Proposal Specialist

Posted Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM The Role: The Proposal Writer will lead the development, writing, editing, and overseeing of compelling proposal submissions aimed at driving YA's growth. They will regularly collaborate and communicate with external clients, internal Project Specialists, Project Managers, and members of the Executive Leadership teams. In This Role, You Will: Assist with proposals and lead Requests for Information, Requests for Qualifications, and other proposals for clients, supporting from capture through to interview stage, as required. Participate in go/no-go, capture planning and positioning activities as they pertain to preparation for the proposal. Participate in pre-RFP capture/proposal planning, supporting the development of key messages in proposals. Lead proposal process, including being responsible for proposal schedule, templates, compliance list, and content plan) and providing leadership for document design. Serve as lead writer/editor for cover letters, resumes and past performance sections for proposals. Support development of data calls to teaming partners/subconsultants, setting up status calls and color team reviews. Facilitate color team reviews and manage the implementation of proposal and presentation revisions based on direction from review teams and the capture team. Support internal debriefs after proposal submittal, and review client debriefs and client feedback on proposals to drive continuous improvement. Apply working knowledge of company quality procedures and approval processes (legal, contracts, signatory). Liaise with appropriate/relevant operations, technical, and business development professionals to support or develop marketing information (including case studies/project sheets and capabilities summaries). Participate in presentation/interview preparation and planning, as assigned. Perform final and edits layout, (Canva, MS Word, InDesign, using brand guidelines. Use CRM software to keep data updated (NetSuite, Salesforce). What You Bring: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. 4+ years’ experience in proposal coordination, writing, and editing within the private sector required, with experience in public sector consulting a plus. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 preferred. Experience with Canva, InDesign, or other graphic design software preferred. Ability to work well on your own, in a remote environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Who We Are: YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation. YA’s Government Services division partners with government and corporations to protect the communities we love. Our team specializes in emergency management, disaster mitigation, grants administration, floodplain management, urban and regional planning, and community resilience for public, private, and non-profit sector clients. Government Services brings the insight and creative strategies needed to deliver outstanding results to clientele around the nation. What We Offer: Employee-focused culture Strong commitment to work-life balance 100% Remote work Paid Time Off Paid family care/sick leave Parental leave Comprehensive benefits 401k w/match Fraudulent Recruitment Alert: Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. All official email communications regarding your application will come from [email protected] or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at [email protected].