pressure.
+ Understanding of industry trends in public procurement and alternative delivery models.
Additional Information:
+ This position is based in Irvine, CA; Suisun City, CA; Denver, CO; or a remote location within the United States, preferably on the West Coast.
+ Flexible and hybrid work arrangements are available based on candidate location and team needs.
+ Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
+ This position does not include sponsorship for a United States work authorization.
The salary range for this position is between $160,000-$195,000 per year depending on experience and/or education,
Shimmick offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Employees can choose from multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options available. We provide 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Our paid time off program includes paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off in addition to PTO days. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts and voluntary coverages such as pet insurance, legal, and identity theft protection.
_NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:_
_Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick._
_AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER_
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran._
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**Job Locations** _US | US-CA-Irvine | US-CA-Suisun City | US-CO-Denver_
**ID** _2025-2851_
**Category** _Estimation_
**Type** _Full Time_
Marketing Proposal Specialist (A/E/C)
Proposal writer job in Irvine, CA
Brown and Caldwell has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Marketing/Proposal Specialist in our growth-oriented engineering, environmental consulting, and construction firm serving our Southwest Area. The position is ideal for candidates with a passion for strategic business development, compelling writing, and creative thinking. We are looking for candidates who are self-driven, curious, efficient with deadlines, and able to work effectively with diverse teams of engineers, marketers, and design staff to create persuasive content and standout deliverables. The successful candidate will partner and work closely with senior marketing and sales leaders on tracking opportunities and developing strategies to capture work in competitive markets; creating persuasive proposals, presentations, and marketing materials; and maintaining systems and tools to promote overall efficiency and effectiveness. The position provides a variety of sales and marketing support functions as outlined below. This role will be hybrid and can be located in Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego, or Phoenix, AZ. Detailed Description: The Marketing/Proposal Specialist supports sales/marketing and business development efforts for the Southwest Area, including strategic client development and proposal tracking; supporting pre-positioning activities; creation of persuasive proposals, presentations, and marketing materials; research of pursuits and client organizations; team development and training; and maintenance of systems and tools to promote overall efficiency and effectiveness. Marketing/Proposal Specialists work closely with senior leaders including Senior Marketing Specialists, Marketing Manager(s), and Senior Technical Staff. Primary responsibilities include: * Proposal / Presentation Development: Partner with pursuit teams on pursuits and presentations for municipal clients to advance our positioning and deliver proposals that resonate with our clients. Responsibilities include coordinating all elements of pursuits, such as strategy development, messaging, formatting, coordination with graphics, editing/review, compliance, proofreading, brand adherence, and efficient and timely production. Facilitate interview and presentation preparation and coaching as required. * Client Development: Provide general business development support to facilitate client development with Client Service Managers (CSM), including assembling information packages; connecting CSMs to other technical staff, experts, and opportunities within the organization; organizing client workshops and special events; and maintaining marketing files. Work with CSMs to understand and respond to client needs, meetings, and events. * Business Development: Contributes to company marketing process improvements to support efficiency and overall sales program effectiveness. Provides planning support for key conferences to maximize presence and investment. * Meeting Facilitation: Facilitates client service team and pursuit-related meetings, including working with external teaming partners. * Marketing Information: Manages process to create and maintain well-organized, up-to-date qualifications statements, project descriptions, and resumes that reflect firm strengths and client benefits. Provides timely entry of accurate and complete opportunity information and products in company tracking systems. * Market Sector and Service Line Development: Coordinate with other marketers and senior technical staff to implement market sector and service line initiatives. Support events, communications, and branding efforts to enhance BC's position in the market. Desired Skills and Experience: *
A Bachelor's degree (Communications, English, Journalism, or Marketing preferred) with 3+ years of experience in a related role preferred. Experience in engineering, environmental, architectural, and/or construction field is a plus. * Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with emphasis on superior persuasive writing and presentation ability. Experience coaching others in interviews/presentations preferred. * Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently as well as in team environments, often under tight deadline situations. * Highly skilled in persuasive writing. * Ability to identify key issues and patterns from partial/conflicting data. * Proficient Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. * InDesign experience preferred. * Travel up to 10% Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future. Location A: $27.90 - $38.30/hr. Location B: $30.70 - $42.20/hr. Location C: $33.50 - $46.00/hr. You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter. Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits. About Brown and Caldwell Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 77 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit ************************ This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test. Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
Senior Proposal Manager, International (R3843)
Proposal writer job in San Diego, CA
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit ************** Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:The primary function of this role is the leading and managing of government and commercial proposals across our international business (with an eventual focus on or Asia business). The BD Ops team is looking for this candidate to have strong technical writing experience, capable of conflating complex technical ideas into succinct prose. The candidate should also have excellent verbal communication and team coordination skills to facilitate contributions from teams across the Shield AI team. In this capacity the proposal manager will be able to support our growing number of proposals and manage, write, and respond to requests for information.
