Proposal Manager

Title: Proposal Manager Location: Irvine, CA (or local to any Anchor QEA office) Job Type: Regular Full-time Overview Anchor QEA is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to join our service-oriented, collaborative Client Experience Team. In this role, you will play a critical part in advancing our business strategy by developing high-quality proposals and statements of qualifications. You will ensure that each proposal aligns with evaluation criteria, clearly conveys key messaging, and highlights how our expertise supports our clients' goals and objectives. The position does not offer relocation assistance. Responsibilities Manage the delivery of high-quality competitive pursuits and statements of qualification (SOQs), including proposal outlines, concepts, and formats designed for maximum scoring Develop detailed proposal schedules and manage multiple concurrent deadlines Work with proposal teams to execute a winning strategy, ensuring teams have identified the appropriate benefits and differentiators Prepare proposal content including tailored resumes, standard company information, project descriptions, and other marketing collateral as needed Support company-wide business development efforts as needed Work during evenings and weekends when required to meet client deadlines and support Client Experience operations across time zones; perform all job functions virtually (e.g., stable Wi‑Fi) Qualifications Extensive knowledge of A/E/C industry marketing fundamentals, terminology, and delivery methods Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines Advanced knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, and OneDrive Advanced presentation skills to lead interview preparation sessions Advanced understanding of company brand implementation and QA/QC processes Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) experience, copyediting experience, and knowledge of database concepts is desired Experience preparing SF330 submittals and knowledge of the federal procurement process is preferred Unanet (formerly Cosential) CRM experience is preferred Must be team-oriented, flexible, reliable, and highly responsive to internal clients and to other members of the Client Experience team Education & Certification Requirements Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant A/E/C experience required Salary and Compensation Salary: $110,465 - $124,275 Annual Bonus Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus Benefits Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service; vacation may vary by level Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match; further information on benefits available at Equal Employment Opportunity We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr