AECOM is seeking a highly talented Proposal Specialist IV to join our West Region Marketing team. This role will work in collaboration with business development and operations team on pursuits including partnering in the preparation of formal and informal client solicitations including expressions of interest (EOI) requests for qualifications (RFQ) requests for proposals (RFP) and pre-qualification efforts.
This will be a hybrid position including a combination of both remote and in-office that can be based in but not limited to: Denver CO; Phoenix AZ; Salt Lake City UT
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Leads large/complex proposals that may involve multiple business lines and regions and supports from capture through to interview stage as required.
- May facilitate workshops/sessions to support the capture manager in development of the win strategy
- Able to serve as coach for interview Q&A and preparing team.
- Facilitates color reviews (Pink and Red team) and applies lessons learned to add value to proposal and win plan. Serves as color team and/or compliance reviewer on other proposals.
- May co-present sections of Readiness Reviews during capture stage.
- Participates actively in Go/No-Go decisions by providing recommendations may facilitate greenlight analyses as part of advanced capture planning and positioning activities supports compliance with delegation of authority guidelines and legal
- Analyzes internal debriefs and client feedback on proposals to ensure and demonstrate continuous improvement and identifies trends lesson learned or future best practices across clients or markets.
- May serve as subject matter expert for specific client/portfolio or sector. Actively supports marketing or pursuit strategy content development related to clients/markets in collaboration with marketing communications campaigns client account managers (CAMs) and business lines as necessary.
- May contribute to the development and implementation/presentation of internal training content and lead special projects as assigned.
- May have direct reports
- Responsible for results of proposal activity
Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS 6 years of relevant experience collaborating within a marketing team to lead and/or support proposal activity with key client and strategic pursuits in support of winning work or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- A developed understanding of effective proposal and presentation strategy development and compliance and writing and production.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BA/BS in Journalism English Communications Marketing or a related field
- Working knowledge of and interest in the A/E industry including AECOMs projects people credentials and competitors is highly preferred
- A detailed knowledge of marketing best practices and procedures work processes and tools.
- A strong working knowledge of InDesign as well as Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.
- A working knowledge of collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams SharePoint etc.
- An understanding of CRM Salesforce experience is a plus.
- Initiative skill and personal commitment to manage multiple projects and details concurrently follow up and bring tasks and projects to full completion.
- Ability to produce accurate compliant and compelling work independently and with others.
- Experience demonstrating leadership qualities.
- Ability to produce accurate compliant and compelling work independently and with others.
- Excellent writing skills with an aptitude and attention to detail.
- Proven organizational and administrative skills including the ability to complete varied work tasks on schedule and lead deliverable efforts by others; and the proven ability to manage documents.
Additional Information :
- This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future
- Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offered for this position
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time