The Opportunity

We are looking for a driven individual, with a focus on high-quality proposal production, to join our creative, deadline-crushing team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is passionate about persuasive writing, delights in crafting graphics that convey technical information simply, and collaborates effectively with others to produce winning results. This position has the flexibility to by hybrid and based out of any of our Oregon, Washington, or Idaho offices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals/SOQs; includes storyboarding, gathering information from technical personnel and other sources, subconsultant coordination, drafting proposal text in a unified voice and persuasive style, and proposal layout (InDesign)
• Assist in developing pursuit plans and client outreach activities ahead of RFP release
• Gather research data related to competitors; past, current, and prospective markets; and relevant corporate experience
• Support with planning and staffing industry events (conferences and tradeshows), as needed.
• Facilitate pursuit strategy discussions
• Provide quality control review and coordinate production for all components of proposals, presentations, and marketing collateral to ensure a high degree of accuracy and quality
• Write and revise marketing collateral
• Maintain records in the Deltek Vision database
• Develop award submittals
• Provide graphic design support for a variety of materials including presentations, proposals, and marketing collateral
• Prepare marketing materials for conferences, including speaker presentations
• Monitor sources of industry-related market information
• Monitor online and print sources, including newspapers, magazines, and blogs
• Work on special marketing projects as needed
• Other related duties as may be assigned

Required Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or English
• At least four years of experience in the AE industry
• Intermediate-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office
• Experience in Deltek Vision

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Core values similar to ours
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and keen sense in application of graphic design concepts
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Professional interpersonal skills that solicit responsiveness from others
• Flexibility, responsiveness, and confidence in handling multiple deadlines and accommodating shifting priorities
• Strong ability to work within a collaborative team structure and encourage others to do so
• A sense of humor and grace under pressure
• Goals reflective of continuous improvement