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About Us
At EA, you'll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.
Position Overview
We currently have an excellent opportunity available for a hybrid/remote Proposal Manager position to focus on supporting opportunities for a variety of EA's service lines in state and local markets.
Responsibilities
- Analyze the requirements of assigned state and local pursuits (RFQs, RFPs, RFI short-list presentations, etc.) across all EA service lines.
- Prepare detailed outlines to produce proposals using solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria.
- Draft proposal templates and content including: resumes, qualifications, project descriptions, etc.
- Develop and manage proposal schedule and deadlines.
- Manage and prepare proposal submittal documents from start to finish.
- Facilitate development of win themes and ensure incorporation throughout submittal.
- Support subcontractors, resume, and project selection using an understanding of scope requirements.
- Organize, manage, and participate in proposal color reviews, proposal graphics including covers, diagrams, organizational charts, maps, infographics, icons, etc.
- Conduct thorough reviews of proposal content to ensure accuracy, completeness, compliance, readability, and alignment with client needs and evaluation criteria.
- Identify and address potential risks and challenges associated with proposals.
- Learn EA systems and services to efficiently generate and analyze reports to aid in submission development.
- Coordinate with internal resources across corporate supporting departments (legal, human resources, finance), and technical/operational departments as needed for proposal development.
- Prepare material and support development of short-list presentations/interviews.
Required Qualifications
- BA or BS Degree in communications/journalism/marketing/business or technical-related field
- 3-5 years experience performing proposal management engineering or environmental is desired.
- Experience in coordinating, preparing, and completing standard government format and custom proposals.
- Ability to collaborate with technical staff and external partners.
- Proficiency with creative marketing materials.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, and logistical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Teams, and Adobe.
- Demonstrate ability to work both independently and lead a proposal team of diverse skills (technical, legal, operational, contractual)
- Willingness to work in non-standard business hours occasionally as needed.
- Position can be in-office, hybrid, or remote. May need to travel occasionally to office for in-person meetings or reproduction.
Note: This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of State and Local market sector is preferred.
- Professional certification in proposal management (e.g., APMP Certification) is a plus.
- Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software and/or proposal management software (e.g., Deltek, Unanet, or similar tools) is preferred.
- Experience using AI prompts for content generation and review.
Use of AI in the Application Process:
Applications should represent your own work and experience. AI generated resumes will not be considered.
Sponsorship Statement:
This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship at any point will not be considered.
Drug Screen Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.
Pay Range
$75,000-$80,000 USD
The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.
Why Join EA?
At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.
What We Provide:
EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:
- 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive Salary
- Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Generous paid-time-off policy
- Paid volunteer time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee wellness program
Accommodation Information:
If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office at recruitment@eaest.com. For TTY users, dial 711.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
Recruiting Agency Disclaimer
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