Proposal Coordinator

Planate Management Group

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K plan eligibility upon hire

Health and Savings Account plan

Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Offering

Training and Development

License/Certification support

Recognition and Rewards program

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Planate Management Group is looking for a skilled Proposal Coordinator to работать closely with cross-functional teams in Richmond, Virginia. You will oversee the full proposal lifecycle, ensuring all deliverables meet compliance requirements while collaborating directly with technical project managers and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess strong proposal writing, editing skills, and have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with 1–3 years in proposal coordination. Full-time employees enjoy substantial benefits including medical, 401K eligibility, and training support.

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience in proposal coordination, proposal writing, or technical writing.
Experience preparing responses to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, EOIs, and SOQs, preferably within the A/E industry.
Familiarity with government contracting processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Develop and maintain compliance matrices.
Lead or participate in proposal kick‑off meetings.
Research, write, edit, and format proposal content.
Coordinate final assembly and electronic submission of proposal packages.

Skills

Proposal writing

Editing

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Ability to collaborate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe applications

Job description

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking a skilled Proposal Coordinator, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop winning proposals and Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), and support interview preparation and presentations. In partnership with the Proposal Manager, you will manage the full proposal lifecycle, ensuring all deliverables meet compliance requirements. Your responsibilities include leading proposal kick‑off meetings, developing and managing production schedules, supporting technical project managers in formulating win themes, drafting and editing content, and coordinating final production and submission.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze and interpret Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Sources Sought (SS), Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), and other solicitation documents.
Develop and maintain compliance matrices to ensure all proposal requirements are addressed.
Lead or participate in proposal kick‑off meetings to establish strategy, schedules, responsibilities, and submission requirements.
Coordinate the development of proposals, qualifications packages, and other marketing submissions.
Research, write, edit, and format proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance.
Collaborate with technical project managers and subject matter experts to develop win themes and compelling proposal narratives.
Coordinate the collection of supporting materials, including technical write‑ups, resumes/CVs, project experience, past performance information, graphics, and forms.
Manage proposal correspondence, updates, amendments, and document control throughout the proposal process.
Facilitate proposal reviews and support the production of final deliverables.
Coordinate final assembly, formatting, printing, binding, and electronic submission of proposal packages as required.
Maintain and organize proposal libraries, including documents, graphics, photographs, and other reusable content.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1–3 years of experience in proposal coordination, proposal writing, or technical writing.
Experience preparing responses to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, EOIs, Sources Sought (SS), and Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), preferably within the A/E industry.
Strong proposal writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality, compliant deliverables.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Word, and Adobe applications.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
Self‑motivated, adaptable, and able to perform in a fast‑paced environment.
Familiarity with government contracting processes is an advantage.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Full‑time employees enjoy the following benefits: