Senior Proposal Coordinator

CESO, Inc. • Dayton, OH

8d • $68,415 - $122,252 • Hybrid

About The Position

CESO is a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm that aims to empower its people to positively impact communities by bringing clients’ visions to life. The Senior Proposal Coordinator leads the development of proposals and qualifications for strategic pursuits, working closely with technical teams to create compelling, customized content and maintain brand consistency and quality across deliverables. The role also supports process improvements and mentors junior staff.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
• Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Architecture and engineering (A&E) experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage pursuit schedules and day-to-day production from kickoff through submission.
• Prepare and produce proposals, qualifications, and general introductory presentations, including writing, editing, formatting, and assembling final deliverables.
• Collaborate with technical staff to gather information and develop compliant content.
• Implement win themes, messaging outlines, and compliance requirements established for each pursuit.
• Execute layout and formatting consistent with brand and QA/QC standards.
• Coordinate final production, packaging, and submission to meet deadlines.
• Conduct market and client research to inform strategy.
• Assist with the development of templates and proposal tools.
• Support mentoring of Proposal Coordinators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid work schedule.
• Paid time off credited 100% upfront.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Rewards and recognition program.
• Training and development to foster professional growth.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Welcome box.
• Casual dress code.
• Reimbursement for professional licenses.
• Paid time off for community team service events.
• Voluntary or supplemental short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Company-paid bonding and recovery.
• Employee events such as lunches and outings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree