Proposal Specialist IV

AECOM; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Proposal Specialist IV to join the West Region Marketing team. This hybrid position involves leading proposal efforts, collaborating with business development, and enhancing marketing strategies. The role requires a BA/BS and extensive experience in proposal support, making it ideal for professionals aiming to impact infrastructure consulting significantly.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in proposal activity support.
• Deep understanding of proposal strategy and compliance.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex proposals across business lines.
• Facilitates workshops for proposal strategies.
• Supports Go/No-Go decision-making processes.

Skills

Proposal development

Marketing strategy

Leadership

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Education

BA/BS degree

BA/BS in Journalism, English, Communications or Marketing

Tools

InDesign

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

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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 highly talented Proposal Specialist IV to join our West Region Marketing team. This role will work in collaboration with business development and operations team on pursuits, including partnering in the preparation of formal and informal 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, that can be based in, but not limited to: Denver, CO; Detroit, MI.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Leads large/complex proposals that may involve multiple business lines and regions, and supports from capture through to interview stage, as required.
• May facilitate workshops/sessions to support the capture manager in development of the win strategy,
• Able to serve as coach for interview, Q&A and preparing team.
• Facilitates color reviews (Pink and Red team), and applies lessons learned to add value to proposal and win plan. Serves as color team and/or compliance reviewer on other proposals.
• May co-present sections of Readiness Reviews during capture stage.
• Participates actively in Go/No-Go decisions by providing recommendations, may facilitate greenlight analyses as part of advanced capture planning and positioning activities, supports compliance with delegation of authority guidelines and legal
• Analyzes internal debriefs and client feedback on proposals to ensure and demonstrate continuous improvement and identifies trends, lesson learned or future best practices across clients or markets.
• May serve as subject matter expert for specific client/portfolio or sector. Actively supports marketing or pursuit strategy, content development related to clients/markets, in collaboration with marketing communications, campaigns, client account managers (CAMs) and business lines, as necessary.
• May contribute to the development and implementation/presentation of internal training content, and lead special projects, as assigned.
• May have direct reports
• Responsible for results of proposal activity

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience collaborating within a marketing team to lead and/or support proposal activity with key client and strategic pursuits in support of winning work, or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• A developed understanding of effective proposal and presentation strategy development and compliance, and writing and production.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or a related field
• Working knowledge of and interest in the A/E industry, including AECOM’s projects, people, credentials, and competitors is highly preferred
• A detailed knowledge of marketing best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools.
• A strong working knowledge of InDesign as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• A working knowledge of collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc.
• An understanding of CRM Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Initiative, skill, and personal commitment to manage multiple projects and details concurrently, follow up, and bring tasks and projects to full completion.
• Ability to produce accurate, compliant, and compelling work independently and with others.
• Experience demonstrating leadership qualities.
• Ability to produce accurate, compliant, and compelling work independently and with others.
• Excellent writing skills, with an aptitude and attention to detail.
• 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.

Additional Information

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

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $75,000.00 - $100,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and 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 2024. 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.

ReqID: J10131293

Business Line: Geography OH

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Marketing & Communications

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction

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