Hybrid Proposal Marketing Specialist (InDesign)

SilkRoad; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks a proposals professional to lead and support pursuit efforts in the Charleston region. You will manage full lifecycle of proposals, ensure compliance, quality, and on-time delivery, and coordinate with technical staff.

The role requires experience in A/E/C proposal development, strong organization, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid schedule includes three days in office, and a portfolio of writing and InDesign layout is requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, journalism, business, or related field.
• 2–5 years of A/E/C proposal or marketing experience.
• Understanding of public-sector procurement and proposal processes.
• Familiarity with RFP/RFQ requirements and compliance.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination, preparation, and delivery of proposals, including SF 330s and qualifications packages.
• Manage multiple concurrent pursuits and meet deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Develop pursuit outlines, schedules, and production plans; facilitate kickoff meetings and track progress.
• Facilitate pursuit planning meetings, including capture, kickoff, and reviews (Pink/Red/Gold Team).
• Assist with presentation materials and graphics.
• Partner with technical staff and SMEs to develop tailored, compelling proposal content.
• Prepare key proposal components, including resumes, project descriptions, and graphics.
• Oversee proposal production, including editing, formatting, and layout using InDesign.
• Ensure submissions are fully compliant and meet quality standards.
• Maintain CRM data, including opportunity tracking, go/no-go decisions, and outcomes.
• Support development and maintenance of marketing materials and content libraries.
• Conduct research on clients, competitors, and opportunities to support business development efforts

Skills

InDesign

Proposal management

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, journalism, business, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks a proposals professional to lead and support pursuit efforts in the Charleston region. You will manage full lifecycle of proposals, ensure compliance, quality, and on-time delivery, and coordinate with technical staff.

The role requires experience in A/E/C proposal development, strong organization, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid schedule includes three days in office, and a portfolio of writing and InDesign layout is requested.