Senior Proposal Manager

Overview

Lead creation of winning proposals and manage full proposal lifecycle for AKS.

Key Responsibilities

• proposal development
• rfp tracking
• crm management
• interview support
• proposal lifecycle
• collaboration

Tasks

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

Requirements

• indesign
• microsoft office
• unanet
• 5+ years
• a/e/c
• bachelor's

What You Bring

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. -Experience preparing interview materials and supporting pursuit strategy. -Knowledge of branding, layout design, and adherence to writing style guides. -Familiarity with Unanet-Cosential (or similar CRM). -Experience submitting to public agencies at the local, state, or federal level. -You’re proficient with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office, and comfortable working in CRM systems. -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. -You’re self-driven and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. -You’re an exceptional writer and editor with a knack for translating technical content into persuasive messaging. -Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

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Benefits

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

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