OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is looking for an experienced Proposal Lead/Senior Proposal Coordinator to join our Central Marketing Services team to support Business Development efforts across our company. The position will be based out of any Merrick's continental U.S. locations. On a case by case basis, Merrick offers a hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home and in the office.

The successful candidate must be a team player with a positive attitude who possesses excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with BD leaders and capture managers to create winning proposal content while coordinating multiple projects. Must be self-motivated, able to take initiative, work independently, and carry projects through to successful completion. Must also be reliable, detail oriented, able to follow established formats and procedures, meet expectations for attendance and punctuality, and perform well under deadlines while working with multiple levels of internal staff and teaming partners.

Typical salary range for this position is $82,500 - $95,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Proposal Lead will manage the proposal development process, including leading proposal kickoff calls, defining win themes, setting pursuit timeline and enforcing deadlines for the team, leading the proposal production, and coordinating with external teammates. The proposal production involves researching, writing, editing, proofreading, and producing proposals, statements of qualifications, resumes, and project descriptions in compliance with various requirements, schedules, and budgets. Coordination is frequently required with staff graphic designers for proposal graphics. Merrick submittals and proposals are prepared for both private and government clients (including SF330).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provide strong leadership to drive the proposal process Lead proposal development efforts, working closely with a capture manager Lead proposal teams, assigning proposal tasks to others and ensuring assignments are complete Coordinate all proposal aspects including developing compliance outlines and internal proposal production schedules Develop resumes and project descriptions with input from technical staff, ensuring consistency and readability Execute cohesive and compelling sales case throughout proposal document Develop content for proposals and other marketing materials, including written portions and supporting graphics Create basic graphics for inclusion in proposals and coordinate with graphic designers on more complex graphics Capable of working independently and taking initiative to complete assignments Receive guidance/collaboration as requested or as needed, particularly on strategic-level submittals Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while coordinating multiple projects and multiple deadlines. Quarterly travel to Greenwood Village, CO headquarters for team meetings and professional training. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field Minimum of five (5) years of proposal experience, with at least 3 years in the AEC industry Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (primarily InDesign), Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Suite Writing samples/portfolio are required if selected for an interview Ability to travel quarterly to Greenwood Village, CO headquarters for team meetings and professional training. Client projects for this position require US Citizenship DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with both private industry and government SF330 proposals Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases PERKS

Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account. Robust Employee Referral Program. Annual performance and compensation reviews. Professional Training and Development. Employee Recognition Awards. Peer Mentor Program And Much More! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted. Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Merrick & Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.