A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a
Proposal Strategist. Position type: Full time (Contract to Hire) Duration: 06 months Location: Phoenix, AZ As a Proposal Strategist, you will: The Marketing / Proposal Strategist is responsible for leading proposal efforts in the southwest region, reviewing and organizing RFP materials, coordinating go-no-go meetings and decisions, leading proposal development, scheduling and leading proposal review meetings, and ultimately crafting proposals to win work for the company. This position will conduct proposal development efforts in collaboration with business development and project management leadership to develop distinctive value propositions that enhance our clients' competitive positions. The position will also work closely with the marketing team to coordinate communications and events for the southwest region, including various media formats, event sizes and stakeholder groups.
What you will do:- Work with Marketing team to coordinate internal communications in various forms including newsletters, intranet publishing and email communications.
- Utilize graphic design skills to update Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) packages as needed.
- Work with Marketing team to coordinate and execute internal and external events as needed, including training forums, educational sessions, internal seminars and large-scale conferences.
- Lead the proposal writing and development process alongside internal stakeholders and technical teams, including Business Development, Project Managers, and Engineering team members.
- Schedule and organize go/no-go meetings for reviewing go/no-go decision for pursuits.
- Manage and lead proposal kickoff meetings, and the development of graphics and visuals.
- Develop proposal plan, draft storyboards, develop proposal and win strategy, proposal team assignments, and initial proposal management plan.
- Assist technical and proposal teams by proofreading and editing proposal copy to optimize submissions, highlight differentiators, and support overall proposal win rates.
- Perform color reviews (pink team, red team, etc.) and adjust marketing materials in response to review and feedback or edit requests.
- Perform post-submittal activities including, interview in the checkmate phase.
- Work with a negotiated contract outline and deliver proposal services per the checkmate phase.
- Support the development of metrics, including change orders, safety, budget, schedule, diversity goals, and community involvement activities.
- Assist with the closing of the project deliverables.
- Assist with the submittal for industry awards (ACEC; ENR) local trade or national trade publications.
- Attends professional associations, conferences, and build professional network and trade shows. Set up and prepare the booth.
Requirements: Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or related field. and 4 years in marketing, business development, or sales with a professional services firm. Experience at an A/E firm preferred.
- Applicable years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
- Proficiency with Adobe InDesign strongly preferred.
- Certified Proposal Management Professional (CF APMP)- or equivalent preferred
- Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) – or equivalent preferred
Qualified candidates should
APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.
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Thank you!
Nikhil Singh
Lead – Recruitment
Nikhil.Singh1@innovasolutions.com
(+1) 470-845-2731
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: $32.00 - $46.00 per hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions: - Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
- Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
- One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
- One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
- Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
- One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
- AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
