Senior Proposal Specialist

Engineering (A/E/C) Proposal Specialist Location: Jacksonville, Florida office is preferred; remote location is possible within the United States. Responsibilities Proposal Management: Facilitate proposal and/or prequalification kick-off meetings, define expectations, assign responsibilities, and manage adherence to proposal schedules; lead the team in developing visual and written content for proposals; draft/edit proposal narrative, ensure adherence to brand standards, and organize proposals clearly and concisely; schedule and facilitate proposal review meetings. Content Development and Maintenance: Develop, update, and maintain market-specific content, including project information and staff experience, using internal programs including Adobe Design Suite, CRM and digital asset databases. Opportunity Management: Assist in developing and managing the opportunity pipeline; qualify potential opportunities to align with organizational goals. Post-Proposal Analysis: Participate in post-proposal debriefs to analyze strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Client-Focused Presentations: Assist in developing dynamic and client-focused interview presentations. Vendor and Client Prequalification: Track and maintain government vendor and client prequalification schedules and processes for engineering services. Strategy Development and Collaboration: Facilitate team discussions to develop winning strategies at both project and market levels; participate in market-focused activities to support business development functions. Professional Requirements Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, journalism, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3+ years of experience in the planning, preparation, and development of proposals in the A/E/C industry and qualifications packages for local, regional, national, and agency government clients. Ability to understand and adhere to RFQ/RFP submission requirements and deadlines. Experience with Adobe programs including InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with proposal database software; AEC360 is preferred but not required. Excellent written and spoken communication; strong collaboration and active listening skills. Organizational and conceptual thinking; positive and reliable team player. Effective decision-making skills and strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, and overseeing tasks. Working Conditions Office computer and audio/visual equipment will be furnished. Requires occasional irregular hours or overtime to meet project demands. Occasional travel may be required. Non-exempt position. Hourly range is $33-$55 per hour depending on FDOT and proposal experience. Benefits Competitive compensation Performance bonuses 401(k) with matching contribution Employee Stock Ownership Plan Comprehensive health & well-being plans Financial wellness plans Work-life balance programs EEO Statement An Equal Opportunity Employer—We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hanson Professional Services Inc.