LHH is seeking a Proposal Specialist for an amazing engineering firm in Marietta. This role leads and manages all aspects of proposal preparation and submission. This role works closely with leadership and Key Team Leads to produce high-quality responses to RFPs and RFQs. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and project management skills to support multiple pursuits simultaneously.
Primary Responsibilities
Partner with technical and project leads to collect, organize, and develop content for proposals, qualifications packages, and interview materials.
Direct proposal kickoff meetings, establish timelines, delegate responsibilities, and oversee schedules through final submission.
Draft, edit, and refine proposal narratives; coordinate reviews; and manage final production and delivery.
Prepare and update resumes and project descriptions; maintain proposal resources; conduct research; and manage internal content databases.
Apply project management best practices to prioritize workload and meet overlapping deadlines.
Proactively identify challenges and communicate issues to management as they arise.
Participate in pursuit planning and strategy sessions across departments and assist with proposal messaging and supporting materials.
Monitor procurement portals for opportunities
Track proposal activity and submission status for both prime and subconsultant pursuits.
Coordinate with teaming partners and respond to requests for forms, qualifications, and compliance documentation.
Provide quality control and editorial review support for marketing communications, including newsletters and special projects.
Deliver weekly outreach and pursuit activity updates to senior leadership.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Prior experience supporting proposals or marketing efforts within the A/E/C industry
2-4 years of hands-on experience developing proposals and qualifications packages
Strong organizational and project management capabilities
Excellent writing, editing, and document layout skills
Ability to contribute strategically to proposal positioning and messaging
Knowledge of local and regional proposal requirements and submission processes
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Job Type
Direct Hire
On-site
Full Time
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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$50k-68k yearly est. 4d ago
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Proposal Writer (54895)
Ats Family
Proposal writer job in Marietta, GA
Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.
Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.
The Position:
ProposalWriter specializing in developing, organizing, and producing professional quality proposals and client submissions while partnering closely with business development and the ATS Operations Team within the Consulting and Design division. This position coordinates and tracks proposals and ensures the highest quality in all proposal materials within our suite of design, inspection, testing solutions. This multifaceted role demands a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and persuasive writing.
Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough needs analysis and project scope assessments to create accurate and compelling proposals
Collaborate with customers, sales team, and ATS Operations Managers to ensure proposals align with codes and industry standards
Participate in virtual client meetings and incorporate visuals (graphics, photos) to strengthen proposal messaging.
Engage in pricing strategy discussions with sales and operations teams
Manage priorities to meet strict deadlines
Coordinate the full lifecycle of pre-qualifications, tenders, and proposals (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs)
Draft, edit, and proofread proposal materials, including project profiles, resumes, and bid-specific content
Maintain a library of standard proposal content and administer collected information
Monitor bid portals and notifications to identify new opportunities
Track multiple concurrent proposals with short turnaround times
Utilize Microsoft Dynamics CRM to document customer opportunities and sales data
Revise proposals based on feedback and ensure consistency with company standards
Research clients, prospects, markets, competitors, and industry trends to inform business development strategies
Qualifications
Required Experience and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, communication, marketing, or related field; or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in proposal writing, business development, or marketing within construction, engineering, property management, or safety industries
Strong technical writing and editing skills
Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite, and CRM tools
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with precision
Strategic planning skills and high motivation to deliver exceptional outcomes
Understanding of building envelope services and related terminology (preferred)
Additional requirements:
Previous exposure to proposal writing is highly desirable
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Comfortable conducting research and presenting information in a professional manner
Work Conditions:
Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent deadlines
Requires participation in virtual meetings and occasional coordination across different time zones
Standard office setting with typical physical requirements:
Ability to sit for extended periods
Frequent use of computer and office equipment
Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs
Ability to bend, reach, and carry light office materials as needed
U.S. Persons Only:
A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position. A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
$52k-81k yearly est. 10d ago
Proposal Writer (54895)
Applied Technical Services 3.7
Proposal writer job in Marietta, GA
Applied Technical Services, LLC ("ATS" or the "Company") is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.
Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.
The Position:
ProposalWriter specializing in developing, organizing, and producing professional quality proposals and client submissions while partnering closely with business development and the ATS Operations Team within the Consulting and Design division. This position coordinates and tracks proposals and ensures the highest quality in all proposal materials within our suite of design, inspection, testing solutions. This multifaceted role demands a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and persuasive writing.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct thorough needs analysis and project scope assessments to create accurate and compelling proposals
* Collaborate with customers, sales team, and ATS Operations Managers to ensure proposals align with codes and industry standards
* Participate in virtual client meetings and incorporate visuals (graphics, photos) to strengthen proposal messaging.
* Engage in pricing strategy discussions with sales and operations teams
* Manage priorities to meet strict deadlines
* Coordinate the full lifecycle of pre-qualifications, tenders, and proposals (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs)
* Draft, edit, and proofread proposal materials, including project profiles, resumes, and bid-specific content
* Maintain a library of standard proposal content and administer collected information
* Monitor bid portals and notifications to identify new opportunities
* Track multiple concurrent proposals with short turnaround times
* Utilize Microsoft Dynamics CRM to document customer opportunities and sales data
* Revise proposals based on feedback and ensure consistency with company standards
* Research clients, prospects, markets, competitors, and industry trends to inform business development strategies
$51k-72k yearly est. 34d ago
Proposal & Communication Writer
Retail and Dining Positions
Proposal writer job in Atlanta, GA
The Proposal and Communications Writer will be a highly skilled team member within the company's Business Development division supporting the business growth and organizational visibility through compelling written content. This role is responsible for contributing to the successful and persuasive submittals to airport retail and restaurant concessions Requests For Proposals (RFPs), along with broader corporate communications, to ensure our voice is clear, consistent, and impactful in our proposal responses and across all channels.
This collaborative role will engage with local and corporate teams to develop story lines, facts, and creatively strategic directions that will most effectively align our organization's successes, capabilities and offerings to the client's interests and needs. Our submitted proposals act as unique pitches for new business within the company's retail and dining divisions. With the workload being a balance of technical writing as well as creative writing and research, the ideal candidate will have a passion for excellent communication skills, and the ability to turn complex information into persuasive, compelling narratives.
