Proposal Manager

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC • Hunt Valley, MD

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

We currently have an excellent opportunity available for a hybrid/remote Proposal Manager position to focus on supporting opportunities for a variety of EA’s service lines in state and local markets.

Requirements

• BA or BS Degree in communications/journalism/marketing/business or technical-related field
• 3-5 years experience performing proposal management engineering or environmental is desired.
• Experience in coordinating, preparing, and completing standard government format and custom proposals.
• Ability to collaborate with technical staff and external partners.
• Proficiency with creative marketing materials.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and logistical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Teams, and Adobe.
• Demonstrate ability to work both independently and lead a proposal team of diverse skills (technical, legal, operational, contractual)
• Willingness to work in non-standard business hours occasionally as needed.
• Position can be in-office, hybrid, or remote. May need to travel occasionally to office for in-person meetings or reproduction.
• This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of State and Local market sector is preferred.
• Professional certification in proposal management (e.g., APMP Certification) is a plus.
• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software and/or proposal management software (e.g., Deltek, Unanet, or similar tools) is preferred.
• Experience using AI prompts for content generation and review.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the requirements of assigned state and local pursuits (RFQs, RFPs, RFI short-list presentations, etc.) across all EA service lines.
• Prepare detailed outlines to produce proposals using solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria.
• Draft proposal templates and content including: resumes, qualifications, project descriptions, etc.
• Develop and manage proposal schedule and deadlines.
• Manage and prepare proposal submittal documents from start to finish.
• Facilitate development of win themes and ensure incorporation throughout submittal.
• Support subcontractors, resume, and project selection using an understanding of scope requirements.
• Organize, manage, and participate in proposal color reviews, proposal graphics including covers, diagrams, organizational charts, maps, infographics, icons, etc.
• Conduct thorough reviews of proposal content to ensure accuracy, completeness, compliance, readability, and alignment with client needs and evaluation criteria.
• Identify and address potential risks and challenges associated with proposals.
• Learn EA systems and services to efficiently generate and analyze reports to aid in submission development.
• Coordinate with internal resources across corporate supporting departments (legal, human resources, finance), and technical/operational departments as needed for proposal development.
• Prepare material and support development of short-list presentations/interviews.

Benefits

• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Salary
• Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees