Proposal Specialist

Job Summary

Are you a strategic storyteller who thrives on turning complex ideas into compelling proposals? DJ&A is looking for a Proposal Specialist to lead the development of high-quality, persuasive, and compliant proposals that help us win work and grow our impact across the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and shape this new position from the ground up—helping to define best practices, streamline processes, and elevate the quality of proposals across the company.

You’ll join a creative, collaborative, and fast-paced group that sits at the heart of DJ&A’s growth. This role is ideal for someone who loves writing, problem-solving, and helping technical teams communicate their strengths in ways that resonate with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Proposal Efforts: Lead the collective effort of DJ&A’s proposal coordinators, assistants, writers, and subject matter experts to develop compliant, client-centric proposals. Develop and manage a firmwide proposal development schedule, assign tasks, and coordinate resources to meet deadlines. 
• Shape our Story: Craft strategic messages that differentiate DJ&A from competitors in light of client needs and aspirations. Collaborate with technical staff to capture insights and shape them into strategic, client-focused content. Write and edit original, client-focused proposal narratives and marketing copy highlighting DJ&A’s value and differentiators.
• Build Better Systems: Oversee our content library and help evolve tools, templates, and processes that make our proposal efforts smarter and faster.
• Define the Role: As this is a new position, you’ll play a key part in shaping how the proposal function integrates into DJ&A’s broader business development strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 5+ years of experience writing and managing the proposal lifecycle, preferably in the AEC industry
• Exceptional writing skills
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and meet critical deadlines
• Strong strategic thinker with powerful critical thinking skills
• Highly collaborative, curious, and possesses high standards for quality
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines
• Strong alignment with DJ&A Core Values

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry or a related field

Location

• Any DJ&A office

Work Schedule, Salary and Benefits

• Full-time weekdays, 40 hours per week, 9/80 work schedule, occasional overtime required to meet deadlines
• Base pay of $34-$50 per hour depending on experience and location
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit sharing, long-term disability, performance bonuses, paid time off, and eleven paid holidays

To apply, please submit a cover letter with resume addressing qualifications, requirements, and references to careers@djanda.com or by mail to: DJ&A, P.C. 2000 Maple St – Missoula, MT 59808