Strategic Pursuit & Proposal Lead

Poutrix

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 115,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K

Paid holidays

Job summary

Arcadis is a world-leading design, engineering and consultancy firm seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to drive pursuit strategy for major regional opportunities. You will lead the proposal lifecycle, coordinate writers, and ensure compliance with RFP requirements across multiple teams.

You will collaborate with marketing, technical staff, and clients, shaping win strategies and delivering compelling responses.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, professional / technical writing, political science, English or a related field required.
Experience developing and writing proposals; thorough understanding of the RFP and proposal development processes.
Experience in capture planning / strategy development and implementation in the A/E/C industry.
Experience in persuasive writing and developing features, advantages and benefits.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign.
Working knowledge of Office365 Apps, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams.
CPSM or APMP Certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead pursuit strategy and capture planning with Pursuit Leaders as part of a team.
Develop and manage capture plans, track items and schedules to execute plans.
Support prequalification and targeted procurements.
Serve as Lead Proposal Manager from kickoff through proposal development and interview prep.
Write and tailor materials, edit content, and ensure RFP requirements are met.
Coordinate interview prep and debriefs; share lessons learned across teams.
Support marketing campaigns, branding, awards submissions, events, and communications.