RK&K is looking for a Senior Proposal Writer to join their Baltimore team. As a senior member of the marketing team, you will be instrumental in supporting the firm's success through strategic pursuits in transportation and construction services.
What You'll Do
- Produce high-quality, compliant proposals in Adobe InDesign and presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Develop new and update existing marketing content, including resumes, project descriptions, and proposal narratives
- Collaborate closely with technical teams to identify differentiators and develop compelling, customized content
- Identify, track, and distribute RFQs and RFPs for public-sector clients; review and summarize solicitations
- Maintain accurate pursuit records and reporting in Deltek Vantagepoint
- Support major, high-visibility pursuits that shape the firm's growth
- Actively participate in marketing meetings with technical staff
What We're Looking For
- BA or BS in English, Journalism, Communications or related discipline
- 7 years of experience in A/E/C proposal development
- Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines while delivering consistently high-quality work
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Experience preparing compliant proposals in both standard government and custom formats
- Ability to analyze complex RFQs/RFPs and develop clear pursuit outlines and compliance checklists
- Proficiency with Deltek (or similar CRM), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat), and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Strong editing and quality-control skills, with the ability to deliver concise, polished content
- Working knowledge of brand guidelines and proposal best practices
Nice to Have
- Transportation experience
- Maryland client experience
Technical Stack
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Deltek Vantagepoint
- Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Team & Environment
You will be a senior member of the marketing team, collaborating with technical staff and supporting firm-wide pursuits.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $85K - $120K
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Hybrid work (home and office)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs and employee resource groups
- Career development
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Baltimore, with a mix of home and office work.
RK&K fosters an award-winning culture of collaboration and trust, invests in its people, and creates clear pathways for growth.
