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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About PSI</strong></p>
<p>PSI is a fast-growing transportation engineering firm with 30+ years delivering award-winning infrastructure work across the DC region and beyond. We've grown from a boutique traffic engineering shop to a 50+ person firm spanning roadway design, transportation planning, software engineering, and construction management — and we're not done. Our team combines cutting-edge technology with a deep commitment to safety and innovation to solve the real operational and design challenges facing our communities' transportation systems.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Position Overview:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Location:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Mainly Remote with occasional in-office hours (Navy Yard, Washington DC)</span> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Type:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Part-Time Consultant (1099)</span> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Hours:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Approx. 15–25 hours/week, variable based on pursuit volume </span> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Duration:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Approximately 2-3 months, with potential for extension.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}">Who You Are:</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">PSI is seeking an experienced </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Proposal Manager Consultant</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to support our Business Development and Proposal team during a temporary staff leave. The consultant will primarily support the development of </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">prime proposals</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> in collaboration with PSI leadership and technical staff, while also assisting with </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">subconsultant data calls</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> and teaming proposal support when PSI is serving as a sub to larger engineering firms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This role is highly execution-focused and requires strong proposal management discipline, attention to detail, responsiveness under deadline pressure, and comfort working across multiple simultaneous pursuits.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The consultant will work closely with:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">PSI’s Proposal Director</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Technical Writer / Proposal Support Staff</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Engineering SMEs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">External teaming partners and primes</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities:</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Prime Proposal Support</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage and coordinate proposal development activities for public-sector A/E pursuits</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and production plans</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead proposal kickoff meetings and coordinate SMEs, writers, graphics, and reviewers</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure compliance with RFP requirements, page limits, formatting standards, and submission instructions</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support development of executive summaries, technical approaches, staffing narratives, and past performance sections</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate Pink/Red/Gold reviews and final production activities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage final assembly and submission readiness</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Subconsultant / Data Call Support</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Respond to data calls from prime consultants</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate resumes, project sheets, certifications, forms, and teaming documentation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain consistency and quality across proposal artifacts</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support teaming coordination and subcontractor communications</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Systems & Process Support</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Work within PSI’s proposal systems and workflows, including:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">SharePoint</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">pWin.ai</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Monday.com CRM</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Microsoft Office Suite</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Help maintain proposal repositories, project sheets, and reusable content assets</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Required</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years of A/E/C proposal management experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of public-sector proposal processes and compliance requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience supporting DOT, transit, municipal, planning, or infrastructure pursuits</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong editing, formatting, and quality-control capabilities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a deadline-driven environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">High attention to detail and professional judgment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">APMP certification or Shipley training</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with transportation engineering or infrastructure consulting proposals</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with SharePoint-based proposal workflows</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience using proposal automation or AI-enabled proposal tools</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Ideal Candidate</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The ideal candidate is:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Calm and highly organized under pressure</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Detail-oriented and compliance-focused</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborative and responsive with technical teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Comfortable driving proposal schedules and accountability</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Able to quickly understand complex infrastructure pursuits and client requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary commensurate with experience</li>
<li>Discretionary annual merit bonus and annual raise</li>
<li>Up to 4% 401(k) match</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits package — PSI covers 70% of medical premiums, plus dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance<br></li>
<li>Hybrid work flexibility (2 days a week)</li>
<li>Commuter Benefits</li>
</ul>
<p>Precision Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.</p></div>
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