Other Impact Areas Full-time

Senior Proposal Lead and Writer (Proposal Specialist IV)

AECOM

Location

Denver, CO (hybrid remote/in-office)

Type

Full-time

Posted

Jan 07, 2026

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities:

  • Lead large, complex, priority must-win pursuits from capture through to interview stage, including multiple disciplines/geographies
  • Create detailed annotated outlines, write first-draft content, compliance lists, and capture/proposal schedules
  • Lead writing of proposal sections such as cover letters, executive summaries, past performance sections, management approaches, and resumes/staffing sections
  • Facilitate color reviews for assigned pursuits and apply lessons learned to add value to proposal and win plan

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role supports AECOM's work in infrastructure development and environmental services, contributing to projects that may include studies and planning, architecture and engineering design, construction, environmental services, and program management.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required qualifications:

  • Experience with US Federal proposal writing and strong compliance focus
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to guide proposal teams
  • Experience with pre-positioning, capture, and proposal development processes
  • Knowledge of Federal Civilian and DoD proposal requirements and processes

Benefits

What's in it for you

No specific benefits, compensation, or salary information provided in the job description.

About

Inside AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that provides professional services including planning, design, engineering, construction, and environmental services for government and commercial clients.