Senior Proposal Writer (Senior Pursuit Specialist)-Transportation/Construction Services

RK&K•Baltimore, MD

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is seeking an energetic, motivated Senior Proposal Writer (Pursuit Specialist) to join our Baltimore office. If you are looking for an opportunity to build a long-term career with a firm known for investing in its people, promoting from within, and creating clear pathways for career growth and upward mobility—this may be the one for you! As a senior member of our marketing team, you will play a key role in supporting RK&K’s success through transportation and construction services pursuits.

Requirements

BA or BS in English, Journalism, Communications or related discipline
7 years of experience in A/E/C proposal development
Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines while delivering consistently high-quality work
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Experience preparing compliant proposals in both standard government and custom formats
Ability to analyze complex RFQs/RFPs and develop clear pursuit outlines and compliance checklists
Proficiency with Deltek (or similar CRM), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat), and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Strong editing and quality-control skills, with the ability to deliver concise, polished content without sacrificing technical accuracy
Working knowledge of brand guidelines and proposal best practices.

Nice To Haves

Transportation experience preferred
Maryland client experience a plus

Responsibilities

Produce high-quality, compliant proposals (Adobe InDesign) and presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint) that showcase RK&K’s expertise, people, and differentiators
Develop new and update existing marketing content, including resumes, project descriptions, statements of qualifications, and proposal narratives
Actively participate in marketing meetings with technical staff
Collaborate closely with technical teams to identify differentiators and develop customized, compelling proposal content.
Identify, track, and distribute RFQs and RFPs for public-sector clients; review and summarize solicitations for pursuit teams.
Maintain accurate pursuit records and reporting in Deltek Vantagepoint.
Support major, high-visibility pursuits that shape the firm’s growth.