Proposal Manager Utility Programs

Do you want to be part of an organization dedicated to tackling global issues such as the future of the clean energy industry Do you get excited by collaborating with a team and helping create high-quality deliverables DNV - Energy Services North America is seeking a Proposal Manager - Utility Programs with a passion for supporting the future of the clean energy industry within our Energy Management team a team of clean energy professionals across the country. The successful candidate will join our growing business development proposal group.

The Proposal Manager Utility Programs will be responsible for working collaboratively with a team managing proposal deliverables and timelines writing proposal sections working with subject matter experts facilitating kick-off and review meetings developing graphics and presentations and polishing and delivering a finished proposal product on time and in compliance with RFP and DNV requirements.

Candidates must also be highly proficient in MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite. Familiarity and experience with business development strategy is desirable.

This position can be located in our Columbus OH; Oak Brook IL; Oakland CA; Phoenix AZ and Medford MA offices presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either aDNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

Other DNV offices may also be considered.

What Youll do

Proposal Management

• Manage the proposal process from RFP receipt to submission including:
• Proposal document development and management Assessing RFP requirements and creating proposal development plans; constructing a proposal template and outline; document writing assignments presenting and discussing the RFP with proposal teams; helping teams develop proposal win points; working collaboratively with proposal teams and monitoring proposal team assignments to ensure work is completed; tracking progress using a compliance matrix; managing draft and final review meetings and ensuring all changes are incorporated. Partner with bid managers to develop a proposal schedule promote consistent schedule adherence and hold proposal contributors to deadlines.
• Proposal content development Developing content from subject matter expert (SME) interview and SME materials as well as writing new content using internal resources; collecting and assembling core qualification materials (resumes bios project descriptions company information and related); tracking and monitoring working drafts; assembling required attachments addendums and related including communicating with other company managers and staff for required reviews; editing of proposal content for style consistency clarity voice and grammar; finalizing deliverables into ready to send form using tools such as Adobe Acrobat; submitting final materials (via email web portal and/or hard copy shipment). Collaborate with and create synergy among bid managers opportunity managers and SMEs to develop and refine proposals.
• Proposal design and graphics development Using tools such as Adobe InDesign Illustrator Photoshop and MS PowerPoint create proposal templates and graphics that provide visual storytelling.
• Develop content and graphics for bid interview presentations.
• Provide ad-hoc marketing support to business development team.

Proposal Tracking and Content Management

• Tracking current and pending bids.
• Teams/SharePoint management of all core materials in proposal development resumes project descriptions company and business area descriptions and similar.
• Identify process and content improvements.
• Train new bid team members in proposal process.

• Generous paid time off (vacation sick days company holidays personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from Vision benefits
• Spending accounts FSA Dependent Care Commuter Benefits company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid therapist-led virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position tenure location and employee election**

For California Washington New York Washington D.C. Illinois and Maryland: DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set level of experience and specific location. For the states of California Washington New York Washington D.C. Illinois and Maryland only the starting pay range for this role is $90000- $115000.

DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit or business need without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

For more information

Is Required

• Bachelors degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in English Writing Journalism Marketing or related field
• Four (4) or more years of experience developing and managing proposals
• Advanced skills with MS Office (Word PowerPoint) and proficiency with MS Excel Teams and SharePoint. Intermediate skills with Adobe products (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop Acrobat Pro) is essential
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-performance collaborative environment as a team player and take ownership in solving problems and/or finding solutions
• Thorough commitment to operational excellence and internal customer service and satisfaction
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills as well as experience performing technical editing using one or more style books particularly Chicago and AP
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening
  

What Is Preferred

• Experience with government utility energy efficiency and/or renewable energy projects a plus
• Experience utilizing AI to accelerate proposal development
• Demonstrated project management experience; APMP or PMP certification preferred
  

**Immigration-related employment benefits for example visa sponsorship are not available for this position**