Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
DJ&A is seeking a full-time Proposal Specialist with 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry or a related field. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing and participating in the development of high-quality, persuasive, and compliant qualification-based proposals. This role may also support the development of other marketing collateral.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and critical thinker, a strong, persuasive writer, works well under pressure, is effective at managing tight deadlines, and is passionate about quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Proposal Lifecycle Management: Lead the collective effort of DJ&A’s proposal coordinators, assistants, writers, and subject matter experts to develop compliant, client-centric proposals. Develop and manage a firmwide proposal development schedule, assign tasks, and coordinate resources to meet deadlines.
- Lead Key Messaging Development: Craft strategic messages that differentiate DJ&A from competitors in light of client needs and aspirations. Collaborate with technical staff to capture insights and shape them into strategic, client-focused content.
- Write and Edit Proposal Content: Write original, client-focused proposal narratives and marketing copy highlighting DJ&A’s value and differentiators. Edit and tailor existing copy to ensure content is concise, compelling, and supported by strong evidence.
- Manage Proposal Content Library: Oversee the organization and continual improvement of proposal and marketing boilerplate content for future proposal use.
- Support Marketing Initiatives: Contribute to the development of qualifications packages, presentations, and other marketing collateral as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 8+ years of experience writing and managing the proposal lifecycle, preferably in the AEC industry, where proposal evaluation is based on Qualification Based Selection (QBS)
- Exceptional writing skills
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and meet critical deadlines
- Strong strategic thinker with powerful critical thinking skills
- Highly collaborative, curious, and possesses high standards for quality
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines
- Strong alignment with DJ&A Core Values
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry or a related field
Location
- Any DJ&A office
Work Schedule, Salary and Benefits
- Full-time weekdays, 40 hours per week, 9/80 work schedule, occasional overtime required to meet deadlines
- Base pay of $36 - $48 per hour, depending on experience and location
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit sharing, long-term disability, performance bonuses, paid time off, and eleven paid holidays
To apply, please submit a cover letter with resume addressing qualifications, requirements, and references to Careers@djanda.com or by mail to: DJ&A, P.C. 2000 Maple St – Missoula, MT 59808