Proposal Writer (Pursuit Specialist)

RK&K; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Proposal Writer for their team in Fairfax, Virginia. The ideal candidate will coordinate proposals for municipal and VDOT projects and collaborate with various technical staff. With at least two years of A/E/C industry experience and proficiency in Adobe InDesign, this role is perfect for self-starters looking to grow.

The position offers a hybrid work environment, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and various health benefits. Job duties may change over time, and applicants must have U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience developing proposals in the A/E/C industry.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver quality proposals for municipal and VDOT projects.
• Collaborate with staff to design, edit, and produce RFP and RFQ responses.
• Maintain the marketing database and report on marketing activities.

Skills

Creative proposal development

Technical writing

Collaboration in team environment

Proficient in Adobe InDesign

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Education

BA or BS in English, Journalism, Communications, or related discipline

Tools

Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint

Job description

Overview

RK&K is actively seeking an exceptional Proposal Writer (Pursuit Specialist) to join our dynamic team in Richmond or Fairfax, Virginia. If you are a motivated self‑starter looking for a challenging but rewarding career with opportunities to grow, this is the position for you. The role offers the chance to make an immediate impact while collaborating with marketing professionals, technical planners, engineers, and CEI staff. Ideally, you’ll bring at least two years of hands‑on A/E/C industry experience, including finding and responding to RFQ/RFPs, creating proposals with Adobe InDesign, and managing marketing information in a CRM.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and delivers quality proposals for small and mid‑sized municipal and VDOT projects, as well as a range of marketing activities firmwide.
• Collaborates with staff to plan, coordinate, design, edit, and produce RFP and RFQ responses, shortlist interviews, and other promotional material.
• Develops, establishes, and maintains marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives.
• Monitors, reviews, and reports on marketing activities and results.
• Maintains the marketing database.

Required Skills And Experience

• BA or BS in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Two years of experience developing creative/dynamic proposals and presentations in the A/E/C industry.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.
• Experience coordinating, preparing, organizing, composing, and completing proposals (custom format, SF 330, etc.) and conducting team coordination.
• Proven technical writing skills, including reviewing and proofreading for content, grammar, and style.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast‑paced team environment with varied technical staff and multiple concurrent deadlines.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Five years of experience developing creative/dynamic proposals and presentations in the A/E/C industry.
• Knowledge of database/CRM systems, specifically Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint.

Other Duties

Job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.