Federal Proposal Manager

Responsibilities

Support pursuit teams in developing persuasive proposal and interview materials

Monitor client and industry websites for solicitation status

Help file proposal and presentation material upon submittal

Support management of client relationship management and financial systems to inform reporting metrics and dashboards

Maintain accurate project and resume data in business development systems

Arrange for professional photography on projects

Support development of annual and long-term strategic plans within established company direction and goals, including creating growth initiatives and prioritizing strategic investments

Support implementation of key growth initiatives and investments as defined in annual and long-term strategic plans

Support development and implement of client plans, including long-term strategies to capture market share, as assigned

Support solicitation of formal client feedback

Administer implementation of the go
o-go decision process in accordance with HDR's Matrix of Authority

Support content marketing campaigns to strengthen our brand, increase our visibility, and showcase our thought leaders

Support the development and publication of engaging digital content that reflects HDR's brand and elevates our thought leadership

Support implementation of strategies that elevate HDR's brand and technical talent with industry associations

Support creation of marketing collateral to support business development efforts.

Support fulfilling conference sponsorship benefits, as needed.

Support development of engaging internal communications content (announcements, presentations, videos, webinars).

Support planning of large, internal meetings (in-person or virtual)

Coordinate large, internal meetings (in-person and virtual)

Maintain inventory of branded materials used for client visits, conferences and recruiting

Train and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices

Create marketing collateral to support business development efforts

Plan and fulfill conference sponsorship benefits, as needed

Develop engaging internal communications content (announcements, presentations, videos, webinars)

Plan large, internal meetings (in-person or virtual)

Articulate HDR's capabilities and competitive advantages

This position is subject to a governmental background check

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field

8+ years of relevant industry experience

Demonstrated experience working with or on US Government Federal Programs, preferably DoD

Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services

Demonstrates understanding of regional marketing and public relations

Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person

Ability to pass a background check and obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC)

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience

Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight

Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign

Location
Primary Location

Schedule
Full-time

Employee Status
Regular

Job Posting
May 21, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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