AECOM · 21 hours ago
Proposal Specialist III
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $106K/yr
4+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. The Proposal Specialist III will assist in writing water business line proposals, lead large proposals and presentations, and support various project positioning activities.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Demonstrates substantial expertise as a marketing and proposal management generalist or specialist
Leading a variety of proposals and presentations from pre-RFP positioning through to interview stage, as required. Participate in go/no-go and green light analyses in compliance with delegation of authority guidelines, capture planning and positioning activities as they pertain to preparation for the proposals
Interfaces with technical and BD staff to develop submittals and materials to win new contracts for the company, and to manage the information infrastructure that enables the business to do so efficiently
Provides leadership and direction to pursuit teams for proposals, including schedule, templates, compliance, content planning, messaging and production. May serve as lead writer/editor for resumes and past performance sections for proposals
Provides document design, while ensuring RFP instructions and internal brand guidelines pertaining to format, fonts, etc. are being followed
Participates in go/no-go and greenlight analyses, capture planning and positioning activities as they pertain to preparation for the proposal
Facilitates pink and red team, quality reviews, and applies lessons learned to add value to proposals. Manages the implementation of proposal and presentation revisions based on direction from review teams. Writes and edits tailored resumes and past performance sections for proposals. Provides grammatical and technical editing to ensure quality
Supports special projects, as required
Qualification
Required
BA/BS + 4 years of managing design proposals, in particular winning work for facility design-bid-build and design-build pursuits or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
A developed understanding of effective proposal and presentation strategy development and compliance, and writing and production
Preferred
Working knowledge of and interest in the A/E industry, including AECOM's projects, people, credentials, and competitors is highly preferred
A detailed knowledge of marketing best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools
A strong working knowledge of InDesign as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
A working knowledge of collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc
An understanding of CRM Salesforce experience is a plus
Initiative, skill, and personal commitment to manage multiple projects and details concurrently, follow up, and bring tasks and projects to full completion
Ability to produce accurate, compliant, and compelling work independently and with others
Experience demonstrating leadership qualities
Excellent writing skills, with an aptitude and attention to detail
Proven organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to complete varied work tasks on schedule, and lead deliverable efforts by others; and the proven ability to manage documents
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
Recent News
2026-01-16
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