Senior Proposal Writer (Senior Pursuit Specialist)

About the Role

An integral role dedicated to elevating our proposal development efforts across the firm. You will work closely with technical leaders across diverse disciplines to craft compelling proposals and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Produce creative and informative proposals (Adobe InDesign) and presentations (Microsoft PPT) that sell the firm’s professional services in locations across the mid-Atlantic and Southeastern region; handle complex, multi-team efforts or multiple pursuits simultaneously.
• Update, maintain, and produce marketing materials including resumes, project descriptions, statements of qualifications, and other promotional materials.
• Track marketing activities/leads and maintain the associated database (Deltek Vision); run associated reports.
• Search for and circulate RFQs and RFPs for opportunities with public sector clients; requires familiarity with various advertisement and procurement websites.
• Support tracking of project opportunities through research of client websites, CIP, and other procurement events.
• Lead and/or participate in regular marketing meetings with technical staff to track and strategize for ongoing and upcoming pursuits.

Requirements

• BA or BS in English, Journalism, Communications, or related discipline.
• Six (6) or more years of experience with professional services marketing, ideally in the A/E/C industry developing standard government format and custom “free-form” proposals and presentations for both design-bid-build and design-build projects.
• Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Demonstrated proficiency editing technical writing, reviewing and proofreading materials for content, grammar, and style.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word and PowerPoint) as well as Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign).
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual presentation skills.
• Ability to consistently deliver quality deliverables in a reasonable time and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously within deadlines.
• Awareness of and compliance with brand guidelines.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career development
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays

About Us

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. The firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes designed for success and has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.