Proposal Development Specialist

Colville, Inc.

Proposal Development Specialist leading the coordination and submission of proposals for Colville in Anchorage. Collaborating with teams to identify opportunities and ensure compliant, engaging submissions.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeAnchorage • Alaska • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, coordination, formatting, and submission of proposals, bids, RFQs, RFPs, tenders, and other client solicitations.
Collaborate with Operations and technical staff to gather project information, pricing, resumes, project experience, and supporting documentation.
Write, edit, proofread, and organize proposal content that is clear, accurate, and fully compliant with solicitation requirements.
Design visually appealing proposal packages, graphics, organizational charts, timelines, and other supporting materials using Canva or similar software.
Maintain proposal schedules, submission checklists, templates, and proposal libraries.
Monitor federal, state, municipal, tribal, and commercial procurement websites for new contracting opportunities.
Coordinate internal bid/no-bid discussions and track proposal opportunities through the pursuit process.
Maintain company registrations, certifications, and compliance documentation required for government contracting, including SAM.gov and other procurement systems.
Support Operations leadership with strategic growth initiatives, capability statements, presentations, and marketing materials.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to interpret solicitation requirements and develop clear, professional proposal responses.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
Experience preparing proposals, bids, tenders, grant applications, or government contracting submissions is preferred.
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar graphic design software is preferred.
Familiarity with SAM.gov and other government procurement platforms is preferred.
Experience supporting construction, engineering, logistics, industrial services, transportation, oil and gas, or related industries is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching
Company profit-sharing program
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunities for professional growth and career development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Proposal DevelopmentWritingEditingProofreadingCompliance DocumentationProject ManagementGraphic DesignData AnalysisBid PreparationDeadline Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsSelf-Motivation