• Proposal Coordinator

    Actalent (Irvine, CA)


    Marketing Proposal Specialist

     

    Type: Full-Time | Minimum 3-Month Engagement (Potential Extension or Contract-to-Hire)

     

    Start Date: Immediate

    About the Role

    We are seeking a Marketing Proposal Specialist to lead the development of high-quality proposals for federal and public sector clients. This role is critical to securing new contracts through strategic storytelling, compliance-driven documentation, and collaboration with technical teams.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Proposal Development: Prepare and manage SF330 submissions for federal agencies, ensuring compliance with FAR Part 36 and Brooks Act requirements.

    + Content Creation: Draft and edit technical narratives, staff resumes, and past performance sections tailored to agency-specific requirements (USACE, VA, NAVFAC, AFCEC, GSA).

    + Compliance Management: Maintain and execute the Compliance Matrix for each pursuit; ensure all RFP requirements are met.

    + Team Coordination: Collaborate with architects, engineers, and sub-consultants to gather data and ghost-write SF330 Part IIs and resumes.

    + Asset Management: Maintain a centralized library of marketing materials, project sheets, and certifications.

    + Interview Support: Design visual presentations and coach technical teams for short-listed interviews.

    + Optional Marketing Tasks: Support digital marketing activities (social media, website updates) as needed.

    Required Qualifications

    + Minimum 5 years of SF330 proposal experience for A/E firms (3 years with heavy VA or USACE experience may be considered).

    + Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or Architecture.

    + Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite.

    + Strong understanding of federal procurement processes, FAR Part 36, and Brooks Act compliance.

    + Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + CPSM (Certified Professional Services Marketer) or LEED Green Associate certification.

    + Experience managing Joint Venture submissions and SBA compliance.

    Work Conditions

    + On-site presence required for proposal “war room” sessions near deadlines; hybrid flexibility not guaranteed.

    Compliance

    + Drug and background checks are mandatory.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.