About the company: Paradies Lagardère is an award-winning airport concessionaire operating more than 720 national, local, and proprietary retail stores and restaurants in more than 90 airports across North America. It's headquartered in the Vinings, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. This position will work out of the Atlanta office.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Proposals:
Read and translate incoming requests for proposals (RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs) and contribute to the win theme and strategy
Participate in kick-off meetings, strategy sessions and proposal project planning
Collaborate with subject matter experts and business development teams to craft clear, persuasive, and compliant narratives
Conduct research as necessary related to national or local brands, community initiatives, philanthropic efforts and more.
Review and customize RFP responses from the proposal content library; adapt recurring content for each individual opportunity while creating new content specific to that individual RFP
Lead the development and writing of proposal responses (RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs), ensuring alignment with client requirements and company messaging
Ensure responses follow brand style and tone guidelines as well as coach SMEs as needed
Edit and format technical content for clarity, tone, and impact Verify that responses address key customer hot buttons and win themes
Write or review additional RFP response documents and attachments including RFP cover letters and executive summaries
Partner with design teams to ensure written and visual elements align
Incorporate feedback from proposal review sessions; Proofread all content for accuracy, compliance, and proper spelling and grammar.
Assist with proposal knowledge management and retention of content for future use
Communications:
Build, manage and maintain the company's content libraries, templates, and style guides for proposal and marketing materials
As requested, write and edit internal and external communications such as press releases, blog articles, newsletters and award submissions
Uphold brand voice, tone, and messaging consistency across all platforms
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
5-7 years of experience in proposal writing, business development communications, or technical writing
Strong understanding of RFP processes and compliance-driven writing
Excellent research, storytelling, editing, and proofreading skills
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to balance multiple deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with content management tools; Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines.
or with startups is a plus.
$52k-81k yearly est. 35d ago
Proposal Writer (Government Contracting)
Certified Technical Experts
Proposal writer job in Peachtree City, GA
Full-time, Part-time, Contract Description
Company: Certified Technical Experts, Inc. (CTE) Department: Business Development / Proposals
Certified Technical Experts, Inc. (CTE) is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced ProposalWriter to support the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals for federal, state, and local government opportunities. The ProposalWriter will play a critical role in coordinating inputs from subject matter experts, ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements, and producing clear, persuasive content that positions CTE for successful contract awards.
This position requires strong writing skills, knowledge of the government procurement process, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesProposal Development
Review and analyze RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and other solicitations to extract requirements and ensure compliance.
Write, edit, and format proposal sections including technical, management, staffing, and past performance narratives.
Collaborate with business development, contracts, IT, and subject matter experts to gather necessary input and tailor content to agency priorities.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
Develop and maintain compliance matrices to ensure all solicitation requirements are addressed.
Edit and proofread proposals for clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
Ensure proposals align with CTE branding, messaging, and win themes.
Coordination and Collaboration
Work closely with Proposal Manager, Capture Managers, and leadership to translate strategies into compelling written responses.
Participate in proposal reviews (Pink/Red Teams) and incorporate feedback.
Support the development of graphics, charts, and other visuals to enhance proposal readability.
Documentation and Templates
Maintain a library of boilerplate content, resumes, and past performance references.
Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal templates, style guides, and processes.
Support knowledge management efforts by capturing reusable proposal content.
Requirements Qualifications and Experience
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years writing proposals for government contracting (federal, state, or local).
Knowledge: Familiarity with federal procurement processes, FAR/DFARS, and small business programs.
Skills:
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Ability to translate technical inputs into clear, customer-focused narratives.
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; experience with proposal management tools is a plus.
Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Business, or related field.
About CTE
Certified Technical Experts, Inc. (CTE) is a SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and minority-owned firm with nearly two decades of experience supporting federal, state, and local government agencies. We specialize in cybersecurity, IT services, systems engineering, cloud solutions, business services, and staffing. With certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, and CMMI SVC Level 3, CTE delivers innovative, compliant, and mission-focused solutions that empower government clients to achieve success.
$52k-81k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Sales Excellence - Proposal Management Manager
Accenture 4.7
Proposal writer job in Atlanta, GA
Proposal Manager, L7 Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries.
Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners, and communities.
As a Proposal Manager, you are a crucial player on the Sales Opportunity team. You use our standard support framework, best practices, and tools to develop high-quality, compelling, and compliant responses that resonate with Accenture's clients, by providing cross-tower opportunity support for mega deals, developing storyboards and win themes, providing coaching/support for orals, supporting due diligence efforts and assisting in contract development.
Responsibilities:
+ Provide support for large sales opportunities
+ Lead day-to-day proposal management activities and manage resources including Graphic Designers, Technical Writers, etc.
+ Consult with our internal customers to develop high-quality, compelling proposals
+ Oversee development of pre-RFx materials and conduct site visits, client workshops, and BAFO negotiations
+ Work with sales leadership to determine opportunity background, proposal strategy, required resources, and support schedule and logistics
+ Conduct proposal reviews and prepare review drafts
Basic Qualifications:
+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in pre-sales / sales support roles with an understanding of the RFx lifecycle in the IT industry
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in leadership, management, & problem-solving
+ Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of hands-on experience doing proposal management
+ MBA
+ Experience with complete sales cycle
+ Ability to collaborate with geographically dispersed teams
+ English language fluency (oral and written) and excellent communication skills
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
+ Travel up to 50%, Overtime anticipated during peak proposal times
+ A home office or work area that is suitable for productive remote work, per local guidelines. This includes a safe, ergonomic workspace and a high-speed internet connection that is stable and secure.
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Massachusetts $94,400 to $153,800
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New York/New Jersey $87,400 to $167,100
Washington $100,500 to $153,800
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$100.5k-153.8k yearly 60d+ ago
Proposal Writer
The EDH 3.3
Proposal writer job in Atlanta, GA
EDH is a currently looking to identify a ProposalWriter, for one of our clients in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
Producing high-quality, effective, proposals is an integral part of Business Development process. This position will support multiple proposals simultaneously at different stages in their production. Our work is focused heavily on federal government customers and municipal government. The candidate will work closely with Program Managers and technical subject matter experts to plan, develop, and complete responses to, RFPs, RFQs and RFIs. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with senior management, communicating with customers/partners, and providing leadership related to proposal process execution.
Job Duties
Develops proposal by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation; writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.
Ensure the content matches the RFP, and include standard or approved proposal language for legal sections according to company policy.
Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals.
Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs; studying requests for proposal (RFPs); attending strategy meetings.
Study and outline the requirements of proposal with the expectations of the client and the team in mind.
\Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; transmitting proposals.
