Job Description

RDA is a Virginia-Certified Small Business (DSBSD Certification #652784), and a leading provider of professional civil engineering services to both the public and private sector. We are looking to hire an experienced Marketing/Proposal Coordinator to lead pursuit efforts to develop high quality proposals, qualifications submittals, presentations and other marketing materials. Joining the RDA family will allow you to work alongside some of the area’s brightest and most talented professionals. Here at RDA we pride ourselves on our strong values, our commitment and ability to build lasting relationships with our clients and our commitment to service. We always strive to see each project to successful completion. RDA supports employee goals and allows individuals to grow and take their career to the next level.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, write, verify, edit, proof, and format proposal documents, staff resumes, project descriptions, presentations, and marketing collateral ensuring their accuracy and timely delivery

• Coordinate and conduct project kick-off meetings with project managers, principals, and other staff to strategize and prepare winning proposals/presentations

• Search for RFPs and track process progression in our system

• Attend pre-bid/proposal meetings and marketing/networking events and conferences

• Assist with firm pre-qualifications and registrations

• Research and support market development activities

• Coordinate PR activities (creating press releases and announcements, preparing articles for newsletter, coordinating and applying for project awards, and working on other special PR projects)

• Promote business by updating social media sites

• Other duties as assigned

• Occasional local travel

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, English, Communications, or an industry-related field

• A minimum of 5 years of recent A/E/C industry experience, including preparation of qualifications statements/proposals and expressions of interest in response to RFPs/RFQs as well as shortlist presentations and other marketing materials

• A thorough understanding of the proposal development process and knowledge of standard forms

• Ability to multitask, handle multiple assignments, and work within tight deadlines

• Superb organization skills and ability to work alone and with a team

• Excellent grammar, writing, proofreading, and oral/communication skills required

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud desktop publishing applications (Acrobat Pro DC, InDesign CC, Photoshop CC) preferred

• Graphic design experience is preferred

RDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants that require an employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.