Marketing Proposal Manager

STV is seeking a Marketing Pursuit Manager to join our south/central transportation group. This position is designated as hybrid (3 days week/in office) and can be located in one of the following TX offices: Dallas, Frisco, or Houston This is an opportunity for anyone seeking a rewarding marketing career with an opportunity to lead/collaborate with pursuit teams. The diverse markets that the firm is invested in affords a seasoned professional the opportunity to grow and collaborate on exciting projects across the country. Responsibilities: Collaborate with pursuit team for pre-RFP/Q positioning, including competitor analysis, client-stated and unstated issues, underlying objectives, and the clients needs while enhancing the Win Plan, qualifications identification and content development Participate in developing client plans in collaboration with client managers, business development staff, and others to evolve long-term strategic relationships with our current and future clients as well as insights into their goals and objectives Provide leadership and direction for large, complex strategic pursuits, including multi-million-dollar design-builds, from pre-positioning to presentation Lead pursuit development meetings, including GO No GO, kick-off meetings and strategy development/updates Analyze RFQ/Ps and evaluate scope requirements for additional opportunities for teaming partners, upselling, and prepare responsibility outline for writing assignments Coordinate with teaming partners to obtain critical materials for pursuits Tailor and/or develop creative, compelling non-technical narratives Prepare creative, strategic, high-quality submissions and presentations from point of decision to delivery to client Storyboard pursuits in collaboration with the graphic designers and technical staff to develop impactful graphics, meaningful themes, and strategic messages that are evident throughout the submission Guide and assist technical staff, as necessary, on the development/improvement of their technical narratives Drive the leadership of color review meetings to facilitate meaningful input and productive content revisions from team members that will enhance the overall value of the submittal Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail in ensuring a quality, compliant document by proofing/editing all aspects of submissions that meet RFQ/P requirements and STVs brand guidelines Coordinate independent QC review to ensure document meets department quality standards Manage production process in coordination with marketing and graphics team Coach presenters on content development as well as presentation style and delivery Initiate and participate in client debriefs to ensure lessons learned are integrated into future submittals Work collaboratively with technical professionals on all levels and gain their trust Requirements: Creative, self-motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment Exhibits curiosity about the built environment Committed to quality and strategy Candidate is organized, decisive, detail-oriented, and has strong time management and research skills Excellent writing and grammatical skills and ability to adapt to an industry-specific style guide Ability to manage concurrent assignments under strict deadlines and willingness to work overtime when necessary Client-focused and has a strong work ethic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in English or Liberal Arts Proficiency in Microsoft ® Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel Minimum 8 years of proposal management experience Experience working on TXDOT projects is required Experience working on municipal projects within TX and OK preferred Experience with proposal management within the architecture/engineering/construction management industry is required Compensation Range: $79,899.94 - $106,533.25 Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (16 days) Paid Holidays (8 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 60 offices and 3,200 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Records Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. Were also committed to delivering formative career experiences and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.