Job Description

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

The Proposal Development Manager leads a team of proposal coordinators in developing high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals, presentations, and marketing materials that position the firm for success. This role requires exceptional leadership, writing, organization, staff/team development, and time-management skills, along with the ability to collaborate across service lines and geographic regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of proposal coordinators to ensure consistent quality, workload balance, and professional growth.
• Oversee the full proposal lifecycle — from opportunity racking and go/no-go evaluation through strategy, writing, review, production, and delivery.
• Partner with technical staff, practice leaders, and business development teams to develop winning strategies and pursuit materials.
• Ensure compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements.
• Ensure alignment with firm brand standards and messaging.
• Manage workload scheduling to meet multiple concurrent deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Lead the preparation of federal and state forms, including SF254, SF255, and SF330.
• Maintain and enhance firmwide proposal tools, templates, and best practices for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to data management and reporting efforts within Microsoft Dynamics ensuring accurate marketing and pursuit records.
• Collaborate with leadership on key strategic pursuits and business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 - 12 years relevant experience.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.