Strategic Proposal Manager: Federal & Environmental Wins

Jacobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan and stock purchase

Paid time off and holidays

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead the preparation and production of federal proposals. Based in the US, you will unite multidisciplinary teams to develop strategy, capture plans, and compliant, compelling content for environmental and engineering projects.

You’ll manage writing, editing, and scheduling, ensure proposal quality, and guide teams across disciplines while traveling as needed. The role requires strong leadership and English writing skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in management, journalism, English, or related humanities or technical discipline OR 5+ years of relevant proposal management experience in lieu of degree.
• Relevant experience managing and developing proposals, presentations, and related sales or business development deliverables.
• Proposal experience in the engineering and/or environmental industries.
• Strong English writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with an eye towards sales messaging, themes, proposal aesthetics, quality, and content.
• Strong business acumen to help drive competitive positioning on pursuits.
• Well organized to manage multiple tasks concurrently and effectively engage with various stakeholders, disciplines, and leaders across all levels of the firm.
• Strong leadership capabilities to help drive the sales process and coordinate with teams both in person and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate strategy sessions for opportunities, clients, accounts, and geographies.
• Support account and capture teams in integrating pursuit strategy and win themes into proposals.
• Analyze complex issues and develop solutions for sales-related activities.
• Lead proposal efforts and deliverables including win strategy development and proposal coordination.
• Budget, schedule milestones, and client requirements for proposals.

Skills

Proposal management

English writing

Leadership

Business acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BS/BA in management, journalism, English, or related humanities or technical discipline

5+ years of relevant proposal management experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Salesforce

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead the preparation and production of federal proposals. Based in the US, you will unite multidisciplinary teams to develop strategy, capture plans, and compliant, compelling content for environmental and engineering projects.

You’ll manage writing, editing, and scheduling, ensure proposal quality, and guide teams across disciplines while traveling as needed. The role requires strong leadership and English writing skills.