Proposal Manager

Title: Proposal Manager 

Location: Irvine, CA 

Job Type: Regular - Full time 

What’s the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time, experienced Proposal Manager in Irvine, CA (or local to any Anchor QEA office nationwide). This position will focus on leading development and delivery of high-quality marketing proposals and statements of qualification (SOQs) and includes the following responsibilities. This job does not offer relocation funds.

Responsibilities
Manage the delivery of high-quality marketing proposals and statements of qualification (SOQs), which includes the following:

• Develop clear, concise, and compelling written strategies and messaging for competitive pursuits and interviews
•  Prepare proposal outlines, concepts, and formats designed for maximum scoring
• Develop detailed proposal schedules and manage multiple concurrent deadlines
• Work with proposal teams to create and execute a winning strategy for key pursuits; ensure teams have identified the appropriate benefits and differentiators
• Prepare proposal content including tailored resumes, standard company information, project descriptions, and other marketing collateral as needed
• Seek to continuously improve the proposal, design, and production processes for efficiency and quality control
• Lead marketing training sessions for technical staff
• Support company-wide business development efforts as needed
• To meet client deadlines and support Client Experience operations across time zones, at times, work is required during evenings and weekends. Candidates for this position must also be able to perform all job functions virtually (e.g., stable Wi-Fi).

What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates must have the following:

• Extensive knowledge of A/E/C industry marketing fundamentals, terminology, and delivery methods
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Advanced presentation skills to lead interview preparation sessions
• Experience leading business development and marketing initiatives including basic mentoring/teaching abilities and leadership/managerial skills
• Advanced understanding of company brand implementation and QA/QC processes
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) experience, copyediting experience, and knowledge of database concepts is desired
• Unanet (formerly Cosential) CRM experience is preferred
• Must be team-oriented, flexible, reliable, and highly responsive to internal clients and to other members of the Client Experience team
• Must be able to work remotely, independently, and as part of a dispersed team
  Education/Certification Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience recommended; Without a degree, 12 years of relevant A/E/C experience required 

What Can You Expect? 
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.  Benefits detailed below.  

Who Are We? 
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees’ reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com.  

How to Apply? 
Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/.  Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [email protected]

Additional Information 
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.  Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.

Salary and Other Compensation:

• Salary: $99,000- $111,000 annually
  
• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.
  

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check