What we are looking for:--Confident team leader: Manage and direct proposal efforts among stakeholders across the globe. Lead stakeholder engagement to provide key contextual information, customer insights, market information to efficiently communicate and share business development strategy.--Exceptional communicator: Strong and succinct technical writing paired with confident verbal communication skills. Develop proposals that result in high quality, compliant and compelling proposals that will score high and have optimal win probability.--Extreme ownership: Serve as the primary cross-functional lead for each proposal at all levels of the organization. Manage proposal lifecycle from start to finish including kickoff, collaboration with stakeholders, and executive leadership reviews.--Attention to detail: Develop compliance matrices to document solicitation requirements and ensure 100% compliant proposals are submitted to a customer. Maintain strict configuration management of all documentation.What you'll do:
Balance many competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment including proposal management, technical content generation, and process improvement.
Manage and author technical content for requests for information, abstracts, and quad charts. Articulate complex technical concepts and build relevant products to address customer requirements.
Support presentation and briefing development, graphics formatting, copy editing, and knowledge management processes to enable BD Operations team success.
Support Account Executives to close deals and grow revenue by managing and driving critical business development operations.
Work closely with BD, legal, finance, marketing, engineering, program, and product management teams to ensure proposal compliance for the technical, management, pricing, and past performance sections are completed.
Provide additional support to BD team leadership such as miscellaneous projects including presentation materials, competitive intelligence gathering and/or other market information that may be gathered with the sales and marketing teams.
Business operations support, top of funnel management, and proposal development.
Required qualifications:
4-6+ years of U.S. Federal or international government proposal development experience.
In lieu of direct government proposal experience, have 5+ years of experience working with U.S. Federal or International government requirements.
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering or equivalent industry experience.
Experience with proposal methodologies (e.g. Shipley), compliance matrices, and implementing project management tools and processes.
Outstanding record of academic achievement.
Demonstrated aptitude for analytics.
Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities.
Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
Ability to author technical content for requests for information, abstracts, and quad charts.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization.
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively - both verbally and in writing.
Ability to jump in as a team player, practice flexibility, and adjust to changing priorities to support and embrace the start-up environment.
You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience managing Foreign Military Sale and Direct Commercial Sale proposals.
Strong technical background especially with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) and software.
You have demonstrated thorough understanding and knowledge of the military operations and the acquisition process that allows you to maintain strong customer relations.
Demonstrated understanding of specific DoD operational scenarios and systems.
Understanding of international markets/geopolitical trends to drive international business strategy
Active DoD security clearance.
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Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Auto-ApplyProposal Coordinator
Proposal writer job in Irvine, CA
Job Description
LSA is seeking a full-time Proposal Coordinator to lead proposal efforts and support firm-wide marketing activities. The successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively to prepare winning proposals, statements of qualifications, and lead interview presentations. They will manage the full proposal development cycle: facilitate Go/No-go decisions, lead proposal kick off meetings, develop production schedules, assist technical project managers in developing win themes, draft/edit text, final submittal production and delivery; in close coordination with technical professionals throughout LSA's nine offices. In addition to proposal management, this position includes assistance with LSA's emarketing initiatives on various social media platforms and other marketing related activities. The successful candidate can be based out of Northern, Southern or Central California. This position may qualify for remote or hybrid work environments.
Requirements/Preferred Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, English Literature, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2-5+ years of experience with RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses for A/E/C industry
Experience using Deltek or other CRM programs
Strong writing, editing and communication capabilities
Work well in a high-pressure environment
Ability to meet simultaneous deadlines
Self-motivated and assertive
Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently
Interact effectively with individuals at all levels
Strong understanding of Microsoft Office suite and highly proficient in Word
Proficiency in InDesign
Attention to detail
Availability for occasional travel
Coordinate company presence at conferences and attend industry networking events
Experience with social media postings, website maintenance, and email marketing campaigns
Develop marketing collateral
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 per year. The compensation offer will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.
About the Organization
LSA is a diversified environmental, transportation, and community planning organization. We are recognized as innovators in the field of environmental impact assessment, and we have developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective.
LSA's employee-owners are its most valuable resource. LSA fosters professional development and personal growth in an environment that offers opportunities for training and enrichment. LSA takes great pride in its work and looks for talented, dedicated professionals to join its team. We are always looking for energetic and enthusiastic people. If you enjoy working with clients and colleagues to plan and manage projects, we would like to hear from you.
LSA offers competitive pay, and for all eligible employees medical, dental, vision, long term disability, long-term care, group life/AD&D insurance plans; vacation, sick, and holiday pay; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan; and a Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with 401k safe harbor match.
For more details about our employee benefits package please visit our Careers Page on our company website.
EOE Statement
LSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
LSA provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. All employment decisions at LSA are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Except where required or permitted by law, employment decisions will not be influenced by an individual's actual or perceived-or association with others of an actual or perceived-age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, disability (mental and physical), marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, State, or local laws.
Proposal Coordinator
Proposal writer job in Carlsbad, CA
RQ Construction, LLC, (a wholly-owned subsidiary of DPR Construction) is seeking a Proposal Coordinator eager to coordinate proposal and pursuit activities in support of the business development of our company. As a design/build team, we seek to contribute a truly integrated proposal and project delivery for our client, according to the specifications and timeline required. Our pursuit process for our Department of Defense construction projects is challenging, interesting and diverse both technically and geographically.
Our Pursuit/Marketing team works hard to win new work for us to execute all over the United States, as well as internationally in the Caribbean. This position interacts closely with our other internal Estimating, Architecture, and Operations' departments to provide project proposals, which are regularly rated by our client, the Department of Defense, as having the highest quality.
As a Proposal Coordinator, you will help coordinate all the necessary internal and external team members to present unified proposal(s) each month. We will teach you our high-quality proposal process, with an eye for future growth within the department. The work is fast-paced and detail-oriented with quick turnover time required on each and every proposal. Some work can be done remotely, but in-person office work will be required in our Carlsbad location for items that come up during the proposal process. If you are interested in joining our team to support our efforts, we would like to get to know you.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
A high school degree or GED is the minimum formal education required for this position, but a bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field is the minimum formal education required for this position. A combination of equivalent work experience and training in the field is qualifying.
Two or more years applied work experience (or equivalent) with marketing and proposal writing required.
Previous work experience in the design/build construction industry preferred.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Internet, etc.) required.
Specific software literacy (Adobe Suite - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) preferred but can be trained.
COMPANY PROFILE: RQC, LLC is a full service contracting and design firm that specializes in Design/Build projects for both public and private clients, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense. The firm offers a variety of services including construction, architectural design, interior design, trade services, virtual design and construction, and LEED/sustainable design management for projects ranging from $30M to over $200M. RQ's experience includes projects throughout the nation including California, Washington, Virginia and North Carolina, as well as internationally as U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Puerto Rico. The success of this company has been built on three pillars: Quality, Integrity, and Leadership. Our employees work hard as a team, thrive on innovation and remain committed to being the first choice of our clients as well as all other stakeholders.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.
Mid Level Technical Editor
Proposal writer job in San Diego, CA
Are you searching for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Ignite Digital Services is a fast-growing digital transformation company serving the national security sector. Our small business applies data science, program management and technical domain expertise to help clients implement data-driven approaches that maximize operational efficiencies.
We've redefined what it means to be a leader in our industry by creating and maintaining effective and rewarding working relationships with our clients, partners and internal team members. Our company culture is built upon a team-based approach, which offers continuous opportunities for personal growth and innovation, while providing unmatched value to our clients.
Perks of Working at Ignite Digital Services:
Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
Education stipends and referral bonuses
Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Mid-Level Technical Editor to join our team. In this role, you will review, edit, and standardize a variety of technical documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with established guidelines. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, writers, and project managers to refine content for technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring deliverables meet organizational and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Edit, proofread, and format technical documents (e.g., reports, manuals, proposals, white papers, specifications).
Ensure documents comply with style guides, templates, and organizational/industry standards.
Verify technical accuracy, clarity, grammar, punctuation, and consistency across documents.
Collaborate with authors, engineers, analysts, and project teams to improve document structure and readability.
Manage version control and track document revisions through the review process.
Prepare documents for submission to government, corporate, or client audiences.
Provide feedback to writers on writing quality, organization, and technical accuracy.
Support the development and maintenance of templates, glossaries, and style guides.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
Experience:
3-5 years of experience editing technical or professional documents.
Familiarity with government, defense, or engineering documentation standards is preferred.
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Experience with content management systems, SharePoint, or collaborative editing tools.
Familiarity with markup or publishing tools (e.g., XML, LaTeX, MadCap Flare) is a plus.
Soft Skills
Exceptional attention to detail and command of grammar, spelling, and style.
Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and simplify them for clarity.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
Salary 80k + dependent on education and experience
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Ignite Digital Services is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit ********************** (CA) or ********************** (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.
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Auto-ApplyScientific Writer - Preclinical Ocular Services
Proposal writer job in Carlsbad, CA
Scientific Writer - Preclinical Ocular Services
Salary Range: $65k - $75k
Pharmaron is a global CRO (Contract Research Organization) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit ******************
Job Overview:
Pharmaron (San Diego) is seeking a Scientific Writer to support our Preclinical Ocular Services group in Carlsbad, CA. In this role, you will draft and finalize high-quality nonclinical study protocols and reports that directly support regulatory submissions and preclinical development milestones. This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy scientific communication, collaboration, and transforming data into clear and accurate documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft, revise, and finalize nonclinical study protocols and reports in collaboration with scientific teams.
Prepare written summaries and data tables in compliance with internal templates and sponsor guidelines.
Provide editorial review to ensure clarity, consistency, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory and eCTD formatting requirements.
Verify data and perform crosschecks to ensure completeness and accuracy of all documents.
Translate complex scientific information into concise, high-quality written content.
Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and adapt to shifting timelines and priorities.
Communicate clearly and proactively with scientific, operational, and project stakeholders.
Support additional scientific writing and documentation needs as assigned.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field (biology, anatomy, chemistry, animal science, or related).
Minimum 2+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals, CRO, biotech, medical devices, or academic research.
Strong scientific writing skills with the ability to interpret and summarize technical data.
Understanding of drug development and preclinical study requirements.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in written and verbal English communication.
Strong preference for candidates with prior experience drafting nonclinical study protocols or reports.
Why Pharmaron?
Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.
Collaborative Culture: You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.
Benefits: As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions
Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account
Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
100% Employer-paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k plan with generous employer match
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
How to Apply:
Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world of life sciences.
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Script Write
Proposal writer job in Tustin, CA
Job Title: Script Writer Job Type: Part-Time About Us Car Trackers is a wholesale automotive dealership. We are dedicated to creating compelling content that engages, informs, and inspires our audience. We are currently seeking a talented and creative Script Writer to join our team on a part-time basis.
