Regional Marketing & Proposal Manager

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced

Regional Marketing & Proposal Manager

to support our

Mid-Atlantic Region (VA, DC, MD, PA, and WV) , headquartered in

Springfield, VA . In this role, you will manage our region-wide marketing team and lead our efforts to win new business.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have at minimum a Bachelor's degree and experience managing proposal staff on multi-contributor proposals, preferably in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry.

What you’ll be doing:

Managing the region's proposal development staff and partnering with discipline leads and regional leadership to win new and repeat business

Leading the full pursuit lifecycle — tracking CIPs and opportunities; assessing RFP technical, financial, schedule, and compliance requirements; defining scope; and driving the go
o-go decision

Facilitating brainstorming, storyboarding, and strategy sessions with technical leads and proposal managers to shape winning approaches

Personally preparing proposals as needed to accommodate department workload while overseeing the team’s proposal production: compliance checklists, production timelines, technical writing assignments, and internal quality reviews

Reviewing the writing, editing, formatting, and graphics of every final document to confirm it is persuasive, professional, and compliant

Supporting proposal manager in preparing technical teams for presentations and client interviews

Overseeing the maintenance of project descriptions, resumes, and qualifications packages

Capturing lessons learned and high-performing content at the close of each pursuit

Recommending and developing policies and procedures that strengthen future submissions

Supporting client and business development with the creation of collateral and other client meeting and conference materials

Contributing to the company’s digital brand presence with submission of regional news

What you need to have:

A demonstrated passion for serving clients, our employees, the public, and our profession

Bachelor's degree and experience managing proposal staff on multi-contributor proposals, preferably in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry

Ability to manage and produce multiple concurrent proposals from pre-advertisement through submission in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels

Exceptional persuasive writing and editing skills with a strict eye for detail

A collaborative, team-oriented working style

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Creative Suite strongly desired

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines

Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus points if you have:

Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint

Why Volkert?
Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Benefits:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

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