Proposal Writer (Pursuit Specialist) - Environmental
About The Position
RK&K is seeking a Proposal Writer/Pursuit Specialist to support its growing environmental services practice. This role will help teams pursue projects related to water, wastewater, water resources, environmental planning, resilience, and ecosystem restoration. The position involves working alongside engineers, scientists, planners, and environmental specialists to develop compelling messaging, persuasive proposals, and presentations that showcase RK&K's expertise and value to clients. The individual will manage pursuits, craft engaging content and interview materials, and play an important role in helping teams win work that positively impacts communities and the environment. This role is ideal for someone energized by collaboration, who enjoys managing multiple priorities, and excels at bringing stories to life through words and visuals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, or a related field.
- Five (5) or more years of experience developing proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, and marketing materials within the A/E/C industry.
- Experience managing pursuits from kickoff through submission while coordinating multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and content development skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to translate technical information into clear, compelling, and client-focused messaging.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent pursuits in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting environmental, water, wastewater, water resources, resilience, or related infrastructure pursuits.
- Knowledge of CRM platforms, including Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint.
- Experience supporting shortlist interviews and presentation development.
- Familiarity with public-sector procurement processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, and interviews for environmental, water, wastewater, and water resources pursuits.
- Facilitate pursuit planning meetings, schedules, assignments, and proposal reviews to ensure high-quality, on-time submissions.
- Develop compelling, client-focused content that clearly communicates RK&K's experience, expertise, and value.
- Collaborate with graphic designers and technical teams to create visually engaging and persuasive pursuit materials.
- Maintain and enhance marketing content, project information, resumes, and pursuit collateral within the firm's CRM system (Deltek Vantagepoint).
- Track upcoming opportunities within environmental and water-related markets.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work (home and office)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and employee resource groups
- Career Development
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
