Proposal Specialist II

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Proposal Specialist II to support the Program Management marketing team on formal and informal client pursuits, including EOIs, RFQs, RFPs, and pre-qualifications. This hybrid role can be based in Arlington, VA or surrounding MD/PA areas.

The ideal candidate will manage multi-discipline RFQ/RFP responses, lead proposal strategy with capture teams, ensure timelines and compliance, coordinate graphics, and perform final layout using InDesign.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years in marketing or proposal work.
• Strong writing/editing abilities with attention to grammar and style.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience coordinating RFQ/RFP responses across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to work independently and with teams; excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Teams, SharePoint and CRM/Salesforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage responses to RFQ and RFP across disciplines.
• Lead proposal strategy development with capture teams.
• Develop outlines and timelines to ensure compliance.
• Run review meetings and coordinate revisions.
• Gather materials and write/edit proposal content.
• Coordinate graphics with the graphics team.
• Coordinate with subconsultants for marketing materials.
• Perform quality assurance on proposal materials.
• Handle final layout in InDesign and hard copy production if needed.

Skills

Proposal writing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

InDesign

Illustrator

Acrobat

Photoshop

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Geography OH
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Arlington, VA - 3101 Wilson Blv
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 85,000 - yearly

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Proposal Specialist II to support our Program Management marketing team on pursuits, including partnering in the preparation of formal and informal responses to client solicitations, including expressions of interest (EOI), requests for qualifications (RFQ), requests for proposals (RFP), and pre-qualification efforts.

This will be a hybrid position including a combination of both remote and in-office work schedules, that can be based in, but not limited to: Arlington, VA; Annapolis Junction, MD; Philadelphia, PA.

Job Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Responsible for managing responses to requests for qualifications (RFQ) and requests for proposals (RFP), across multiple disciplines within Program Management.
• Leads and/or participates in proposal strategy development and planning with capture teams and helps develop and apply the win plan, themes, and discriminators throughout marketing materials.
• Develop proposal outlines and schedule and manage them for compliance.
• Run proposal project team/proposal review meetings and manage proposal and presentation revisions based on direction from review teams.
• Proactively gather materials from project team and write, edit, and coordinate proposal content, maintaining compliance with client requirements.
• Coordinate graphics, including organization charts, maps, flow charts, and matrices, with graphics team.
• Coordinate with subconsultant companies to request and collect marketing materials for proposal submissions.
• Proactively conduct quality assurance/quality control on proposal/marketing materials through strong grammatical skills and attention to consistency and detail.
• Perform final layout in InDesign and produce hard copies if required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree+ 2years of experience collaborating within a marketing team to lead and support proposal / marketing activity within the AEC industry or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Proficient in word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word), spreadsheet management (Excel), and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint), as well as desktop publishing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), graphics programs (e.g., InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop).
• Developed knowledge of marketing best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools.
• A working knowledge of collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc.
• Ability to produce accurate, compliant, and compelling work independently and with others.
• Proven organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to complete varied work tasks on schedule, and lead deliverable efforts by others; and the proven ability to manage documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write and edit proposal materials
• Ability to exercise discretion with confidential/ sensitive issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• 3-4 years of proposal experience.
• Diplomacy with peers and internal clients in handling challenging situations
• Takes initiative and formulates creative ideas in proposals, presentations, and other marketing related areas
• An understanding of CRM and/or Salesforce experience is a plus.
• A professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offered for this position.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.