Proposal Specialist II

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Job Description

AECOM is looking for a Proposal Specialist to join the East Region Marketing team. This will be a hybrid position including a combination of both remote and in-office, that can be based in, but not limited to: Glen Allen, VA or Coral Gables, FL.   

Job Responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:

• Assist with large proposals and able to lead small to medium proposals (cross regions or business lines), and support from capture through to interview stage, as required.

• Coordinate content and information for qualifications and proposals, including schedule, templates, compliance, content plan and production. Provide conceptual leadership for document design. May serve as lead writer/editor for resumes and past performance sections for proposals.

• May facilitate color review (Pink and Red team) reviews, and apply lessons learned to add value to proposals. Manages the implementation of proposal and presentation revisions based on direction from review teams.

• Participate in go/no-go and greenlight analyses in compliance with delegation of authority guidelines, capture planning and positioning activities as they pertain to preparation for the proposal.

• Complete internal debriefs for proposals they lead and review debriefs and reviews client feedback on proposals to ensure and demonstrate continuous improvement.

• Has solid working knowledge of company quality procedures and approval processes (legal, contracts, DOA, signatory).

• Liaises with appropriate/relevant business line team, operations, technical, and business development professionals to support or develop marketing information (including but not limited to case studies/project sheets and capabilities summaries).

• Provide guidance to entry level proposal team members

• Perform a self-check of work prior to submitting to others for review/approval

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• BA/BS in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or a related field + 2 years of experience collaborating within a marketing team to lead and/or support proposal activity or a demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• InDesign software experience
• Understands marketing and communications concepts
• Prior experience working within the AEC industry
• Strong written communication skills
• The ability to recognize, process, and present written information
• Proficient in MS Office (current version): Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; as well as desktop publishing software (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Organizational, writing/researching/editing, and time management skills
• Strong organizational aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to operate within a team setting

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
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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