Sr Associate, Proposal Creation

About the role

Grant Thornton is seeking a Proposal Creation Senior Associate to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end proposal development process from initial request intake through content creation to final delivery, with focus on supporting strategic pursuits in the Technology industry on the West Coast.
• Collaborate with business development teams and subject matter experts to understand client needs, and craft tailored value propositions focused on winning strategies.
• Develop compelling executive summaries, approach methodologies, and solution narratives that address specific client challenges.
• Curate and customize professional biographies, case studies, and qualification statements that showcase relevant expertise.
• Research industry trends, competitive positioning, and market insights to enhance proposal messaging and differentiation.
• Incorporate AI tools into day-to-day proposal development activities to accelerate research, draft and refine content, summarize source materials, and improve workflow efficiency while applying sound judgment and quality review.
• Coordinate with pricing specialists to integrate fee structures and scope descriptions that align with proposed solutions.
• Ensure quality control through rigorous editing, formatting, and compliance with firm brand standards and proposal requirements.
• Manage multiple proposal projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain and continuously improve proposal content libraries, templates, and best practice resources.
• Support proposal review sessions and incorporate feedback from stakeholders to strengthen final deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in proposal writing, content development, or similar roles, preferably in professional services.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly advanced skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Experience with proposal automation software or content management systems preferred.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools as part of daily work, including drafting, editing, summarizing, research support, content optimization, and productivity enhancement.
• Strong project management capabilities with ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Knowledge of professional services industry offerings and competitive landscape.
• Exceptional collaborative skills with ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.
• Outstanding communication abilities with experience coordinating with onshore teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and eagerness to stay current on industry trends.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $72,000 and $100,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

Schedule

This position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.