Senior Proposal Manager

Description

• Lead the development of compelling proposals, statements of qualifications, and roster submittals that win work.
• Support and guide interview strategy and preparation, including development of presentation materials.
• Track and interpret RFPs/RFQs to ensure full compliance and highlight AKS differentiators.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical staff, and other marketers to gather information and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain and update marketing content in our CRM (Unanet-Cosential), including resumes, project descriptions, awards, and photography.
• Manage the full proposal lifecycle, from go/no-go decisions to content creation, editing, layout, and final production.

Requirements

We're looking for a Senior Proposal Manager who’s ready to bring energy, creativity, and precision to a high-impact role on our marketing and business development team. If you're passionate about producing top-tier proposals and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to directly support growth across multiple AKS offices and make a real impact.

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• You’re proficient with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office, and comfortable working in CRM systems.
• Experience submitting to public agencies at the local, state, or federal level.
• You’re self-driven and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Experience in preparing interview materials and supporting the pursuit strategy.
• You’re an exceptional writer and editor with a knack for translating technical content into persuasive messaging.
• Familiarity with Unanet-Cosential (or similar CRM).
• Knowledge of branding, layout design, and adherence to writing style guides.
• You have 5+ years of proposal experience in the A/E/C industry with a strong understanding of Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS).
• You work well with a variety of personalities and enjoy collaborating with technical and marketing professionals.

Benefits

• Weekly Team Lunches: Food brings people together—so we make time for it.
• Benefits That Care: Comprehensive health plans, 401(k) with matching, and more.
• Respect for Your Time: Flexible schedules and generous PTO to support balance.
• Meaningful Growth: Hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance