What You'll Do:
The person hired into this role may sit in any of ECS' established office locations.
ECS Group of Companies is seeking a collaborative marketing professional who applies strategic thinking and marketing knowledge to support the development of high-quality proposals. The Strategist contributes to pursuit planning and execution across multiple client types and markets, helping to shape persuasive, client-focused responses. This role leads environmental service line proposal coordination efforts, elevates messaging, and refines content to align with firm strengths and client goals.
Responsibilities
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Support development of moderate to complex proposals for our environmental service lines
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Coordinate proposal kickoffs, brainstorming sessions, and messaging discussions
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Contribute to the development of client-focused strategies, messaging, and differentiators
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Align proposal content with client needs and positioning guidance
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Write and edit proposal sections with attention to clarity, consistency, and compliance
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Manage timelines to support timely and compliant proposal submissions
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strong proposal narratives
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Work with subject matter experts to develop responsive, tailored content
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Research client and market information to inform pursuit approach
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Partner with creative team to incorporate visual enhancements into proposals
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Assist in preparing interview materials and presentation content
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Reference past performance and pursuit data to inform proposal strategies
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Track market trends and maintain awareness of regional pursuit activity
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Provide informal mentorship and peer support for junior team members
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Engage in professional development to build strategic and technical marketing skills
What We're Looking For:
Qualifications
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BS in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field
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6 years of proposal writing or similar experience required.
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Experience in B2B marketing preferred
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Experience in the field of environmental consulting preferred
Skills and Abilities
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Advanced Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
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Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of strong proposals for complex projects
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Growing skills in analysis and problem-solving, with a developing strategic perspective
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Proficient in managing tasks and timelines across multiple concurrent projects
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Collaborates effectively within cross-functional teams and supports group goals
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Clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal; contributes to presentation development
Who We Are:
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit:
www.ecslimited.com.