Proposal Specialist

Proposal SpecialistThe Proposal Specialist combines strategic communication, visual design, and project management to help drive the company's growth and success. This role leads the development of compelling proposals, qualifications packages, and client interview presentations that showcase the KLJ's expertise in competitive pursuits.Working closely with technical experts, project managers, and business leaders, the Proposal Specialist transforms complex information into persuasive content and engaging visual communications. Through strong writing, graphic design, branding, and storytelling skills, this individual develops high-impact deliverables that communicate value, strengthen client connections, and support winning business opportunities.The ideal candidate is both creative and detail-oriented, with a passion for design, visual storytelling, and collaboration. They are comfortable managing multiple deadlines, developing strategic messaging, creating graphics and presentation materials, and bringing ideas to life through visually compelling marketing and business development materials.Essential FunctionsSets, enforces, and maintains timelines for successful completion of proposalsDrafts responses to RFPs and other client deliverables as assigned, writes content and coordinates graphics for a completed proposal that accurately reflects RFP requirementsDesigns proposal layouts, infographics, charts, maps, and visual content that communicate technical information clearly and effectivelyUtilizes effective written and oral communicationTranslates complex engineering concepts into visually engaging graphics and presentationsResponsibilitiesInterviews and gathers information to customize RFP responses with input from business line leaders and/or subject-matter expertsProvides copywriting for proposal content including scope of services, project approaches, customized project roles and bios, etc.Provides quality control review, proofing and editing of all proposal and presentation material, and oversees final production and delivery of proposalsQualificationsAssociate or bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, journalism, English, business, or a related field; equivalent experience consideredProficiency with computersPreferencesExperience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and AcrobatExperience creating infographics, presentations, and branded marketing collateralKnowledge of visual communication, page layout, typography, and graphic design principlesExperience developing PowerPoint presentations and presentation graphicsSkillsUsing the guidelines provided, apply judgment and interpretation skills to complete duties.AbilitiesManagement does not exist or is limited in scopeUse common courtesy while interacting with people to satisfactorily perform the jobActivities allow the individual to provide a recommendation used by others when making decisionsComplete assignments independently and obtain guidance for unfamiliar tasks, problems and situationsAt KLJ, we have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. The salary for this position is expected to range between $45,000 - $62,000. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include education (or applicable experience), training, job location, competencies relevant to the role, and internal equity. We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k, employee stock ownership program and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally. The options available for the current year are described at and Travel This position requires the individual work 40 hours per week with 100% of time spent in the office.Physical Requirements The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch and crawl; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Talk or hear and communicate clearly. Frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.