Prepares presentation by evaluating text, graphics, and binding; coordinating printing.
Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases
Obtains approvals by reviewing proposal with key providers and project managers.
Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate; implementing changes.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining personal networks.
Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Qualifications:
Management, Marketing or comparable Degree.
Professional document formatting and editing expertise using a variety of tools (MS Word, Excel, PPT, Visio).
Interest and desire to write high quality creative business documents with the ability to effectively communicate concepts for specific target audiences.
Demonstrated ability to quickly understand technical concepts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Graphic Design Skills
Technical Documentation
Layout Skills
Problem Solving
Deadline-Oriented
Process Improvement
Coordination, Strategic Planning
Market Knowledge
$50k-71k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Proposal Manager
AtkinsrÉAlis
Proposal writer job in Atlanta, GA
Job DescriptionOverview
We are seeking a Proposal Manager in Atlanta, GA or any other location where we have an AtkinsRealis office for our Corporate Business Development team.
Your role
Full ownership and leadership of proposal development, strategy, and delivery.
Work with capture managers and pursuit team to develop pursuit strategy & win themes, marketing campaigns and proposal management plan.
Liaises with senior management/executive team to develop win strategies.
Follow internal and industry best practices in proposal development including leveraging new software and tools for efficiencies.
Evaluate and understand client requirements for incoming Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Information (RFIs), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Market Surveys and Sources Sought.
Develop compliance matrices and ensures client requirements of each solicitation are fully satisfied.
Plan, schedule, budget, outline, and lead storyboard and text development, management reviews, and proposal production.
Provides high impact, compelling writing on sections of the proposal and customizes projects, resumes, and other text to be tailored to the client/pursuit objectives.
Assemble appropriate authors, section and volume leaders, subject matter experts (SMEs) and other support personnel to successfully develop a compliant and winning proposal.
Perform research and interview staff to help write/translate complex concepts into a narrative that can be understood by non-technical readers. Direct and manage pursuit team efforts overall.
Coordinate proposal information with any subconsultants.
Lead teams through strategic reviews (pink, red, green, gold, and IQR) and recovery.
Conduct independent quality reviews for team member proposals.
Mentor assigned pursuit staff, including technical staff, proposal coordinators, and content specialists, by advising on and reviewing proposal management plans, schedules, outlines, compliance, matrices and storyboards, proposal process, strategy.
Coordinate all graphics and document layout through the graphic artists.
Produce, package and track the proposal for delivery, ensuring that the proposal submission deadlines are always achieved.
Lead development of PowerPoint presentations and coordinate any leave-behind materials with the graphic artists.
Ensure the proposal closeout process is complete.
Supports work-sharing to balance workloads.
Lead internal lessons learned debrief. Identify weaknesses in a document and creative ways to improve. Ensure project manager conduct a client debrief; captures information in CRM tool.
Responsibilities include the management of direct reports.
May perform such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary relating to proposal efficiency improvement projects. May establish staff performance goals and objectives commensurate with market goals.
About you
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or related major, plus seven years of experience within the firm or in a similar technical/marketing environment. Without a degree, seventeen years of relevant experience is required in addition to appropriate knowledge and skills leading proposals in the industry.
Experience leading pursuit responses from prepositioning through to proposal submission and interview. Experience managing teams to deliver by established deadlines.
Strategic thinker; understands how to develop winning content. Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, motivate professional staff, and guide teams. Strong grammar, spelling, composition, and proofreading abilities. Job requires detail orientation and the ability to multi-task and work under the pressure of a deadline-driven environment with a high consequence of error (which may result in the loss of considerable revenue to the firm).
Experience with InDesign software required.
Experience with proposals to Federal, DOTs, and city municipalities is highly preferred.
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and CRM tools experience required.
Understanding of A-E and project management industry standards and disciplines. Can translate abstract ideas or narrative text into graphical concepts to illustrate concepts more effectively. Works independently; yet functions effectively as a member of a team.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Find out more.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $100,000 - $125,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
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$100k-125k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Proposal Manager
Atkinsrealis
Proposal writer job in Atlanta, GA
We are seeking a Proposal Manager in Atlanta, GA or any other location where we have an AtkinsRealis office for our Corporate Business Development team. Your role * Full ownership and leadership of proposal development, strategy, and delivery. * Work with capture managers and pursuit team to develop pursuit strategy & win themes, marketing campaigns and proposal management plan.
* Liaises with senior management/executive team to develop win strategies.
* Follow internal and industry best practices in proposal development including leveraging new software and tools for efficiencies.
* Evaluate and understand client requirements for incoming Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Information (RFIs), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Market Surveys and Sources Sought.
* Develop compliance matrices and ensures client requirements of each solicitation are fully satisfied.
* Plan, schedule, budget, outline, and lead storyboard and text development, management reviews, and proposal production.
* Provides high impact, compelling writing on sections of the proposal and customizes projects, resumes, and other text to be tailored to the client/pursuit objectives.
* Assemble appropriate authors, section and volume leaders, subject matter experts (SMEs) and other support personnel to successfully develop a compliant and winning proposal.
* Perform research and interview staff to help write/translate complex concepts into a narrative that can be understood by non-technical readers. Direct and manage pursuit team efforts overall.
* Coordinate proposal information with any subconsultants.
* Lead teams through strategic reviews (pink, red, green, gold, and IQR) and recovery.
* Conduct independent quality reviews for team member proposals.
* Mentor assigned pursuit staff, including technical staff, proposal coordinators, and content specialists, by advising on and reviewing proposal management plans, schedules, outlines, compliance, matrices and storyboards, proposal process, strategy.
* Coordinate all graphics and document layout through the graphic artists.
* Produce, package and track the proposal for delivery, ensuring that the proposal submission deadlines are always achieved.
* Lead development of PowerPoint presentations and coordinate any leave-behind materials with the graphic artists.
* Ensure the proposal closeout process is complete.
* Supports work-sharing to balance workloads.
* Lead internal lessons learned debrief. Identify weaknesses in a document and creative ways to improve. Ensure project manager conduct a client debrief; captures information in CRM tool.
* Responsibilities include the management of direct reports.
* May perform such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary relating to proposal efficiency improvement projects. May establish staff performance goals and objectives commensurate with market goals.
About you
* Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or related major, plus seven years of experience within the firm or in a similar technical/marketing environment. Without a degree, seventeen years of relevant experience is required in addition to appropriate knowledge and skills leading proposals in the industry.
* Experience leading pursuit responses from prepositioning through to proposal submission and interview. Experience managing teams to deliver by established deadlines.
* Strategic thinker; understands how to develop winning content. Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, motivate professional staff, and guide teams. Strong grammar, spelling, composition, and proofreading abilities. Job requires detail orientation and the ability to multi-task and work under the pressure of a deadline-driven environment with a high consequence of error (which may result in the loss of considerable revenue to the firm).
* Experience with InDesign software required.
* Experience with proposals to Federal, DOTs, and city municipalities is highly preferred.
* Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and CRM tools experience required.
* Understanding of A-E and project management industry standards and disciplines. Can translate abstract ideas or narrative text into graphical concepts to illustrate concepts more effectively. Works independently; yet functions effectively as a member of a team.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Find out more.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $100,000 - $125,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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Job Type
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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
$100k-125k yearly Auto-Apply 19d ago
Proposal Manager
Global Payment Holding Company
Proposal writer job in Atlanta, GA
Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
The purpose of the Proposal Manager is to drive business growth through the delivery of successful sales bids for long term payment processing and technology contracts. Working across a variety of sectors for Large US Corporates as well as Financial & Non-Financial Institution clients.
The primary responsibility will be to lead and independently determine the end-to-end bid management and pre sales process. Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compelling, and competitive proposals to support the business in winning new business opportunities and retaining existing
business.
What Part will you play?
Bid Strategy and Planning
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop bid strategies aligned with business objectives.
Conduct thorough market research and competitor analysis to identify key differentiators.
Develop comprehensive bid plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
Identify and utilise tools to ensure an efficient and smooth bid management process.
Proposal Development
Lead the bid team in creating compelling proposals that showcase our capabilities and value proposition.
Write and edit proposal content, ensuring it is clear, concise, and tailored to client requirements.
Coordinate with subject matter experts to gather relevant information and technical details.
Risk Management
Identify potential risks and challenges associated with bids and propose mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with various teams (sales, product, legal, compliance, finance) to gather inputs for proposals.
Foster strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Proposal Submission
Oversee the final preparation and submission of bids and proposals, adhering to submission deadlines.
Coordinate with the bid team to ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.
Post Bid Evaluation
Conduct post-bid analysis to identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned.
Provide feedback to the team to enhance future bid performance.
What Are We Looking For in This Role?
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years Proven experience as a Bid Manager with a good knowledge of card acquiring and gateway solutions.
Ability to understand the client's industry and challenges and capable of playing these back into written documents linking our solutions to meet clients' needs.
Ability to achieve goals and objectives by thinking in creative and effective ways.
Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven project management experience and ability to work on concurrent deals.
Stakeholder management and bringing virtual teams together to deliver a common goal.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and work under tight deadlines.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in using bid management tools and Microsoft Office or Google suite.
Understanding of bid best practices.
Benefits:
Global Payments offers a comprehensive benefits package to all of our team members, including medical, dental and vision care, EAP programs, paid time off, recognition programs, retirement and investment options, charitable gift matching programs, and worldwide days of service. To learn more, review our Benefits page at: ****************************************************************
At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (or (applicable country) on a full-time basis without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship.
This role is eligible to be primarily remote within the United States. However, candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to one of our office locations, as occasional on-site presence may be required for team meetings, training sessions, or company events.
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$62k-93k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Proposal Manager
Ashlin Management Group, Inc.
Proposal writer job in Atlanta, GA
Job Description
ASHLIN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ASHLIN is also an Equal Opportunity of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. ASHLIN Management is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires for Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans.
The Proposal Manager is responsible for proposal responses from start to finish to include both managing and drafting the responses. This role includes review of requirements, leading kick-off, and strategy calls, and creating compliant, compelling, high quality proposals. Proven ability in planning, producing, and delivering compliant proposals within a complex business environment. The Proposal Manager will be experienced in scheduling and running proposal kick-off meetings, leading storyboarding sessions, facilitating key review meetings / final document review, coordinating proposal governance / sign-off, document production and support in the delivery of the completed proposal. This role will focus on creating compelling proposals with a persuasive one voice and articulating strategic, customer-focused solutions for federal government agencies.
Typical work-related activities include:
· Analyzes RFPs to identify requirements and develop a proposal plan and schedule
· Directs the proposal team through the process which includes developing the solution, content for proposals, developing schedules, facilitating meetings, making assignments, and managing the writing team; developing production schedules; compile, review and edit materials
· Serve as liaison to other vendors in instances of proposal prime/sub relationships.
· Assist in the preparation of any proposal follow-up presentations
· Work with the proposal team to ensure win themes and other desired technical content is incorporated into the proposal document.
· Utilizes ASHLIN's established process and procedures for proposal management
· Writes and edits persuasive content and synthesizes key messaging such as win themes and discriminators that differentiates ASHLIN and resonates with customer.
· Follows proposal writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone.
· Obtains assistance from subcontractors and subject matter experts as required to shape content to reflect a cohesive message in one voice.
· Helps translate technical information so it is clear to various audiences and technically accurate.
· Improves proposal writing results by evaluating and updating processes, approaches coordination, and boilerplate as needed; obtains approvals from key stakeholders and implements changes.
· Proposal automation software experience preferred (Smartsheet)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and multiple deadlines, and work with large groups to meet goals in a timely manner
· Proficient with MS Office Suite (strong skills in MS Word - templates, styles, MS Excel, along with Visio)
· Able to prioritize and multitask within a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment with fluctuating priorities
· Exceptional editorial and document management skills, including adhering to style, grammar, usage, and branding required
· Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including copy editing/proofing required
· Ability to organize, write, and edit proposals with little supervision required
· Strong ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with others with appropriate flexibility
· Ability to work with and interact with all levels of management
· Skills to include change management, customer relationship building
· Ability to work nights and weekends when required to meet tight deadlines
Experience:
· A minimum of three years related experience required in any of the following: proposal writing, management of large-scale assessment programs, or new business development in an organization.
· Ability to lead small to large groups of individuals
· Shipley proposal training preferred
Education:
· Bachelor's degree in a related area required, preferably in business, English, communications
· Or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
$62k-93k yearly est. 25d ago
RFP & Proposal Manager - Atlanta
Direct Counsel
Proposal writer job in Atlanta, GA
Job DescriptionDirect Counsel represents an Am Law 100 firm seeking an experienced RFP & Proposal Manager to lead and execute firmwide RFP and strategic proposal initiatives. This role is central to the business development function and serves as both a strategic advisor and project manager, developing compelling, client-focused proposals. The position is open to all firm office locations, with a strong preference for Chicago, Atlanta, or Kansas City.Key Responsibilities
Lead multi-practice and panel counsel RFPs from intake through submission, managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholders.
