Proposal Manager

About the role

As a Proposal Manager at Jacobs, you will lead the preparation and production of proposals for federal sector opportunities of various sizes and types. Based out of any US office, this position requires strong leadership and communication skills, knowledge of business and proposal development processes, and the ability to unite multidisciplinary teams from various business functions to execute a coherent capture plan. You will lead the management of client deliverables across the pursuit lifecycle with a focus on strategy development for positioning and proposal deliverables. You will facilitate the development of win strategy sessions with associated action plans, client-focused value propositions and win themes and drive a disciplined relationship-based sales (RBS) process to achieve consistent, quality results.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate strategy sessions for specific opportunities, clients, accounts, and/or geographies.
• Support account and capture teams in integrating pursuit strategy and win themes.
• Lead the integration of the pursuit strategy/win themes into proposals.
• Analyze complex issues and use sound judgment and experience to develop solutions for a wide range of sales-related activities and issues.
• Lead proposal efforts and deliverables including win strategy development, active middle game activities, and proposal deliverables.
• Lead the proposal development process, including meeting client requirements, internal and external schedule milestones, and proposal budget.
• Proactively communicate issues/variances, resource needs, or other issues; seek input and support and help develop solutions in a timely manner.
• Independently perform research, writing, editing, and proposal production and coordination for various sales/business development efforts.
• Assemble and charter proposal team, production staff (graphic design, document publishing, production staff, technical writer/editor), and review teams to streamline proposal development and maximize the document quality.
• Work with technical teams to develop outlines for compliant, responsive technical content and conceptual-level proposal graphics.
• Facilitate effective communication between supporting functions including technology, estimating, contracting, and project controls staff during proposal development.
• Understand and apply Jacobs’ sales best practices and processes for opportunity assessment, proposal development, and knowledge management.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and active listening skills.
• Use communication and negotiation skills to guide, influence, and coordinate others.
• Implement company image/brand guidelines on assigned projects.
• Accurately budget and track level of effort for proposal team.

Requirements

• BS/BA in management, journalism, English, or related humanities or technical discipline OR 5+ years of relevant proposal management experience in lieu of degree.
• Relevant experience managing and developing proposals, presentations, and related sales or business development deliverables.
• Proposal experience in the engineering and/or environmental industries.
• Strong English writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with an eye towards sales messaging, themes, proposal aesthetics, quality, and content.
• Strong business acumen to help drive competitive positioning on pursuits.
• Well organized to manage multiple tasks concurrently and effectively engage with various stakeholders, disciplines, and leaders across all levels of the firm.
• Strong leadership capabilities to help drive the sales process and coordinate with teams both in person and remotely.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (mandatory) and Adobe creative suite including InDesign (preferred); experience with a customer relationship management (CRM) system (Salesforce preferred).
• Team player with advanced communications skills to work with a range of personalities, driving them together to achieve the end mission on time.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of company markets, partner/competitor/subconsultant firms, clients, and emerging business and industry trends, and the ability to actively integrate that knowledge into work activities.
• Marketing and proposal experience for federal clients.
• Ability to work to a deadline.
• Willing to travel as needed to support pursuits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligibility to enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Potential for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $127,700.00 to $205,200.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.