Proposal Specialist: Engineering Proposals & Content Lead

ANS; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

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.

The role emphasizes coordinating multiple deadlines, ensuring compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements, and

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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Proposal writing

Editing

Proofreading

RFP/RFQ knowledge

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Job description

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.

The role emphasizes coordinating multiple deadlines, ensuring compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements, and