Job Description
As a Script Writer, you will be responsible for developing engaging scripts for various media formats, including video content, advertisements, social media, and internal communications. You will work closely with our creative team to craft narratives that align with our brands tone and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Write clear, compelling, and engaging scripts for video, digital, and multimedia content
Collaborate with the creative and production teams to develop storytelling concepts
Adapt scripts based on feedback and project needs
Ensure scripts align with brand messaging and audience engagement strategies
Research and integrate industry trends, audience insights, and storytelling techniques
Revise and edit scripts to meet quality standards and deadlines
Qualifications & Requirements
Proven experience as a script writer, content writer, or in a similar role
Strong storytelling and writing skills with a keen eye for detail
Ability to write for different tones, styles, and audiences
Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines and work independently
Familiarity with video production and media formats
Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
Strong communication and collaboration skills
A portfolio of previous writing work (scripts, articles, or other relevant content)
[Optional] Experience in journalism, screenwriting, or marketing content writing is a plus
Benefits
Competitive part-time compensation
Opportunity to work in a creative and dynamic environment
Professional growth and development opportunities
Collaborative team culture
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Marketing Proposal Specialist (A/E/C)
Proposal writer job in San Diego, CA
Brown and Caldwell has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Marketing/Proposal Specialist in our growth-oriented engineering, environmental consulting, and construction firm serving our Southwest Area. The position is ideal for candidates with a passion for strategic business development, compelling writing, and creative thinking. We are looking for candidates who are self-driven, curious, efficient with deadlines, and able to work effectively with diverse teams of engineers, marketers, and design staff to create persuasive content and standout deliverables. The successful candidate will partner and work closely with senior marketing and sales leaders on tracking opportunities and developing strategies to capture work in competitive markets; creating persuasive proposals, presentations, and marketing materials; and maintaining systems and tools to promote overall efficiency and effectiveness. The position provides a variety of sales and marketing support functions as outlined below. This role will be hybrid and can be located in Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego, or Phoenix, AZ. Detailed Description: The Marketing/Proposal Specialist supports sales/marketing and business development efforts for the Southwest Area, including strategic client development and proposal tracking; supporting pre-positioning activities; creation of persuasive proposals, presentations, and marketing materials; research of pursuits and client organizations; team development and training; and maintenance of systems and tools to promote overall efficiency and effectiveness. Marketing/Proposal Specialists work closely with senior leaders including Senior Marketing Specialists, Marketing Manager(s), and Senior Technical Staff. Primary responsibilities include: * Proposal / Presentation Development: Partner with pursuit teams on pursuits and presentations for municipal clients to advance our positioning and deliver proposals that resonate with our clients. Responsibilities include coordinating all elements of pursuits, such as strategy development, messaging, formatting, coordination with graphics, editing/review, compliance, proofreading, brand adherence, and efficient and timely production. Facilitate interview and presentation preparation and coaching as required. * Client Development: Provide general business development support to facilitate client development with Client Service Managers (CSM), including assembling information packages; connecting CSMs to other technical staff, experts, and opportunities within the organization; organizing client workshops and special events; and maintaining marketing files. Work with CSMs to understand and respond to client needs, meetings, and events. * Business Development: Contributes to company marketing process improvements to support efficiency and overall sales program effectiveness. Provides planning support for key conferences to maximize presence and investment. * Meeting Facilitation: Facilitates client service team and pursuit-related meetings, including working with external teaming partners. * Marketing Information: Manages process to create and maintain well-organized, up-to-date qualifications statements, project descriptions, and resumes that reflect firm strengths and client benefits. Provides timely entry of accurate and complete opportunity information and products in company tracking systems. * Market Sector and Service Line Development: Coordinate with other marketers and senior technical staff to implement market sector and service line initiatives. Support events, communications, and branding efforts to enhance BC's position in the market. Desired Skills and Experience: *
A Bachelor's degree (Communications, English, Journalism, or Marketing preferred) with 3+ years of experience in a related role preferred. Experience in engineering, environmental, architectural, and/or construction field is a plus. * Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with emphasis on superior persuasive writing and presentation ability. Experience coaching others in interviews/presentations preferred. * Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently as well as in team environments, often under tight deadline situations. * Highly skilled in persuasive writing. * Ability to identify key issues and patterns from partial/conflicting data. * Proficient Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. * InDesign experience preferred. * Travel up to 10% Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future. Location A: $27.90 - $38.30/hr. Location B: $30.70 - $42.20/hr. Location C: $33.50 - $46.00/hr. You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter. Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits. About Brown and Caldwell Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 77 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit ************************ This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test. Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act