Temporary - Communications Strategist

Job Description# Industry Proposal Strategist* Partner with Industry Leaders to develop win strategies and competitive positioning for priority pursuits, informed by client intelligence and market context.* Develop and maintain a dynamic proposal content library including case studies, capability statements, qualifications matrices, past performance narratives, and boilerplate.* Research client organizations, procurement history, and industry trends to inform tailored pursuit strategies and solution framing.* Report directly to the Director of Sales Operations Excellence and contribute to enterprise-wide proposal process improvement initiatives.* Support the implementation and continuous refinement of proposal management standards, templates, quality checklists, and governance frameworks.* Maintain pursuit pipeline data and proposal metrics within CRM and pursuit tracking platforms (e.g., Salesforce)* Contribute to after-action reviews following proposal submissions to capture lessons learned and improve win rates* Work with the ECP/CP to ensure we capture client feedback on losses and track what we can do better in future and improve our win ratios* Team management & collaboration - being adept at leveraging offshore proposal teams for developing the proposal content, review cycles and conference calls that will span multiple time zones (US, Mexico and India time zones)* Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Business or Marketing major or related field* 3+ years of professional experience with writing, communications, proposal development experience within an industry or capability area, engineering, AEC, defense, or professional services environment. Candidates with broader technology, consulting, or delivery backgrounds and strong writing aptitude are encouraged to apply* Demonstrated success managing and writing complex, multi-volume proposals in response to federal, state/local, or commercial RFPs* Adept at using AI effectively while ensuring that the industry or subject matter experts still put pen to paper to reflect industry/ client specific nuances* Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to produce polished, persuasive content under deadline pressure.* Proficiency Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint). Experience with proposal management tools, preferred* Strong project management instincts with experience coordinating cross-functional contributors across concurrent pursuits.* APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) Foundation or Practitioner certification, preferred.* Experience with AI-assisted proposal tools, content automation, or knowledge management platforms.* Competitive Salary* Health, Dental and Vision Insurance* Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution* Flexible Spending Accounts* Long and Short-Term Disability* Life Insurance* Voluntary Benefits* Employee Assistance Program* Paid Parental Leave* Wellness Incentives* Vacation and Holiday Pay* 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match* Employee Stock Purchase* Training and Advancement opportunities* Tuition Reimbursement* Birthdays Off* Philanthropic Opportunities* Referral Program* Partial Gym Membership Paid* Team Building Events* Discount Programs

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