Proposal Specialist IV

Proposal Management

Collaborate with business line growth teams and operational leaders to support the pursuit and acquisition of new business opportunities. Lead the development of high-quality responses to client RFIs RFQs and RFPs ensuring compliance with bid requirements timelines and established pursuit processes.

Manage the delivery of print digital and presentation-based proposal submissions while maintaining accuracy consistency and a high standard of quality. Conduct market research and competitive analysis leveraging data systems and business intelligence tools to inform proposal strategies and support broader business growth and strategic planning initiatives.

Job Summary

• Lead the development of large complex proposals across multiple business lines and regions supporting opportunities from capture through to the interview stage.
• Facilitate capture planning workshops and strategy sessions to support the development of winning pursuit strategies.
• Coach proposal teams in interview preparation Q&A responses and presentation delivery to strengthen client engagement.
• Coordinate and facilitate proposal quality reviews (Pink Team and Red Team) apply lessons learned to improve proposal outcomes and serve as a compliance or review team member on other pursuits.
• Contribute to Go/No-Go decisions by providing strategic recommendations supporting advanced capture planning and ensuring compliance with delegation of authority and legal requirements.
• Review client feedback and internal debriefs to identify trends capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across proposals and markets.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for specific clients portfolios or sectors collaborating with marketing client account managers and business lines to develop pursuit strategies and client-focused content.
• Support the development and delivery of internal training programs lead special projects and provide guidance to team members including direct reports where applicable.
• Take overall ownership of proposal performance and be accountable for the successful delivery of proposal activities.

Qualifications :

• With 8 years experience in bid and proposal management or similar roles such as Pursuit Partner Bid & Proposal Partner Tender Specialist or Proposal Specialist.
• Exceptional written verbal and stakeholder communication skills with the ability to produce compelling high-quality proposal content.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple bids simultaneously while meeting competing deadlines through strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear concise and persuasive manner.
• Experience translating detailed written content into visually engaging graphics or presentations is highly desirable and considered a strong advantage.

Additional Information :

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time