Partner with attorneys, firm leadership, and cross-functional teams to develop strategic, client-centric RFP responses and proposals.
Gather and synthesize information from content owners and draft original, persuasive proposal content as needed.
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and high-quality presentation across all proposal materials.
Leverage internal systems (CRM, Foundation, and related tools) to identify experience, track opportunities, manage content, and analyze outcomes.
Track RFP performance metrics to identify trends and support continuous improvement.
Develop and promote best practices for proposals, pitches, and client engagement initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
7+ years of relevant experience in legal or professional services.
Exceptional project management, writing, and organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work with senior partners and leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with CRM and proposal management systems.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.
Proactive, collaborative, and client-focused mindset.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $140,000-$200,000
Competitive benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), transit reimbursement (location dependent), and employee assistance programs.
$62k-93k yearly est. 7d ago
Pursuit & Proposal Specialist
Arcadis 4.8
Proposal writer job in Atlanta, GA
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is searching for a Pursuit & Proposal Specialist to join our growing US Mobility ‘Winning Pursuits' team! You will partner and collaborate with our client teams to drive and coordinate ongoing capture planning, strategy, and pursuit/proposal activities. Please note this is NOT a typical proposal writing/production/coordination position. You will utilize your expertise and knowledge of the full pursuit process, from positioning and capture planning through post-proposal submittal debriefing to support client teams to successfully win work in the Georgia market. As a valued member of a collaborative team, you will be an active participant throughout the entire pursuit/proposal lifecycle to support the development and implementation of strategy, client/pursuit plans and business development efforts. This position will have a primary focus in Georgia for the DOT and select county and municipal clients. Strong knowledge of the Georgia infrastructure/transportation market, competitor landscape, and the Geogia DOT's prequalification, procurement and proposal processes is strongly preferred. Preferred location is in or near Georgia, but Arcadis offers hybrid work flexibility and is open to other work locations depending on qualifications and experience.
Role accountabilities:
Pursuit and capture planning / strategy development and implementation (in partnership and collaboration with Pursuit Leaders as part of a pursuit team)
Participate in client account planning and regional strategy efforts
Manage development of comprehensive capture plans; develop and track action items and schedules to execute the plan
Manage implementation of action plans to ensure the team is focused and engaged to increase win probability in advance of the RFP
Develop and communicate effective win strategies and creates storyboards
Conduct market research and analysis on opportunities, clients, projects and competitors
Support strategy, preparation and content development for key positioning/client meetings and events
Proactively manage prequalification process and tracks targeted procurements
Proposal / Interview Phase:
Serve as Lead Proposal Manager from kick-off meeting throughout the entire proposal development and interview preparation process, while complying with all RFP requirements, ensuring client needs are addressed and key messages are implemented (leveraging support from proposal coordinators and graphic designers)
Write new text and/or tailors existing materials, interview staff/technical experts, incorporate win strategy/capture plan information into text, meet RFP requirements, edit content from other writers, and provide the most competitive RFP responses
Support the interview preparation process
Attend client pre-proposal and debrief meetings; share lessons learned and best practices across teams
Track and organize debrief feedback and competitor proposals
Other Responsibilities:
Support proactive pipeline management efforts in Oracle Sales Cloud
Lead proactive management of regional project and staff resume data with support from coordinators
Work with corporate Marketing/Communications group to support general marketing campaign and branding efforts, (ie award submittals, client events, white paper/presentation development, events/conferences and public relations efforts, etc).
Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum 5 years of A/E/C industry experience as a marketing, pursuit, proposal or business development specialist
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, professional / technical writing, political science, English or a related field is required (or equivalent professional experience)
Experience developing and writing proposals; thorough understanding of the RFP and proposal development processes is required
Experience in capture planning / strategy development and implementation in the A/E/C industry is preferred
Experience in persuasive writing and developing features, advantages and benefits required
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred, especially InDesign
Working knowledge of Office365 Applications, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams preferred
CPSM or APMP Certification is preferred but not required
Key Skills and Abilities
Leadership - Willingness and confidence to offer opinions and direction.
Dependability - Excellent planning and organization skills - develops realistic action plans, uses time efficiently, and meets deadlines.
Creativity - Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal sales skills.
Innovation - Demonstrate innovative thinking to improve/drive plans and ideas.
Collaboration - Commitment to working with fellow marketing and proposal staff, marketing resource support staff, and client teams in an engaging, positive way.
Agility - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment - learns quickly and asks questions to develop a deep understanding of the organization.
Quality & Results Orientation: Resourceful, accountable, motivated, energetic and results-oriented team player with a commitment to achieving goals and a strong service orientation.
Market & Client Oriented: Has an external orientation and understanding that all opportunities start with knowledge of how to create value for our clients.
Forward Thinking: Has the ability to motivate, lead by example, and encourage teamwork and effective cooperation. Demonstrates creativity, initiative, and the ability to think strategically and help teams develop and implement sound client and pursuit strategies.
Excellent Communication & Listening Skills: The ability to prepare and present information to all levels of client and internal organizations and craft and execute clear messaging.
Organized & Accountable: Excellent organizational skills and ability to coordinate the activities of various team members, hold people accountable, and prioritize tasks when faced with multiple priorities.
Highly Ethical: Leads with a strong set of values aligned with Arcadis values, business principles and Health & Safety standards.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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$80k-100k yearly Auto-Apply 5d ago
Proposal Manager
Dag Architects 3.7
Proposal writer job in Atlanta, GA
Proposal Manager We are actively recruiting for a detail-oriented Proposal Manager for our Atlanta studio. This role will be responsible for supporting business acquisition efforts of DAG Architects within the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry. The specialist will be heavily involved in the full lifecycle of Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) and proposal production, including editing, graphics, ensuring compliance, and coordinating final delivery. Key responsibilities also include conducting market research on clients, competitors, and trends, contributing to CRM data maintenance, and actively managing the content library of prior proposals, boilerplate text, and visuals. The ideal candidate has five to seven years of relevant A/E/C experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, OpenAsset, and PowerPoint. This is a full-time, on-site position in our Atlanta studio. This position will report directly to the Marketing Director.
Responsibilities
Monitor and track industry-related market information to support business development efforts
Contribute to CRM data entry and maintenance, including information on clients, consultants, personnel, and pursuit history.
Monitor sources of industry-related market information.
Gather research data related to clients; competitors; past, current, and prospective markets; and relevant
corporate experience.
Maintain list of relevant resources and achieve proficiency in understanding applicable laws and regulations to
ensure compliant RFQ/RFP responses.
Prepare or assemble written and visual information for client presentations.
Maintain scheduling and tracking systems for individual pursuit and proposal elements and status.
Help to produce SOQs/proposals, including editing and graphics; prepare for digital and/or print reproduction
Identify and monitor SOQ/proposal criteria, ensure response is fully compliant
Handle production and arrange for on-time delivery of SOQs/proposals
Gather content from team and consultants as needed.
Track pre-submittal meeting schedules and attendees, identify decision-makers
Record and distribute notes from pre-submittal and public sector meetings
Maintain systems to extract, categorize, and retrieve information related to clients, consultants, personnel,
projects, prior proposals, boilerplate, visuals, and mailing list.
Qualifications
Strong understanding of basic marketing and business development principles
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with various leadership levels
Exceptional time management skills
Basic knowledge of go/no-go decision processes
Experience with SOQ/proposal production, including both digital preparation and printing/binding
Proficiency with software and technologies used for developing client presentations and communications, including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
Education/Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
Five to seven years of relevant A/E/C experience required
Experience working daily in Creative Cloud, OpenAsset, and PowerPoint
Only applicants who submit both resume and portfolio will be considered for the position. We kindly request no phone calls or emails from third-party recruiters or recruiting agencies.
$61k-88k yearly est. 9d ago
Proposal Coordinator
Stratus Team LLC
Proposal writer job in Atlanta, GA
Proposal CoordinatorJob Description
The Proposal Coordinator will serve as a key contributor to Stratus' dynamic, multidisciplinary marketing team-supporting pursuits across our Civic, Education, Transportation, Commercial, Industrial, Federal, and Water markets. As a fully integrated engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm, Stratus delivers comprehensive solutions for public and private clients. The Coordinator will play a central role in developing compelling RFPs, RFQs, SOQs, proposals, presentations, and other business-development materials that advance our strategic growth and showcase the impact of our work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Essential Functions
Participate in project kickoff meetings and provide input on the production schedule
Lead proposal efforts by compiling and organizing information such as project descriptions, narratives, and resumes
Coordinate, format, write, edit, and proofread proposals, statements of qualifications, and related marketing materials
Manage customized proposals by gathering input from various departments to meet deadlines
Occasionally deliver proposals and coordinate with vendors, subconsultants, and clients
Secondary Essential Functions
Oversee the presentation process after a proposal shortlist is achieved
Assist with design of covers, organizational charts, advertisements, marketing materials, web updates, and presentations
Update and maintain a polished project information database
Perform miscellaneous tasks promptly, as needed
Ensure brand guidelines are adhered to across all materials
Participate in ongoing training efforts
Assist in proposal peer reviews
Deliver exceptional client service throughout the proposal process
Performs other functions, as requested
QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of marketing/writing-related experience in a high-volume environment.
Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, communications, or similar fields.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications (InDesign, Illustrator) required.
SKILLS
Must be flexible, self-motivated, able to prioritize multiple tasks, coordinate shifting priorities, respond to short-term deadlines, and carry a heavy and diverse workload.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organizational and process management skills
Collaborative team player with a professional demeanor
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$41k-63k yearly est. 10d ago
Proposal Coordinator
Lowe Engineers 4.2
Proposal writer job in Atlanta, GA
Who We Are
Lowe Engineers is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, and mapping consultant serving a wide array of public and private sector clients. We strive to provide our clients with the highest quality product with individual needs being our highest priority. We commit to always go the extra mile and do what we say we are going to do! Our Culture We strive to create a culture of professionalism that is relationship oriented. Our Core Values demonstrate our commitment to not only our clients, but our employees and their families, as well as our entire community. We pride ourselves on our family centered atmosphere that builds employee relationships while promoting a balance of professional and private life.
Your Impact at Lowe Engineers:
Develop responses to RFP's
Draft initial responses to RFPs and other client deliverables as assigned-write content and coordinate graphics for a completed proposal that accurately reflects RFP requirements
Manage the RFP as a project, including setting, enforcing, and maintaining a timeline for successful completion of proposals
Manage internal teams, Senior Executives and set agendas and key dates for proposal and presentation deliverables.
Interview and gather information to customize RFP responses with input from business line leaders and/or subject matter experts
Provide copywriting for proposal content including scope of services, project approaches, customized project roles and bios, etc.
Provide quality control review and editing of all proposal and presentation material
Oversee final production and delivery of proposals
Lead the creation of presentations that reflect the firm's brand while also speaking directly to the clients' needs. Presentation deliverables may include PowerPoint shows, collateral, etc.
Track win/loss rate
E-Marketing and Collateral Development
Create content for website and social media outlets
Create and collaborate on PR campaigns
Create and edit marketing and sales literature and campaigns
Event Planning and Execution
Coordinate events, conferences and special corporate meetings
Administrative
Maintain Project Database
Develop and frequently update resumes/bios
Maintain/update Client database- SalesForce
Electronic and Hardcopy filing upkeep
Ordering corporate collateral and stationery
Research
What You Bring to Lowe Engineers:
Three to five years' experience in responding to requests for proposals preferably in the engineering, architecture & construction industries
Excellent writing and editing skills with high attention to detail
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint, Word and Excel) required
Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign preferred
Strong organizational skills
Proven ability to successfully interact with senior executives
Ability to work within tight deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Must be a proactive self-starter, able to work independently
Must be able to manage projects from start to finish
Positive can-do attitude
Our Perks! Lowe Engineers offers a competitive benefits package to reward employees!
100% employer paid medical insurance offered to all full-time employees
Competitive dental and vision plans available
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
100% employer paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage
Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
401K match
Work/Life balance to include paid time off and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Individualized training and mentor programs
Professional development including certification and testing
Professional membership support
Employee Discounts to include Verizon, AT&T, and many others
Complimentary coffee bar, office snacks, free food and fun-themed employee events
Endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers. Past events include Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross Blood Drives, Brookhaven stream cleanup & multiple types of STEM outreach events at grade schools as well as colleges and universities.
