[Hiring] Proposal Developer @Ulteig

Role Description

Ulteig is seeking a Proposal Developer to join the Proposal Department within our Commercialization & Growth business unit, supporting Water & Environment LifeLine® sector pursuits. You will manage proposal development and the shortlist interview process, bringing together pursuit strategy, technical expertise, persuasive writing, and effective visual design to help Ulteig win work.

As the project manager for assigned proposals and interviews, you will:

• Guide multidisciplinary teams through the Shipley proposal process.
• Facilitate meetings and color reviews.
• Manage schedules and deliverables.
• Prepare final submissions.

This is a hands-on role that combines proposal management with graphic design, technical writing, and technical editing. You will partner with Sales, Technical Services, project managers, and other contributors to communicate clear, accurate, and client-focused solutions. This individual contributor position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, marketing, graphic design, technical communication, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least three years of experience developing and managing proposals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry or a related technical professional services environment.
• Demonstrated technical writing, technical editing, and proofreading experience.
• Demonstrated graphic design and document production experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience facilitating meetings, managing competing priorities, and influencing contributors without direct supervisory authority.
• Understanding of structured proposal development and color reviews.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the United States.

Requirements

• Independently manage assigned RFQ, RFP, and statement of qualifications responses.
• Analyze solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, and addenda.
• Develop compliance matrices, content outlines, schedules, and assignments.
• Facilitate pursuit strategy discussions (Blue Team).
• Lead kickoff meetings, progress meetings, and Shipley color reviews.
• Manage concurrent pursuits and monitor progress.
• Write, edit, and design proposal materials.
• Research and write original proposal content.
• Interview technical staff to gather information.
• Perform substantive technical editing, copyediting, and proofreading.
• Design and produce proposal layouts and custom graphics.
• Manage document assembly, version control, and final production.
• Manage the shortlist interview preparation process.
• Facilitate interview planning and storyboard sessions.
• Facilitate post-pursuit debriefs and document lessons learned.
• Partner with the Proposal Content Specialist and technical staff.
• Identify practical improvements to proposal workflows, templates, and tools.

Benefits

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture