Proposal Strategist

Job Description

Location: Phoenix

Pay Rate: 45.75 DOE

Planet Interactive is seeking a Proposal Strategist to join one of our well-known construction clients.

The Proposal Strategist is responsible for leading proposal efforts in the southwest region, reviewing and organizing RFP materials, coordinating go-no-go meetings and decisions, leading proposal development, scheduling and leading proposal review meetings, and ultimately crafting proposals to win work for the company.

Proposal Strategist Responsibilities

• Work with Marketing team to coordinate internal communications in various forms including newsletters, intranet publishing and email communications.
• Utilize graphic design skills to update Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) packages as needed.
• Work with Marketing team to coordinate and execute internal and external events as needed, including training forums, educational sessions, internal seminars and large-scale conferences.
• Lead the proposal writing and development process alongside internal stakeholders and technical teams, including Business Development, Project Managers, and Engineering team members.
• Schedule and organize go/no-go meetings for reviewing go/no-go decision for pursuits.
• Manage and lead proposal kickoff meetings, and the development of graphics and visuals.
• Develop proposal plan, draft storyboards, develop proposal and win strategy, proposal team assignments, and initial proposal management plan.
• Assist technical and proposal teams by proofreading and editing proposal copy to optimize submissions, highlight differentiators, and support overall proposal win rates.
• Perform color reviews (pink team, red team, etc.) and adjust marketing materials in response to review and feedback or edit requests.
• Perform post-submittal activities including, interview in the checkmate phase.
• Work with a negotiated contract outline and deliver proposal services per the checkmate phase.
• Support the development of metrics; including change orders, safety, budget, schedule, diversity goals, and community involvement activities.
• Assist with the closing of the project deliverables.
• Assist with the submittal for industry awards (ACEC; ENR) local trade or national trade publications.
• Attends professional associations, conferences, and build professional network and trade shows. Set up and prepare the booth.
  
  

Proposal Strategist Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or related field. and 4 years in marketing, business development, or sales with a professional services firm. Experience at an A/E firm preferred.
• Applicable years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement. Required.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign strongly preferred.
• Certified Proposal Management Professional (CF APMP)- or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) or equivalent preferred.