Proposal Specialist

ANS; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ANS is a consulting engineering firm seeking a skilled Proposal Specialist to lead the preparation and development of high-quality proposals, qualifications packages, and related business development materials. You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and business development professionals to craft compelling proposals aligned with client needs and ANS expertise.

The role focuses on ensuring accuracy, branding alignment, and efficient proposal processes, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of proposal writing experience, preferably in engineering, construction, or professional services.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with government and private-sector RFP/RFQ processes.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe InDesign (preferred).
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Proposal Development: Write, edit, and format content for proposals, ensuring compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements.
• Content Management: Maintain and update proposal templates, project descriptions, and resumes.
• Collaboration: Work with subject matter experts, marketing teams, and leadership to tailor content.
• Deadline Management: Coordinate multiple proposals and meet submission deadlines.
• Quality Assurance: Review proposals for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and branding.
• Market Research: Research potential clients, competitors, and industry trends.
• Process Improvement: Identify ways to enhance the proposal development process.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

Organization

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications/Marketing/Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Job description

At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm—we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering. We’ve been voted Best Places to Work, ranked in the Top 10 the Hottest Firm in the US by Zweig Reports, and in the Top 250 for the 2024 Inc. 5,000 for our 1,748% 3-Year Growth. Our team is dynamic, energetic, and allergic to bureaucracy in our goal to solve problems and get things done. We’re data and metric driven, and we frequently question the “why” to build better processes.

Position Overview

ANS is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Proposal Specialist to lead the preparation and development of high-quality proposals, qualifications packages, and related business development materials. The Proposal Specialist will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and business development professionals to craft compelling proposals that align with client needs and ANS expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Proposal Development: Write, edit, and format technical and non-technical content for proposals, ensuring compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements.
• Content Management: Maintain and update proposal templates, project descriptions, and resumes to streamline proposal preparation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts, marketing teams, and leadership to gather technical input and tailor content for each opportunity.
• Deadline Management: Coordinate multiple proposals simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables meet strict submission deadlines.
• Quality Assurance: Review proposals for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and alignment with branding and messaging standards.
• Market Research: Support business development efforts by researching potential clients, competitors, and industry trends to improve proposal effectiveness.
• Process Improvement: Identify ways to enhance the proposal development process, including automation, organization, and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in proposal writing, preferably within the engineering, construction, or professional services industries.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with government and private-sector RFP/RFQ processes.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe InDesign (preferred).
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

$65,000 - $75,000 a year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Why Join ANS?

Opportunity to work on impactful projects in a growing company.

Collaborative and supportive team culture.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Career growth opportunities within the company.

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