Proposal Lead

Faith Group; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

8 Company Paid Holidays + 1 Optional

401k with Company Match

Employer Paid Certifications &培训

Mentorship and Leadership Opportunites

Regular Company Events

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Faith Group is seeking a detail-oriented Proposal Lead to join our Marketing team in Saint Louis, MO. The role guides RFQ/RFP responses from development through submission, ensuring compliant, compelling content. You’ll partner with BD, principals, and technical leads to craft winning narratives and maintain robust proposal libraries.

Hybrid work from our Maplewood HQ; requires strong writing, coordination, and project management across diverse teams and client sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5+ years of proposal experience (AEC/professional services preferred).
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with high attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; familiarity with InDesign and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of proposals, statements of qualifications, and RFQ/RFP responses.
• Manage proposal schedules, compliance, and review cycles to ensure on-time, fully compliant submissions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop win themes and client-focused narratives.
• Coordinate and review technical content with proposal contributors and subconsultants as needed.
• Lead interview preparation, including presentation development and rehearsals.
• Maintain proposal content libraries and create/drive proposal graphics and media.

Skills

Strong writing

Time management

Cross-functional leadership

Detail oriented

Education

Marketing/Comm/English degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

InDesign

CRM systems

Excel

Job description

At Faith Group, our greatest strength is our people and teams. We appreciate and celebrate that we all have unique perspectives, and everyone brings something special to the table. Faith Group is committed to cultivating a culture of not only diversity and equity but also one of inclusion and belonging. Our leadership team invites staff to explore all areas of the business and discover how they can contribute in a personally meaningful way.

Our staff share a common bond: they are driven by their passion to design critical infrastructure that makes a positive impact on the community. They are fulfilled by complex and challenging projects that require out-of-the-box thinking and fresh ideas.

The firm embodies and lives by these Guiding Principles that are core to our work and decision-making:

• Embrace a People-Centric Business.
• Believe that Together we do our Best Work.
• Be a Leader of Progress and Change.
• Run Towards the Problem.
• Make Decisions for the Long-Term.

Perks for Our People

• Flexible PTO
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• 8 Company Paid Holidays + 1 Optional Holiday
• 401k with Company Match Opportunities
• Employer Paid Certifications & Training
• Mentorship and Leadership Opportunities
• Regular Company Events
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Remote Status: Hybrid

Job Id:252

# of Openings:1

Faith Group, LLCis a women-owned business headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with eight regional offices nationwide. We are a recognized leader in building systems engineering, consulting, and professional services for clients whose facilities are their business. Our culture is grounded in our core values: Integrity, Dignity, Quality, Impact, Collaboration, and Innovation. We have supported thousands of projects across Aviation, Transit & Rail, Federal, Civic, Public Safety, Data Centers, Education, and Commercial markets.From planning through design, engineering, construction, and commissioning, Faith Group supports clients throughout the life of the project, from start to finish!
Position Overview
Faith Group is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Proposal Lead to join our dynamic Marketing team. The Proposal Lead manages the firm’s proposal and qualification efforts from RFQ/P release through submission, shortlist, and selection. This role reports to the Director of Marketing and works closely with business development, principals, and technical leaders to create compelling, compliant, on-time responses that show Faith Group’s expertise and win work.

Location

This is a hybrid position and will report out of our HQ in Maplewood, MO.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with opportunity identification & tracking.
• Support go/no-go decisions by analyzing information on opportunities and requirements and conducting pursuit related research
• Lead the development of proposals, statements of qualifications, and RFQ/RFP responses
• Manage proposal schedules, meetings, compliance, and review cycles to ensure on-time, fully compliant submissions
• Work with business development and technical leaders to develop win themes, pursuit strategies, and client-focused narratives
• Write, edit, and tailor non-technical materials such as firm qualifications, cover letters, etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for various proposal components, such as HR, IT, Contracts, and technical staff.
• Coordinate and review technical content such as approach, scope of work, and project understanding with assigned proposal contributors
• Coordinate requests for subconsultant teaming partner qualifications; review and incorporate materials into prime proposals
• Prepare and deliver prime requests for subconsultant qualifications that are compliant with each firm’s content, templates, and requirements
• Lead interview preparation, including presentation development, messaging, and rehearsals
• Maintain proposal content libraries, including project profiles, resumes, templates, and boilerplate
• Create or direct the creation of proposal graphics and supporting media
• Manage internal workflows for reviews and QAQC.
• Assist with post-submission activities, including master file change management, proposal debriefs/lessons learned, and transitioning awarded opportunities into the contracting phase.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on proposal development and production.
• Assist with upkeeping internal content and tracking databases such as CRM, Microsoft Teams Planner.
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5+ years of proposal experience (AEC/professional services firm experience preferred)
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• High attention to detail, organized, and excellent time management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Suite (specifically InDesign), Microsoft Excel, and CRM systems is required.
• Experience with public sector procurement and SF330 submissions preferred.
• CPSM certification or SMPS involvement is a plus.
• Familiarity with technology, security, or aviation markets a plus.

$75,000 - $90,000 (exact salary will be determined by experience, skill set, education/certifications, etc.)

• 100% employer paid healthcare for employee
• 50% employer paid spouse/domestic partner/dependent healthcare
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k & Employer Match
• Short Term Disability
• 100% employer paid Long Term Disability
• 100% employer paid Life/ADD Insurance
• Additional Life/ADD Insurance Available
• FSA

Faith Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued and respected.

For more information on open positions or career opportunities, please contact Sally Weber via email at: [e-mail] or at 314.991.2228.