EEO We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an e-mail to ********************. Lowe also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
$42k-54k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Medical Writer
Artivion, Inc.
Proposal writer job in Kennesaw, GA
Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons' most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Artivion has over 1,400 employees worldwide with sales representation in over 100 countries. The Company has manufacturing facilities located in Atlanta, Georgia, Austin, Texas and Hechingen, Germany. Additionally, it has sales and distribution offices in various countries throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website, *****************
Position Overview:
Responsible for creating, editing, and managing high-quality scientific and regulatory documents that support the development, approval, and lifecycle management of medical devices. This role involves working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders-including Clinical, Regulatory, R&D, and Quality teams-to ensure timely and compliant documentation in line with global regulatory requirements. Manage assigned departmental project tasks/systems in principal areas or responsibilities identified below.
Responsibilities:
* Writing regulatory documents supporting clinical deliverables for product lines.
* Ensure product line compliance with US and International regulations and standards, as applicable to clinical regulatory requirements, including document preparation and submissions.
* Coordinating deliverables for the CER, PMCF, and SSCP process for product lines.
* Collaborate with Clinical, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Risk Management, Field Assurance, and Marketing.
* Effectively communicate timelines and assist teammates in keeping them.
* Conduct literature reviews and write research summaries related to product lines.
* Prepare product IFUs and assist with labeling and labeling changes (including receipt of applicable translations).
* Collect, query, analyze, distribute and present clinical and pre-clinical data. Develop and maintain any applicable clinical research databases, as necessary.
* Interface with technical representatives, regional managers, and research teams for the purpose of technical training and addressing customer questions/concerns.
* Generate interim and final clinical study reports.
* Communicate with customers and field staff regarding the planning of clinical trials, complaints, problems, and general correspondence.
* Coordinate the execution of peer-reviewed projects (publications, posters, abstracts) and marketing literature.
* Develop clinical protocols and/or investigational plans, informed consent forms, case report forms, handouts, SOPs, analyses, etc. as needed. Prepare status reports, as required.
* Perform literature reviews and reference management using tools such as PubMed and EndNote.
* Other assigned responsibilities (including previously identified tasks being performed at a higher level than one's current title).
Qualifications:
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biomedical engineering, medical writing, or related field (advanced degree preferred: MS, PhD, PharmD, or MD).
Experience:
* 2-5 years of medical writing experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.
* Familiarity with regulatory documentation for medical devices and understanding of applicable regulations (EU MDR, FDA 510(k), etc.).
Skills:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Ability to interpret complex scientific and clinical data.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and reference management software.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Class II or III medical devices.
* Familiarity with document management systems.
* Knowledge of systematic literature review methodology.
* Certification or training in medical writing (e.g., AMWA, EMWA) is a plus.
$64k-95k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Medical Writer
Artivion Careers
Proposal writer job in Kennesaw, GA
Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons' most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Artivion has over 1,400 employees worldwide with sales representation in over 100 countries. The Company has manufacturing facilities located in Atlanta, Georgia, Austin, Texas and Hechingen, Germany. Additionally, it has sales and distribution offices in various countries throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website, www.artivion.com.
Position Overview:
Responsible for creating, editing, and managing high-quality scientific and regulatory documents that support the development, approval, and lifecycle management of medical devices. This role involves working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders-including Clinical, Regulatory, R&D, and Quality teams-to ensure timely and compliant documentation in line with global regulatory requirements. Manage assigned departmental project tasks/systems in principal areas or responsibilities identified below.
Responsibilities:
Writing regulatory documents supporting clinical deliverables for product lines.
Ensure product line compliance with US and International regulations and standards, as applicable to clinical regulatory requirements, including document preparation and submissions.
Coordinating deliverables for the CER, PMCF, and SSCP process for product lines.
Collaborate with Clinical, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Risk Management, Field Assurance, and Marketing.
Effectively communicate timelines and assist teammates in keeping them.
Conduct literature reviews and write research summaries related to product lines.
Prepare product IFUs and assist with labeling and labeling changes (including receipt of applicable translations).
Collect, query, analyze, distribute and present clinical and pre-clinical data. Develop and maintain any applicable clinical research databases, as necessary.
Interface with technical representatives, regional managers, and research teams for the purpose of technical training and addressing customer questions/concerns.
Generate interim and final clinical study reports.
Communicate with customers and field staff regarding the planning of clinical trials, complaints, problems, and general correspondence.
Coordinate the execution of peer-reviewed projects (publications, posters, abstracts) and marketing literature.
Develop clinical protocols and/or investigational plans, informed consent forms, case report forms, handouts, SOPs, analyses, etc. as needed. Prepare status reports, as required.
Perform literature reviews and reference management using tools such as PubMed and EndNote.
Other assigned responsibilities (including previously identified tasks being performed at a higher level than one's current title).
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biomedical engineering, medical writing, or related field (advanced degree preferred: MS, PhD, PharmD, or MD).
Experience:
2-5 years of medical writing experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.
Familiarity with regulatory documentation for medical devices and understanding of applicable regulations (EU MDR, FDA 510(k), etc.).
Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to interpret complex scientific and clinical data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and reference management software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Class II or III medical devices.
Familiarity with document management systems.
Knowledge of systematic literature review methodology.
Certification or training in medical writing (e.g., AMWA, EMWA) is a plus.
$64k-95k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Proposal Coordinator
Southeastern Engineering 3.3
Proposal writer job in Marietta, GA
The Proposal Coordinator will be responsible for leading all proposal development efforts. This position will require close coordination with the SEI management and all SEI Key Team Leads (KTL) to delivery RFP/RFQ responses.
Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with technical leads to gather information needed to prepare winning proposals, qualifications submittals, and interview presentations.
Initial proposal kickoff meetings as necessary to define expectations, identify tasks and assign technical lead responsibilities, and develop production schedule; complete tasks and assigned responsibilities, and adhere to proposal schedule; draft/edit text; schedule reviews; final submittal production and delivery.
Writing and editing of resumes and project descriptions, keeping resumes current, the development and maintenance of proposal materials, research, and other miscellaneous coordination; uses internal database tracking information to support proposal efforts.
Uses project management and communication skills to manage, organize, and prioritize multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
Diagnoses issues in need of escalation; promptly reports issues to Manager and asks for help.
Participates in pursuits coordination and strategy meetings as needed across all Southeastern Engineering, Inc. discipline departments, supporting development of content for proposals, and creating proposal collateral.
Monitor procurement websites for upcoming proposals at GDOT, Metro Atlanta Counties, Cities and CID's.
Tracks status internal RFP submissions as both prime and sub-consultant roles.
Maintain database of GDOT wins by team to track recompete opportunities.
Ensure that all preproposal meetings are covered by Southeastern Engineering, Inc. staff.
Coordinate with other firms for teaming purposes and respond to requests for forms and information.
Provides QA/QC review for Digital Project Coordinator for newsletter and various ad hoc requests.
Provides weekly outreach status to Southeastern Engineering, Inc. upper management.
Develop and refresh brand proposal content (executive summaries, resumes, etc.) while maintaining brand consistency.
Refine/enhance/streamline/document the proposal development process:
Create checklist outlining the proposal development process steps.
Crate a database of experience and qualifications by maintaining master templates, copy, project descriptions, staff resumes, etc.
Develop Master organizational chart by qualifications.
Organize and archive proposal documents, photos, associated files for future use.
Track proposal outcomes, maintaining records of wins, losses, feedback, etc.
16. Receives support, as needed, by marketing staff for RFQ endeavors and directs additional work that is required.
17. Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience providing proposal and marketing support in the A/E/C industry.
2-4 years of experience in the planning, preparation, and production of architectural and engineering proposals and qualifications packages for government and private clients.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to create and streamline processes and workflows.
Ability to manage, organize, and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines.
Exceptional writing, editing, and document formatting and organization skills, ability to assist in developing strategic approaches and concepts.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Detail oriented with good customer service, organization, and conceptual thinking skills.
Work independently and within a team setting to support proposal related tasks and assignments.
Familiarity with regional and local proposal submission requirements and procedures.
Expert in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
$43k-54k yearly est. 10d ago
Pursuit & Proposal Specialist
Arcadis Global 4.8
Proposal writer job in Atlanta, GA
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is searching for a Pursuit & Proposal Specialist to join our growing US Mobility 'Winning Pursuits' team! You will partner and collaborate with our client teams to drive and coordinate ongoing capture planning, strategy, and pursuit/proposal activities. Please note this is NOT a typical proposal writing/production/coordination position. You will utilize your expertise and knowledge of the full pursuit process, from positioning and capture planning through post-proposal submittal debriefing to support client teams to successfully win work in the Georgia market. As a valued member of a collaborative team, you will be an active participant throughout the entire pursuit/proposal lifecycle to support the development and implementation of strategy, client/pursuit plans and business development efforts. This position will have a primary focus in Georgia for the DOT and select county and municipal clients. Strong knowledge of the Georgia infrastructure/transportation market, competitor landscape, and the Geogia DOT's prequalification, procurement and proposal processes is strongly preferred. Preferred location is in or near Georgia, but Arcadis offers hybrid work flexibility and is open to other work locations depending on qualifications and experience.
Role accountabilities:
Pursuit and capture planning / strategy development and implementation (in partnership and collaboration with Pursuit Leaders as part of a pursuit team)
* Participate in client account planning and regional strategy efforts
* Manage development of comprehensive capture plans; develop and track action items and schedules to execute the plan
* Manage implementation of action plans to ensure the team is focused and engaged to increase win probability in advance of the RFP
* Develop and communicate effective win strategies and creates storyboards
* Conduct market research and analysis on opportunities, clients, projects and competitors
* Support strategy, preparation and content development for key positioning/client meetings and events
* Proactively manage prequalification process and tracks targeted procurements
Proposal / Interview Phase:
* Serve as Lead Proposal Manager from kick-off meeting throughout the entire proposal development and interview preparation process, while complying with all RFP requirements, ensuring client needs are addressed and key messages are implemented (leveraging support from proposal coordinators and graphic designers)
* Write new text and/or tailors existing materials, interview staff/technical experts, incorporate win strategy/capture plan information into text, meet RFP requirements, edit content from other writers, and provide the most competitive RFP responses
* Support the interview preparation process
* Attend client pre-proposal and debrief meetings; share lessons learned and best practices across teams
* Track and organize debrief feedback and competitor proposals
Other Responsibilities:
* Support proactive pipeline management efforts in Oracle Sales Cloud
* Lead proactive management of regional project and staff resume data with support from coordinators
* Work with corporate Marketing/Communications group to support general marketing campaign and branding efforts, (ie award submittals, client events, white paper/presentation development, events/conferences and public relations efforts, etc).
Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum 5 years of A/E/C industry experience as a marketing, pursuit, proposal or business development specialist
* Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, professional / technical writing, political science, English or a related field is required (or equivalent professional experience)
* Experience developing and writing proposals; thorough understanding of the RFP and proposal development processes is required
* Experience in capture planning / strategy development and implementation in the A/E/C industry is preferred
* Experience in persuasive writing and developing features, advantages and benefits required
* Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
* Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred, especially InDesign
* Working knowledge of Office365 Applications, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams preferred
* CPSM or APMP Certification is preferred but not required
Key Skills and Abilities
* Leadership - Willingness and confidence to offer opinions and direction.
* Dependability - Excellent planning and organization skills - develops realistic action plans, uses time efficiently, and meets deadlines.
* Creativity - Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal sales skills.
* Innovation - Demonstrate innovative thinking to improve/drive plans and ideas.
* Collaboration - Commitment to working with fellow marketing and proposal staff, marketing resource support staff, and client teams in an engaging, positive way.
* Agility - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment - learns quickly and asks questions to develop a deep understanding of the organization.
* Quality & Results Orientation: Resourceful, accountable, motivated, energetic and results-oriented team player with a commitment to achieving goals and a strong service orientation.
* Market & Client Oriented: Has an external orientation and understanding that all opportunities start with knowledge of how to create value for our clients.
* Forward Thinking: Has the ability to motivate, lead by example, and encourage teamwork and effective cooperation. Demonstrates creativity, initiative, and the ability to think strategically and help teams develop and implement sound client and pursuit strategies.
* Excellent Communication & Listening Skills: The ability to prepare and present information to all levels of client and internal organizations and craft and execute clear messaging.
* Organized & Accountable: Excellent organizational skills and ability to coordinate the activities of various team members, hold people accountable, and prioritize tasks when faced with multiple priorities.
* Highly Ethical: Leads with a strong set of values aligned with Arcadis values, business principles and Health & Safety standards.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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