Senior Proposal Lead - Engineering & Growth

Raba Kistner Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raba Kistner, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Proposal Manager to join the Marketing team in Texas.

You will lead the proposal development process for key pursuits, collaborating with marketing, business development, and operations to craft compelling narratives and ensure high-quality submissions. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in proposal management within engineering, strong editing skills, and proficiency in Adobe InDesign.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Ten or more years of experience managing the proposal process in engineering or related industry.
• Specialized expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign.
• Experience leading TxDOT proposal development is preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet company’s auto insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of RFQ/RFP responses for prime and teamed opportunities from initiation through submission, verifying all requirements are met prior to deadlines
• Collaborate with pursuit teams to develop a custom, project-specific approach that addresses client needs and communicates firm differentiators
• Write, proofread, and edit proposal content including cover letters, company overviews, technical staff resumes, project descriptions, process narratives, organizational charts, and infographics
• Coordinate with teaming partners to exchange resumes, project descriptions, and other data required to fulfill proposal requirements
• Complete proposal close-out activities and maintain organized records throughout the pursuit lifecycle
• Schedule, support, and lead pursuit strategy meetings with multi-disciplined teams comprised of staff at all levels across the country
• Coach technical teams on short-list interview presentations; develop presentation materials and leave-behind documents
• Work closely with proposal coordinators to review and refine content with a focus on continual improvement
• Provide consistent leadership throughout the proposal process, fostering collaboration across disciplines and geographies
• Develop and maintain industry relationships to promote RK’s services and capabilities
• Manage information systems including proposal files, marketing databases, proposal management platforms, and other digital resources
• Align proposal strategies with broader business development goals in partnership with the Senior Marketing Manager
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proposal management

Presentation coaching

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Raba Kistner, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Proposal Manager to join the Marketing team in Texas.

You will lead the proposal development process for key pursuits, collaborating with marketing, business development, and operations to craft compelling narratives and ensure high-quality submissions. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in proposal management within engineering, strong editing skills, and proficiency in Adobe InDesign.