Forecast Planning Manager jobs in San Diego, CA

• Lead proposal strategy and development of winning proposals across all sectors and offices, from discovery through RFP/Q preparation and production of final deliverables. 
• Initiate the GO NO/GO evaluation on various pursuits in the initial stages; guide teams through the essential questions and criteria to make informed decisions on all RFP/Qs. 
• Collaborate with Marketing Coordinators, Project Managers and Principals to produce SOQs, proposals, and interview presentations in alignment with DAHLIN’s brand style guidelines.  
• Generate themes, brand messaging, infographics, and other visual elements to customize pursuits to clients as appropriate.  
• Develop and maintain relationships with sub-consultants to gather information related to RFP/Qs, as required. 
• Collaborate with the Marketing team and technical staff for project interview preparation; working with consultants as needed. 
• Conduct storyboarding to drive content plans, develop graphics and layouts.
• Lead and participate in proposal meetings, reviews, and related activities.
• Review proposal drafts and final versions for responsiveness, compliance, accuracy, quality, consistent writing style, and effective layout and design.
• Build and maintain relationships with technical staff, subject matter experts, and prospective teaming partners to promote effective communication and partnerships.
• Work with Marketing Coordinators to organize and customize marketing information for cut sheets, case studies, resumes, copy database, etc. 
• Conduct client and opportunity research in support of various pursuits as needed. 
• Build and develop presentation slide decks and relevant marketing materials for industry conferences and events. 
• Produce graphics for social media, website, DAHLIN swag, tradeshow booths, and other campaigns/collateral. 
• Ensure consistency in branding, format, and content in relation to all deliverables and graphics; consult external resources as needed on specialty graphic production.  
• Assist with the organization of written content and boilerplate information in Vantagepoint CRM, and support the teams in tracking wins/losses and debriefs. 
• Assist with the organization and maintenance of all pursuit-related graphic assets in OpenAsset

• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word). 
• Works well under pressure with the ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion. 
• Ability to work in a decentralized team environment while located in a regional office. Well-organized, extremely detail oriented and a self-starter.  
• Professional demeanor and ability to present a positive image of the DAHLIN brand. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent grammatical, proofreading and editing abilities.  
• Graphic design experience, sensitivity, and taste. 
• Ability to handle proprietary and confidential information. 
• Adaptable personality, with a sense of urgency and desire to increase proposal win rate. 
• Knowledge of Vantagepoint or other CRM is a plus.
• Knowledge of OpenAsset or other DAM is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, journalism, or relevant field.
• 3 years of related industry (A/E/C) experience is required. 
• 5 years managing the proposal process is required.  
• Demonstrated experience working in a creative or professional services environment supporting multiple leaders. 
• Membership in SMPS and CPSM certification is preferred. 
• Commitment to their own professional growth.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions or visa sponsorship.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to welcoming and supporting a diverse community of professionals. As such, women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply. Our firm participates in E-Verify.

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