Strategic Proposal Lead — Pursuits & Win Themes

Forvis Mazars US; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US is seeking a Lead Proposal Specialist to drive strategic pursuits and manage the proposal lifecycle from planning through delivery. You will collaborate with partners, client service professionals, and the National Proposal Team to produce clear, client-centered materials reflecting UCX standards.

You will lead sector-specific pod activities, translate priorities into proposal guidance, and ensure high-quality, scalable content across bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant area required.
• 3-5 years in proposal management, pursuit strategy, marketing or business development in professional services.
• Demonstrated ability to translate client needs into clear, client-centered language.
• Executive presence to lead kickoff calls and strategy discussions with senior leaders.
• Knowledge of RFP analysis, content reuse, and draft management best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned RFPs and pursuit deliverables from planning through final delivery.
• Guide teams on client needs, evaluation criteria, differentiators, and win themes.
• Coordinate proposal activity across sectors, aligning with national leaders and stakeholders.
• Translate priorities into proposal-ready guidance and reusable language.
• Collaborate with content, design, and reviewers to ensure consistency and quality.
• Leverage templates, content tools, and AI resources to improve speed and quality.
• Share pod insights with National Proposal Team leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Proposal management

Pursuit strategy

Executive presence

Team coordination

Content development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant area

APMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proposal automation

AI-enabled drafting tools

Job description

Forvis Mazars US is seeking a Lead Proposal Specialist to drive strategic pursuits and manage the proposal lifecycle from planning through delivery. You will collaborate with partners, client service professionals, and the National Proposal Team to produce clear, client-centered materials reflecting UCX standards.

You will lead sector-specific pod activities, translate priorities into proposal guidance, and ensure high-quality, scalable content across bids.