Federal Proposal Lead: A&E Strategy & Content

AE Works Ltd.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid schedule

Mentorship culture

Licensure support

Paid time off

Job summary

AE Works in Pittsburgh, PA or Washington, DC is seeking a Federal Proposal Manager to lead and manage complex federal proposals from inception to submission, requiring writing, organization, and project management skills.

You will oversee proposal development across opportunities, coordinate with technical staff, marketing, and leadership, and ensure compliance, with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English or related field.
• 10 years of experience in proposal development.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite, with familiarity in proposal management software.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of complex proposals, ensuring compliance with client requirements and alignment with the firm's strategic goals; manage proposal schedules and deadlines to keep pursuits on track.
• Craft compelling proposal content that clearly communicates the firm's value proposition, expertise, and differentiators; edit and proofread all materials for clarity, grammar, and compliance.
• Partner with technical staff, the marketing team, and senior leadership to gather the information and insights needed for proposal development; lead and facilitate proposal strategy sessions.
• Market Research - Research prospective clients, competitors, and market trends to inform and sharpen proposal strategies.
• Quality Control - Ensure all proposals meet a high standard of quality, accuracy, and consistency with the firm's brand and messaging.
• Process Improvement - Continuously refine the proposal process by incorporating feedback, lessons learned, and industry best practices.
• Client Interaction - Engage with clients throughout the proposal process to clarify requirements, gather feedback, and present proposal elements as needed.

Skills

Proposal development

Project management

Editing & writing

MS Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Proposal management software

Multi-task handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Proposal management software

Job description

AE Works in Pittsburgh, PA or Washington, DC is seeking a Federal Proposal Manager to lead and manage complex federal proposals from inception to submission, requiring writing, organization, and project management skills.

You will oversee proposal development across opportunities, coordinate with technical staff, marketing, and leadership, and ensure compliance, with travel to project sites as needed.