Proposal Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY: The Marketing Proposal Specialist will work with A/Z’s various groups to lead the development of technical proposal content. Duties may include but are not limited to: - Supporting the development of comprehensive responses to Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other client-based deliverables in conjunction with Marketing and other internal departments. - Coordinating, gathering, and assembling the individual elements of RFQ, RFP, etc. responses from team members. - Excellent communication with internal team members and external entities in-person and via phone / email. - Reviewing, editing, and proofing technical documentation for grammar, consistency, accuracy, readability, etc. - Interviewing internal team members regarding past work history to support resume development. - Maintaining an excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and related software. - Developing and maintaining a strong knowledge of Filemaker and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, and Photoshop). - Support printing, trimming / binding, assembly of pre-qualifications, proposals, and presentations. - Maintaining flexibility to support proposal deadlines including occasional weekend and after-hour requirements. - Supporting various physical requirements such as lifting a minimum of 20 lbs. and motion to include sitting, lifting, squatting, bending, kneeling, and reaching. The minimum requirements to support this position are listed below: - Must have a minimum of three years consistently working in proposal development. - Effective management of multiple ongoing assignments / deadlines. - Willingness to take direction from multiple parties, incorporating constructive feedback throughout the proposal development process. - Commitment to taking ownership of proposal deliverables and supporting department peers in their assignments. - Proficient with computers specifically using Windows operating systems. - Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Existing knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. - Knowledge of construction industry and terminology is a plus. - Willingness and desire to quickly become proficient with all necessary software.