Strategic Proposals Lead (Hybrid) — Marketing Operations

SSOE Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

SSOE Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Operations Marketing Coordinator to lead high-value proposals from strategy through delivery. You will shape win strategies, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure client-focused messaging across complex projects.

The role blends marketing craft with project leadership and a passion for design and brand standards. You will mentor marketing coordinators, manage schedules, and coordinate with senior leadership, engineers, and BD teams to win work.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with ability to translate complex ideas into compelling content.
• Demonstrated ability to lead pursuit teams and develop strategic messaging and positioning.
• Advanced organizational and project management skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex, high-value proposals, presentations, and qualifications (PPQs) from opportunity identification through final submission.
• Facilitate opportunity review and kickoff meetings, defining pursuit strategies, win themes, and differentiators.
• Partner with operations and business development leadership to position SSOE competitively and align messaging with client priorities.
• Drive proposal schedules, assign responsibilities, and ensure accountability across multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to marketing coordinators and support staff as needed.
• Synthesize complex technical information into clear, client-focused content.

Skills

Strong writing

Leadership

Organization

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Deltek

Job description

SSOE Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Operations Marketing Coordinator to lead high-value proposals from strategy through delivery. You will shape win strategies, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure client-focused messaging across complex projects.

The role blends marketing craft with project leadership and a passion for design and brand standards. You will mentor marketing coordinators, manage schedules, and coordinate with senior leadership, engineers, and BD teams to win work.