Senior Marketing & Proposal Specialist

Goodwin Recruiting; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education reimbursement

Disability coverage

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Glory Hill is seeking a Senior Marketing & Proposal Specialist to support marketing, communications, and business development for an engineering/design firm in Northern Virginia. The role emphasizes proposal management, content development, and collaboration with technical teams and leadership.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of marketing or proposal coordination experience in the AEC industry, strong InDesign and MS Office skills, and a proven track record of high-quality, on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of marketing or proposal coordination experience in the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFQs, RFPs, and other competitive submissions for prime and subconsultant opportunities.
• Collaborate with BD leadership, technical staff, and admin teams to develop high-quality proposals.
• Coordinate proposal schedules, content development, production, and submission deadlines.
• Identify and evaluate business development opportunities aligned with market sectors.
• Maintain marketing databases, project information, and opportunity reports.
• Develop marketing materials and collateral in coordination with leadership and technical teams.
• Support website content, newsletters, and digital marketing campaigns.

Skills

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office Suite

Writing/Editing

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications or related field

Tools

Deltek Vision

Job description

Senior Marketing & Proposal Specialist

Location: Northern Virginia

Salary: $85,000–$100,000 annually

Industry: Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC)

Compensation is based on qualifications and experience and may exceed the stated range for highly qualified candidates.

About the Opportunity

An established, multidisciplinary engineering and design consulting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Marketing & Proposal Specialist to support its marketing, communications, and business development initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished marketing professional with experience in the architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) industry who enjoys developing winning proposals, collaborating with technical professionals, and contributing to strategic business growth.

Our client offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment where marketing professionals work closely with technical teams and senior leadership. With a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects, this position offers variety, creative opportunities, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the firm's continued success.

Key Responsibilities:

Proposal Management & Business Development

• Manage and coordinate Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other competitive submissions for prime and subconsultant opportunities.
• Collaborate with business development leadership, technical professionals, and administrative teams to develop high-quality proposals.
• Coordinate proposal schedules, content development, production, and submission deadlines.
• Assist in identifying, tracking, and evaluating business development opportunities aligned with the firm's market sectors.
• Maintain marketing databases, project information, and business development opportunity reports.

Marketing & Communications

• Develop and manage marketing materials, including project profiles, staff resumes, qualifications packages, presentations, and promotional collateral.
• Collaborate with leadership and technical professionals to develop industry articles, digital newsletters, and marketing communications.
• Support corporate website planning, content development, and ongoing maintenance.
• Coordinate social media communications, including LinkedIn and other professional platforms.
• Assist with digital marketing campaigns, email marketing initiatives, and targeted communications.

Brand Development & Marketing Coordination

• Partner with marketing and business development leadership to support brand positioning and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate marketing events, presentations, promotional materials, and communications projects.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality across marketing collateral and business development materials.
• Maintain and improve marketing resources, proposal content, and project databases.
• Work collaboratively across departments to support marketing initiatives and business development objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of marketing or proposal coordination experience within the architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) industry.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and coordinating RFQs, RFPs, and professional qualifications packages.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate project needs, and meet deadlines.
• Highly collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively with technical professionals and senior leadership.
• Proactive, responsive work ethic and a strong sense of accountability.
• Experience participating in or working with professional industry associations such as SMPS, SAME, ACEC, CREW, or similar organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Deltek Vision or other CRM and marketing database platforms.
• Familiarity with marketing and business development practices within engineering or design consulting firms.
• Experience supporting pursuits involving public and private sector clients.
• Strong understanding of AEC proposal development, marketing collateral, and qualifications-based selection processes.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive Compensation: $85,000–$100,000 annually, with flexibility based on qualifications and experience.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive professional environment where teamwork, communication, and individual contributions are valued.
• Diverse Project Exposure: Work across a variety of public and private sector projects and market sectors.
• Leadership Interaction: Collaborate directly with technical professionals and company leadership on strategic marketing initiatives.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to expand your skills, contribute new ideas, and grow professionally.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; continuing education reimbursement; and additional benefits.
• Meaningful Impact: Play an important role in strengthening brand visibility, supporting successful proposals, and contributing to continued business growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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