SAM is the nation’s largest combined geospatial solutions and inspection service provider in the industry. We use the industry’s most advanced software and hardware for collecting and analyzing complex spatial data across a wide range of markets and scientific disciplines. Our national reach, expertise, and applied technologies uniquely equip us to capture physical environments from coast to coast — delivering practical insights and high-quality spatial data with unrivaled speed and accuracy.

The Senior Proposal Coordinator works with Marketing, Business Development and Operations to identify proposal opportunities, develop and submit proposals and similar marketing/business development documents.  This also includes presentations and tracking related success metrics.

• Manage the development and production of proposal responses (RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, LOIs etc.) in a deadline-intensive, fast-paced environment
• Manage full pursuit calendar including review schedule, all deadlines and critical path items (e.g. administrative forms)
• Collaborate with project leads/business development and technical SMEs team to craft appropriate and compliant RFP responses, including strategic win themes
• Host/lead kickoff meetings and subsequent color coded review meetings (e.g. Red Team)
• Develop/layout graphically attractive submittals in Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily InDesign)
• Review and edit content received for readability and grammar, extract content for call-out boxes, create infographics that visually communicate key points
• Coordinate deliverables with subcontractors/teaming partners
• Provide all final documents according to unique proposal requirements for delivery to Client
• Create shortlist interview presentation materials (primarily in PowerPoint) and conduct/lead interview prep sessions
• Archive submittals, provide updates to marketing database
• Collaborate/assist other Proposal Coordinators as needed
• Help to create/update project descriptions, lessons learned and resumes through collaboration with project personnel and existing documentation
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals

• Minimum of a four-year college degree or equivalent work experience
• 6-7 years of experience, preferably in the A/E/C field
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrable organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines

• Opportunity for hybrid work schedules for office positions – Work-life balance is on us
• Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) – Accrual starts immediately
• 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%
• Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority
• No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
• Trainings throughout the year – Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
• Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
• Passion for our Community – You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program

Our Culture

Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for eleven consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee’s development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry’s leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.  SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.