Proposal & Growth Strategist

Principle Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Principle Services, LLC is seeking a Proposal Specialist to creatively support the Revenue Generation function. You will autonomously manage RFPs, craft non-technical content, and lead proposal development with cross-functional teams to win bids.

The role requires strong communication, detailed orientation, and experience with templates, content updates, and compliance documentation across ISNetworld, Avetta, and other platforms. Family-friendly hybrid structure may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Engineering, or relevant field.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a construction or industrial related industry. This can be experience in proposals and/or marketing or relevant experience in engineering, construction, operations, or management functions.
• Energy industry experience is strongly preferred with an understanding of the transmission & distribution and/or renewable energy markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor registrations with potential client and partners.
• Develop and perform regular updates of proposal snippets/content.
• Develop and maintain templates for BD communications and presentations.
• Collaborate with various functional areas to maintain data that informs proposal deliverables.
• Identify and screen public and private bid opportunities.
• Perform ongoing competitor analysis to guide competitive proposal positioning.
• Lead proposal stakeholders by driving the proposal development process and initiating the appropriate review process.
• Facilitate strategy sessions to develop proposal strategy and win themes.
• Develop proposal layout and content, including drafting non-technical content using prepared materials (snippets) and/or prior proposals.
• Review, proofread, and edit proposals for clarity, brand, voice and solid grammar.
• Submit proposals on client bid platforms, as needed.
• Actively implement proposal process and content improvements, incorporating lessons learned, feedback provided and competitive analysis.
• Conduct initial RFP reviews for submission requirements, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Develop RFP Division of Responsibility (DOR) outlining scope, requirements, and submission format.
• Facilitate Bid/No-Bid discussions with key stakeholders.
• Maintain and update project profiles, staff resumes, and visual assets on a regular schedule.
• Manage prequalification packages and compliance documentation (ISNetworld, Avetta, insurance certificates, W9s, etc.).
• Develop and maintain proposal SOPs, style guides, and compliance checklists.
• Conduct post-submittal debriefs with clients and internal teams to capture lessons learned.
• Track and report proposal win/loss metrics monthly to inform strategy.
• Create required graphics including org charts, tables, timelines, and cover pages.
• Manage iterative review cycles (drafts, redlines, final reviews).
• Archive final submissions and supporting files in central repository.
• Manage RFP mailbox and coordinate delivery logistics.
• Maintain proposal tracking tools and centralized file organization.
• Communicate proposal progress updates weekly or biweekly during department meetings.
• Support marketing efforts, as needed

Skills

Fluent English

Written and verbal communication

Prioritization and organization

Team collaboration

Self-starting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Engineering, or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Salesforce

Adobe InDesign

Canva

Job description

Principle Services, LLC is seeking a Proposal Specialist to creatively support the Revenue Generation function. You will autonomously manage RFPs, craft non-technical content, and lead proposal development with cross-functional teams to win bids.

The role requires strong communication, detailed orientation, and experience with templates, content updates, and compliance documentation across ISNetworld, Avetta, and other platforms. Family-friendly hybrid structure may apply.