September 17, 2024

Anchor QEA

Daphne

FULL TIME

Proposal Manager

Title: Proposal Manager
Location: Irvine, CA - or local to any Anchor QEA office nationwide
Job Type: Regular Full-time

What’s the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time, experienced Proposal Manager in Daphne, AL, (or local to any Anchor QEA office nationwide). This position will focus on leading development and delivery of high-quality marketing proposals and statements of qualification (SOQs) and includes the following responsibilities. This job does not offer relocation funds.

Responsibilities:
Manage the delivery of high-quality marketing proposals and statements of qualification (SOQs), which includes the following:

Develop clear, concise, and compelling written strategies and messaging for competitive pursuits and interviews
Prepare proposal outlines, concepts, and formats designed for maximum scoring
Develop detailed proposal schedules and manage multiple concurrent deadlines
Work with proposal teams to create and execute a winning strategy for key pursuits; ensure teams have identified the appropriate benefits and differentiators
Prepare proposal content including tailored resumes, standard company information, project descriptions, and other marketing collateral as needed
Seek to continuously improve the proposal, design, and production processes for efficiency and quality control
Lead marketing training sessions for technical staff
Support company-wide business development efforts as needed
To meet client deadlines and support Client Experience operations across time zones, at times, work is required during evenings and weekends. Candidates for this position must also be able to perform all job functions virtually (e.g., stable Wi-Fi).

What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:

Extensive knowledge of A/E/C industry marketing fundamentals, terminology, and delivery methods
Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines
Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Power Point, and Share Point
Advanced presentation skills to lead interview preparation sessions
Experience leading business development and marketing initiatives including basic mentoring/teaching abilities and leadership/managerial skills
Advanced understanding of company brand implementation and QA/QC processes
Adobe Creative Suite (In Design) experience, copyediting experience, and knowledge of database concepts is desired
Unanet (formerly Cosential) CRM experience is preferred
Must be team-oriented, flexible, reliable, and highly responsive to internal clients and to other members of the Client Experience team
Must be able to work remotely, independently, and as part of a dispersed team

Education/Certification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience recommended; Without a degree, 12 years of relevant A/E/C experience required

What Can You Expect?
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.

Who Are We?
Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 400 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com

How to Apply?
Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:

Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs.
Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.