Proposal Specialist III - AECOM

**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** **AECOM** is seeking a Proposal Management Specialist to support our East Region marketing team. This position will be a hybrid position including a combination of both remote and in-office scheduling and can be based in, but not limited to, the following locations: Denver, CO; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; Houston, TX. **Job Summary** + Lead medium to large proposals and presentations, and support from capture through to interview stage, with support as required. Support capture managers in development of the win strategy during capture through interview preparation. + Create annotated outlines and content plan and provides recommendations to technical teams on section structures. May serve as lead writer and editor for tailored resumes, past performance sections, executive summaries, and/or management approaches for proposals. + Facilitate color reviews (Pink and Red team), quality reviews, and apply lessons learned to add value to proposals. Manage the implementation of proposal and presentation revisions based on direction from review teams. + Participate by providing recommendations in go/no-go and greenlight analyses in compliance with delegation of authority guidelines, capture planning and positioning activities as they pertain to preparation for the proposal. + Complete internal debriefs for proposals they lead, leverage past pursuit debrief information. Support team during win/loss debriefs and gathering of client feedback on proposals to ensure and demonstrate continuous improvement. + May support marketing or pursuits strategy and content development related to clients/markets, marketing communications, campaigns, account managers (CAMs) and business lines, as necessary. + Coach entry level proposal team members + Perform a self-check of work prior to submitting to others for review/approval **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements:** + BA/BS + 4 years of relevant proposal writing and/or management experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. **Preferred Qualifications:** + 4+ of relevant proposal writing experience a plus + Prior experience in the AEC industry preferred + Organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to manage and complete varied work tasks on schedule + Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write and edit proposal materials + Diplomacy with peers and internal clients in handling challenging situations + Takes initiative and formulates creative ideas in proposals, presentations, and other marketing related areas + Experience with graphic design and layout. Proficient in ADOBE Acrobat Suite, specifically InDesign + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM SalesForce + A professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills + Strong organizational and time management skills to juggle multiple tasks with differing deadlines + Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment + Work may occasionally be required in the evenings or weekends to meet deadlines **Additional Information** + Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offered for this position. + This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $85,000.00 - $115,000.00. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. **Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity** You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10116883 **Business Line:** Geography OH **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** East **Career Area:** Marketing & Communications **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc