Senior Proposal Manager
About The Position
Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California. We are seeking an experienced Senior Proposal Manager to lead and elevate Proposal-Pursuits proposal development, and strategic input with capture efforts across all four business sectors including Energy, Water, Transportation, Education-Facilities. The Senior Proposal Manager is responsible for managing highly strategic pursuits, developing winning proposal content, leading teams through the entire pursuit lifecycle: Pre-Capture, Capture, Proposal, Post-Submittal, Execution. In addition to high level strategic discussions on process improvement, mentorship and forward-looking ideas. This position serves as a strategic partner to Sector VPs, Operations, and Business Development staff, and plays a vital role in maintaining Cordoba’s excellence in client service and delivery. This role is central to strengthening Cordoba proposal pursuit discipline, developing best-in-class proposal practices and driving strategic growth in key client markets across California and the Western United States
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, English, Journalism or related field required
- 15+ years of A/E/C or professional services proposal experience (preferably supporting public-sector clients in CA)
- Lead complex, multi-disciplinary proposals
- Understand of A/E/C professional services (PM, CM, Engineering, Design, Project Controls, Design-Build, EPC)
- Utilize Adobe products (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) for proposal efforts.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and Office products.
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in organizational skills and ability to multi-task high priorities
- Excellent proposal management and time management skills
- Strong focus on attention to detail and presentation with clear, concise writing skills
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication with VPs and Technical SMEs
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship
Responsibilities
- Co-Lead with Sectors strategy, Go/No-Go participation, client intel, competitive positioning, and winning themes.
- Support Sector VPs and BD teams in Middle Game/prepositioning efforts.
- Align pursuits with sector growth plans through coordination with operations and technical staff.
- Manage full proposal lifecycle including interviews.
- Lead kickoff meetings, strategy sessions, reviews, and compliance checks.
- Write, Edit and Interview technical sections.
- Support SMEs in translating technical content into compelling narratives.
- Lead development of presentations and interview preparation.
- Work with Graphic designer on branding and layout.
- Facilitate and lead Color Reviews (Green/Red/Gold Teams).
- Perform QA/QC for accuracy, clarity, compliance, and brand alignment.
- Ensure all RFP/RFQ/RFI requirements are fully addressed with no compliance gaps.
Benefits
- We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.
- Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.
- We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans.
- Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
