• Collaborate with the Director of Consulting Services to plan, staff, and execute all types of government proposals • Manage all phases of the proposal development process including strategy, win themes/discriminators, outlines and compliance matrices, color reviews, writing and editing, graphic design, desktop publishing, document production, and packaging and delivering • Tailor industry-standard methodologies (e.g. Shipley or APMP) to the needs of smaller clients • Collaborate with senior WinBiz and Client executives to oversee the proposal response • Write and edit for clarity and simplicity, translating jargon into plain English while copy editing for grammatical perfection • Review RFP requirements and analyze amendments for impact on content • Continuously check compliance against RFP requirements and participate in or lead status meetings, color reviews, and white glove reviews

Title: Proposal Manager, Justice + Civic Location: Chicago, IL, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Overland Park, KS, Minneapolis, MN, Omaha, NE, Phoenix, AR, Riverside, CA, Scaramento, CA Job Description: DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you're in the right place. We have an opening for a Proposal Manager, Justice+Civic. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities: - Chicago, IL - Cleveland, OH - Dallas, TX - Denver, CO - Overland Park, KS - Minneapolis, MN - Omaha, NE - Phoenix, AR - Riverside, CA - Scaramento, CA About Marketing Sector at DLR Group At DLR Group, the Marketing team provides strategic support in pursuit of new opportunities and the development of marketing materials. By leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and client needs, the team highlights the firm's expertise and resonate with prospective clients. Position Summary The Proposal Manager leads the pursuit process and production of on-time, brand standard-compliant deliverables (statement of qualification, request for proposal response, and interviews) from RFP receipt to interview completion for the firm. The Proposal Manager will lead and produce their own pursuits while delegating and coordinating the production of specific supporting content. What you will do: - Manage multiple concurrent pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery with little oversight. - Inspire a multi-disciplinary pursuit team (designers, project managers, client leaders, and creative services) to leverage business development intelligence, develop a persuasive win theme, and deliver content in support of the client's needs. - Synthesize complex information streams into compelling written responses to client needs and RFP requirements; edit written content from the pursuit team (designers, client leader, etc.) to match brand voice and professional style. - Coach project team on presentation best practices to support win in an interview setting. - Support DLR Group's shortlist and win rate goals, with a strong conversion strategy and execution. - Support DLR Group's ROI goals and BD framework by identifying Random Acts of Marketing (RAM) and adhering to strong process management. - Record discovered project and people information in the firm's database (Vantagepoint) to ensure institutional knowledge. - Develop and leverage your knowledge base - including industry research, business development intelligence, firm capabilities, and market sector expertise - to inform win strategies, add value, and increase the likelihood of winning. - Champion DLR Group as a best-in-class brand by completing comprehensive quality control checks on materials. - Collaborate with a) Pursuit teams to produce and maintain an up-to-date library of on-brand pursuit materials including resumes, project plates, and boilerplate information to facilitate effective and efficient workflows across the team; this includes proactive content capture following submittal. b) Graphic design teams on key pursuits to develop custom, on-brand visual assets that support defined win themes Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field. - 5+ years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry. - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams; familiarity with information gathering from a database, Deltek Vantagepoint (preferred) - Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship. Preferred Experience And Skills: - Experience leading a pursuit process to win work with / familiarity with the needs of and relevant messaging for private clients including Fortune 500 companies, major hotel brands/flags, and commercial real estate developers. - Experience leading successful SF330s and RFQ/P responses for government and public entities. - Demonstrate a sense of urgency to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines. - Attention to detail and an ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while creatively expressing the DLR Group brand and differentiators. - Critical thinker who can quickly evaluate needs and recommend responsive solutions. - Strong project and people management skills -the ability to quickly build consensus, and positively 'manage up' to get senior-level individuals to support established processes with input and insight in a timely manner. DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients' success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. Through our values - commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork - we elevate the human experience through design, together. DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

WE ARE HIRING Proposal Manager – Cybersecurity & Compliance Reports To: Managing Director Type: Full Time – W2 (US-Based Only) Location: Remote About Us RSI Security is a leading cybersecurity and compliance firm helping organizations manage risk and achieve compliance across major security frameworks including PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, FedRAMP, and HITRUST. We work with organizations ranging from high-growth technology companies to regulated enterprises and government contractors. Our team combines deep technical expertise with a consultative approach to help clients strengthen security and meet complex compliance requirements. About the Role RSI Security is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead the development and submission of compelling, compliant proposals for cybersecurity and compliance services.This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end RFP lifecycle, including evaluating opportunities, coordinating internal subject matter experts, developing proposal content, and ensuring timely submission of high-quality responses. The ideal candidate has experience writing or managing proposals for cybersecurity, IT consulting, or compliance services and is comfortable translating complex technical services into clear and persuasive proposal responses. What You’ll Do - Manage the full lifecycle of RFP/RFI/RFQ responses for cybersecurity and compliance services - Evaluate opportunities and collaborate with leadership to prioritize qualified proposals - Develop and edit proposal content describing RSI’s cybersecurity services and methodologies - Coordinate with sales, delivery teams, and subject matter experts to gather technical input - Ensure proposals meet solicitation requirements, compliance standards, and submission deadlines - Maintain and improve proposal templates, response libraries, and documentation - Support development of service scope and pricing structures aligned with proposal requirements - Track proposal submissions and maintain records within proposal management tools What You’ll Bring - 5+ years of proposal management or RFP response experience - Experience supporting proposals for cybersecurity, IT services, or compliance consulting - Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as: - PCI DSS - SOC 2 - ISO 27001 - CMMC - FedRAMP - HITRUST - Strong ability to translate technical information into clear written proposals - Experience coordinating cross-functional teams during proposal development - Excellent written communication and document management skills Mindset We Value - A proactive and solution-oriented mindset - Strong organizational and project management skills - High attention to detail in technical documentation - Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure - Strong collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Lead end-to-end bid management, including kickoff, timeline creation, resource alignment, proposal development, and submission • Draft clear, compelling, and creative content for RFPs, RFIs, permitting processes, and other public procurement solicitations, often on tight deadlines • Develop and refine key themes, narratives, and messaging to ensure proposals are competitive and resonate with local audiences • Review and analyze solicitation/document packages from municipalities to identify priorities, evaluation criteria, eligibility, and scoring mechanisms • Partner with local operations and policy teams to gather insights and build competitive strategies • Maintain and expand established best practices, toolkits, and content libraries in collaboration with the proposal team • Travel to key markets as needed to strategize and plan for upcoming projects