Proposal Associate

Burns is currently seeking a Proposal Associate to join our Marketing team in our Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, Washington, DC or Pittsburgh, PA office.Summary:Coordinates and leads team efforts to prepare proposal responses, submissions, presentations and other marketing activities. Coordinate marketing activities related to specific targets or prospects. Maintains photographic, proposal, and firm credential files.Primary Responsibilities:Lead the production of all sizes of proposals, from Statements of Interest to major multi-team and/or multi-discipline proposal efforts. Identify production schedule for all proposals including action items for proposal team membersResponsible for using independent judgement to interpret client proposal requirementsMaintain proposal progress and data in CRM databasePrepare project fact sheets for substantially completed projectsGenerate and proofread proposal text and maintain high proposal qualityLead proposal team meetings to brainstorm winning strategies and track proposal progressInterpret proposal format requirements and identify and prepare proposal contentParticipate in shortlist interview presentation creationParticipate in discussions on potential teaming partnersWork with graphic designers to incorporate graphics, layout formats, and other graphic techniques for easy to read, professional looking documentsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree (B. A.) in marketing, communication or related discipline A minimum of five (5) years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience within an engineering or architectural services firm, focusing on aviation, healthcare, higher education, power & utility, public works, railroad & transit market sectors. The ideal candidate should be familiar with all types of proposal formats and government forms (SF 330, etc.).