MSA Professional Services, Inc.
Proposal Specialist (2492)
MSA Professional Services, Inc., Ankeny, Iowa, United States, 50015
MSA has an opportunity for a full-time Proposal Specialist in any of our 17 office locations across WI, MN, IA, and IL. This listing is for our Des Moines, IA location. Candidates must live in a commutable distance to an MSA office location and working from home arrangements are possible. The Proposal Specialist prepares and submits winning proposals by working with cross-functional team members to help respond to formal and informal MSA project pursuits.
Who we are and how we help
What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years? It means doing the type of work that helps people raise a family, grow a business, engage with their neighbors, and enjoy a variety of unique, enduring spaces that form the fabric of home.
MSAs roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust and thriving company of over 400 employee owners conducting work across the country. As a 100% employee-owned firm {target="_blank" rel="noopener"}, when we say we own our work, we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs, the integrity of our people, and the generations of client relationships weve formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together we can accomplish anything.
Core Values
Commitment to DEIB
MSA seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can feel secure in bringing their authentic selves to work, where opportunities to learn and succeed are afforded to all, and in which diversity of perspective leads to an innovative and successful employee-owned firm.
Responsibilities
The
work you may do
Review RFPs/RFQs that MSA receives and circulate with necessary stakeholdersPrepare proposals, including formatting, layout, technical writing, and proofreadingAssist in creating materials, including project write-ups, case studies, resumes, and client presentationsFacilitate client presentation preparationResearch, write, and update information including project descriptions, resumes, and other qualification materialsMaintain up-to-date proposal information in MSAs DAM, ERP and CRMMeet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gatheringRead and analyze RFQ/RFPs and edit proposal content for readability, consistency, clarity, and complianceManage strong working relationships with staff to ensure proposal input is accurate, compelling, and timelyInterface with technical professionals in the writing, editing, and publication of various document typesWork with Marketing Team to update marketing collateralManage electronic proposal files and ensure file closeout procedures are followed
Qualifications
What you bring
Skills and Knowledge / Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field required
Three years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in marketing and/or sales required
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign
Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
AP Style experience
Previous experience in A/E/C industry or similar strong preferred
The selected candidate must be authorized to work
Who we are and how we help
What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years? It means doing the type of work that helps people raise a family, grow a business, engage with their neighbors, and enjoy a variety of unique, enduring spaces that form the fabric of home.
MSAs roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust and thriving company of over 400 employee owners conducting work across the country. As a 100% employee-owned firm {target="_blank" rel="noopener"}, when we say we own our work, we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs, the integrity of our people, and the generations of client relationships weve formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together we can accomplish anything.
Core Values
Commitment to DEIB
MSA seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can feel secure in bringing their authentic selves to work, where opportunities to learn and succeed are afforded to all, and in which diversity of perspective leads to an innovative and successful employee-owned firm.
Responsibilities
The
work you may do
Review RFPs/RFQs that MSA receives and circulate with necessary stakeholdersPrepare proposals, including formatting, layout, technical writing, and proofreadingAssist in creating materials, including project write-ups, case studies, resumes, and client presentationsFacilitate client presentation preparationResearch, write, and update information including project descriptions, resumes, and other qualification materialsMaintain up-to-date proposal information in MSAs DAM, ERP and CRMMeet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gatheringRead and analyze RFQ/RFPs and edit proposal content for readability, consistency, clarity, and complianceManage strong working relationships with staff to ensure proposal input is accurate, compelling, and timelyInterface with technical professionals in the writing, editing, and publication of various document typesWork with Marketing Team to update marketing collateralManage electronic proposal files and ensure file closeout procedures are followed
Qualifications
What you bring
Skills and Knowledge / Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field required
Three years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in marketing and/or sales required
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign
Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
AP Style experience
Previous experience in A/E/C industry or similar strong preferred
The selected candidate must be authorized to work