Strategic Pursuit & Proposals Lead (Hybrid)

Cooley LLP; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a Pursuit & Proposals Specialist to join the Marketing and Client Development team. You will coordinate high-priority pursuits, manage timelines, and tailor content to client needs, ensuring materials reflect win strategies and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in pursuits/ proposals, experience writing/editing proposals, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, and pursuit tools like Templify/Foundation. Hybrid schedule offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of marketing or business development experience in pursuits and proposals.
• Experience writing and editing proposals.
• Experience with pursuit technologies such as Templify and Foundation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and iManage.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on coordination for high-priority pursuits and proposals.
• Manage pursuit workflows and timelines across the firm.
• Tailor content to client needs and ensure alignment with win strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to support submissions.
• Maintain standardized pursuit tools and templates for efficiency.

Skills

Proposal writing

Proposal editing

Attention to detail

Digital-first mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

iManage

Templify

Foundation

Job description

Cooley LLP is seeking a Pursuit & Proposals Specialist to join the Marketing and Client Development team. You will coordinate high-priority pursuits, manage timelines, and tailor content to client needs, ensuring materials reflect win strategies and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in pursuits/ proposals, experience writing/editing proposals, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, and pursuit tools like Templify/Foundation. Hybrid schedule offered.