Proposal Specialist/Proposal Coordinator
About the position:
Untied Consulting is seeking a Proposal Specialist/Proposal Coordinator who can work in our Norcross, Georgia office. We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our marketing team and assist our proposal development efforts in a fast paced, deadline driven, yet highly collaborative work environment. This person will contribute to the overall management and accountability for the entire Request for Proposal (RFP) and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) process, including preparation, review, and strategic development. The Proposal Specialist/ Coordinator will work within technical teams to write proposals, develop winning approaches, format specialized staff resumes, develop project data sheets, and target messaging that resonates with the client for each project. May assist with marketing functions to include presentations, photography coordination, website, social media, press/media, awards/rankings, videos, as well as other communication and marketing tools.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/RFP) process to mainly support the Georgia office with assistance to help manage the Alabama and Texas branches.
- Work with technical staff to create content, including cover letters, project descriptions, resumes, win themes, differentiators, and other qualification materials according to client requirements and branding standards.
- Follow through with proposal print production and delivery.
- Assist with the development of presentations, project interviews, and related submittals.
- Manage the maintenance and development of internal tools, databases, and content libraries related to marketing and company communications.
- Develop project-related content for external media channels and company website.
- Help manage subcontractor database, ensuring up-to-date information is on file for any future collaboration efforts.
- Maintain database of ongoing contracts, renewals, and vendor applications.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English, or a related field is preferred or equivalent work experience.
- 1-5 years of proposal development experience, preferably for architecture, engineering, or construction firms.
- Excellent organization skills and time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently, as well as in team environments.
- Strong writing and editing skills – command of English grammar, composition, spelling, proofreading skills, and technical writing.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively guide and motivate proposal teams.
- Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues verbally, virtually, and in writing.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Intermediate level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Preference given to familiarity with the Architecture / Engineering / Construction (A/E/C) industry, but comprehensive job training and instruction will be provided.