At AECOM, we are united by a common purpose to deliver a better world. We are looking for a UAE National Proposal Specialist to join our team and support our growth objectives. This role is a key part of our 24-month Advance Graduate Program, offering structured training, coaching, and mentorship while you interface with our growth and operations teams to manage the pursuit process.
What You'll Do
- Assist with small to medium proposals, Letters of Interest (LOIs), and Statements of Qualifications (SOQs).
- Support capture teams with pre-RFP planning and help develop win plans, themes, and discriminators.
- Create proposal schedules and templates, perform production tasks, and demonstrate a clear understanding of compliance.
- Develop compliance matrices and create reasonable, agreed-upon schedules for content development, production, and delivery.
- Contribute to and support the writing, editing, and formatting of resumes and past performance sections.
- Participate in color reviews (Pink and Red team) to build institutional knowledge and may coordinate proposal review meetings.
- Manage the implementation of proposal and presentation revisions based on direction from review teams.
- Support Go/No Go and greenlight analysis conversations and maintain CRM data system content as needed.
- Participate in internal debriefs as part of pursuit teams, as requested.
- Understand and follow company quality procedures and approval processes under supervision.
- Perform a self-check of work prior to submitting to others for review and approval.
What We're Looking For
- UAE National with a Family Book, as required by Emiratisation and UAE labor requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft, edit, and format basic proposal content.
- Ability to understand and follow RFI/RFQ/RFP instructions and compliance requirements.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to support coordination, track deadlines, and manage multiple tasks under supervision.
- Foundational analytical and research skills with interest in market research and competitive intelligence.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and willingness to learn proposal templates and formatting standards.
- Strong attention to detail, including the ability to self‑check work before team review.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work closely with cross‑functional teams.
- Motivation to learn, grow, and participate fully in AECOM’s structured 24‑month Advance Graduate Program.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
Team & Environment
This role is part of AECOM’s 24-month Advance graduate program, designed to develop professional skills through formal training, coaching, and mentorship. You will join a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absences
- Voluntary benefits, perks, and flexible work options
- Well-being resources and an employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance and service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
