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AECOM is seeking a highly talented Sr. Marketing Proposal Specialist to work in collaboration with the East Region business development and operations team on pursuits, including partnering in the preparation of formal and informal client solicitations, including expressions of interest (EOI), requests for qualifications (RFQ), requests for proposals (RFP), and pre-qualification efforts.

This will be a remote position that can be based in, but not limited to: Arlington, VA; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Philadelphia, PA; Washington DC; Tampa, FL; Orlando, FL.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possesses extensive knowledge of the company’s philosophy and policies.
• Demonstrates substantial expertise as a marketing and proposal management generalist or specialist.
• Possesses thorough job knowledge and is competent in all aspects of the job.
• Performs advanced assignments requiring independent decisions and resolves problems using an exceptional degree of ingenuity.
• Under limited supervision or general direction, completed work is reviewed for desired results.
• Interfaces with technical and BD staff to develop submittals and materials to win new contracts for the company, and to manage the information infrastructure that enables the business to do so efficiently.
• Provides leadership and direction to pursuit teams for proposals, including schedule, templates, compliance, content planning, messaging and production. May serve as lead writer/editor for resumes and past performance sections for proposals.
• Leading a variety of proposals and presentations from pre-RFP positioning through to interview stage, as required. Participate in go/no-go and green light analyses in compliance with delegation of authority guidelines, capture planning and positioning activities as they pertain to preparation for the proposals.
• Provides document design, while ensuring RFP instructions and internal brand guidelines pertaining to format, fonts, etc. are being followed.
• Participates in go/no-go and greenlight analyses, capture planning and positioning activities as they pertain to preparation for the proposal.
• Facilitates pink and red team, quality reviews, and applies lessons learned to add value to proposals. Manages the implementation of proposal and presentation revisions based on direction from review teams. Writes and edits tailored resumes and past performance sections for proposals. Provides grammatical and technical editing to ensure quality.
• Supports special projects, as required, including providing guidance to entry-level proposal team members.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience collaborating within a marketing team to lead and/or support proposal activity with key client and strategic pursuits in support of winning work or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• A developed understanding of effective proposal and presentation strategy development and compliance, and writing and production.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or a related field
• Working knowledge of and interest in the A/E industry, including AECOM’s projects, people, credentials, and competitors is highly preferred
• A detailed knowledge of marketing best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools.
• A strong working knowledge of InDesign as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• A working knowledge of collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc.
• An understanding of CRM Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Initiative, skill, and personal commitment to manage multiple projects and details concurrently, follow up, and bring tasks and projects to full completion.
• Ability to produce accurate, compliant, and compelling work independently and with others.
• Experience demonstrating leadership qualities.
• Ability to produce accurate, compliant, and compelling work independently and with others.
• Excellent writing skills, with an aptitude and attention to detail.
• Proven organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to complete varied work tasks on schedule, and lead deliverable efforts by others; and the proven ability to manage documents.

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future
• Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offered for this position

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.