Strategic Proposals Lead - Marketing & Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company matching

Professional development and training

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE in Columbus and Nashville seeks a Senior Operations Marketing Coordinator to lead high-profile pursuits from strategy through delivery, guiding cross-functional teams and shaping win strategies with client-focused messaging.

This role requires strong writing and project management, collaboration with project managers, engineers, architects, business development leaders, and senior leadership to align pursuit strategies with client needs and brand differentiators.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the 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 the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe InDesign.

Responsibilities

• A Typical Day Might Include
• 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.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT & EXECUTION
• Manage multiple concurrent pursuits across regions, ensuring on-time, high-quality deliverables.
• Synthesize complex technical information into clear, compelling content.
• Lead the development of strategic messaging and proposal narratives that differentiate SSOE.
• Oversee the coordination, review, and production of final deliverables to ensure consistency and brand alignment.
• Coach and support presentation teams for client interviews and selection processes.
• COLLABORATION & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
• Interview technical staff and leadership to develop impactful project descriptions and case studies.
• Maintain and enhance resumes and qualifications for technical personnel.
• Collaborate with corporate marketing to ensure alignment with brand standards and messaging.
• Support broader business development and marketing initiatives, including conferences and client engagement efforts.
• Utilize marketing systems and tools (e.g., Deltek) to track opportunities and maintain data accuracy.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

Lead pursuit teams

Strategic messaging

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe InDesign

Job description

SSOE in Columbus and Nashville seeks a Senior Operations Marketing Coordinator to lead high-profile pursuits from strategy through delivery, guiding cross-functional teams and shaping win strategies with client-focused messaging.

This role requires strong writing and project management, collaboration with project managers, engineers, architects, business development leaders, and senior leadership to align pursuit strategies with client needs and brand differentiators.