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Proposal Manager

Anchor QEA, Irvine, CA, United States


Location: Local to any Anchor QEA office (Hybrid)

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

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/

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.

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