Senior Associate, Pursuits

HITT Contracting, Inc; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health care coverage

Employer-matched 401(k)

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

HITT Contracting, Inc is seeking a Senior Associate, Pursuits in Virginia to lead strategy, writing, editing, and layout of qualifications packages and proposals. You will work with project teams and executives to present compelling submissions that win work.

The role requires excellent technical writing and design layout, InDesign proficiency, CRM knowledge, and a track record of successful proposal development. Mentoring and process improvement are expected as part of this senior position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Technical Writing, or Graphic Design.
• 3–10 years of marketing experience in a fast-paced corporate environment; AEC field experience required.
• Excellent technical writing and editing skills.
• Strong InDesign layout and design capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, writing, editing, layout, and production of qualifications packages and proposals.
• Develop interview materials (presentations, books, handouts) and direct rehearsals.
• Serve as marketing point-of-contact for assigned business units and maintain knowledge in CRM systems.
• Create and maintain marketing content including narratives and photography for proposals and collateral.
• Maintain marketing templates and oversee industry and project-specific award submissions.
• Mentor and support other pursuits associates and drive process improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Project management

Written communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Attention to detail

Proposal development

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign)

Microsoft Office

CRM systems (Dynamics)

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Senior Associate, Pursuits

Job Description

The senior pursuits associate leads the development of responses to RFQs / RFPs, interview presentations, and award submissions. He/she acts as the marketing point of contact for assigned business units of the company. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, high-performing, collaborative, and has strong customer service and communication skills. The position requires excellent writing and design layout skills, project management skills, and the ability to work autonomously. The senior associate must multi-task and manage priorities while working under multiple deadlines to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Key to the success of this role is seeking efficiencies, developing process, and driving for results. The senior associate collaborates with business unit leaders, the graphics / branding and communications teams, and other corporate resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Technical Writing, or Graphic Design, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-10 years of experience in marketing in a fast-paced corporate environment; experience in the architecture / engineering / construction (AEC) field is required.
• Excellent technical writing and editing skills are required.
• High level of working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud is required (specifically InDesign).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Experience developing proposals is required.
• Confidence in leading operations project teams and collaborating with executive leadership individually and in group settings is required.
• Demonstrated strengths in teamwork, organization, multi-tasking, and project management are required.
• Ability to prioritize while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple hard deadlines and long-term projects is required.
• Working knowledge of CRM systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics, is required.
• Experience directing work is required; experience in managing others is a plus.
• Experience with client prequalification platforms, especially Avetta, ISNetworld, and Highwire, is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience leading federal proposal development from capture through final submission, including strategy development, annotated outlines, color team review management, and oversight of complex proposal production, is a plus.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• The position reports to a pursuits or marketing manager and works with minimal supervision.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the strategy, coordination, writing, editing, layout, and production of qualifications packages and proposals
• Collaborate with project teams to develop interview presentation strategy; lead the development of interview materials including presentations, interview books, and handouts; direct presentation rehearsals and ensure the presentation team is well-prepared.
• Act as point-of-contact for assigned business units; guide them as they need marketing support; maintain project and team knowledge in CRM and other systems.
• Develop and maintain business unit-specific marketing content including narratives and photography for use in proposals, brochures, collateral, company website, social media, etc.
• Update and maintain marketing templates including resumes, project sheets, proposal materials, etc.
• Manage and produce industry and project-specific award submissions.
• Develop and implement solutions that improve the functionality and efficiency of the marketing department.
• Carry out departmental goals and contribute to other department's goals. Has ability to own a team tool, resource, or system.
• Develop and ensure standard best practices and standards for pursuits management.
• Recommend hardware / software solutions to improve the design product and efficiency of the pursuits team.
• Serve as a resource to other pursuits associates, including mentoring; may orient, train, assign, and check the work of pursuits associates.
• Proactively manage and update company information across client prequalification and compliance platforms including cross-functional support and communication with other internal departments and functions.

In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is: $77,000.00 - $112,000.00

Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types.

The determination of salary is based on the candidate's individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.