Job description

Role Overview

Steer is hiring a Proposal Manager to own the creation, coordination, and quality control of the firm’s proposals. The role focuses on producing persuasive, compliant submissions that arrive on schedule, while also improving the systems, templates, and content that help the team stay competitive.

You’ll collaborate with technical leaders, marketing, and senior leadership to turn ideas into polished submissions and embed strong proposal practices across the business. High-priority or high-value proposals will be created in InDesign, while others will be prepared in Word or Google tools.

Proposal Production and Coordination

Take responsibility for the full proposal lifecycle from kickoff through final delivery.
Track timelines, milestones, deadlines, and submission rules across several active pursuits at once.
Bring together technical leads and other contributors so content is delivered on time and to a high standard.
Draft, refine, and assemble proposal content so the message is clear, consistent, and tailored to client needs.
Run compliance checks to confirm every submission follows RFP/RFQ requirements.
Organize review cycles such as pink, red, and gold team reviews to raise the quality and competitiveness of submissions.
Handle final formatting, packaging, and submission delivery.

Proposal Strategy and Content Development

Improve proposal effectiveness and speed by maintaining templates, resumes, and project profiles.
Work with leadership on win themes, positioning, and messaging strategy.
Capture insights from completed pursuits and convert them into better processes.
Help build reusable content libraries to improve efficiency and consistency.
Use AI tools to support faster and more consistent proposal production.

Additional Responsibilities

Support the wider sales and marketing team when needed so team responsibilities remain covered.

Experience and Qualifications

Steer expects this role to suit someone with roughly 2 to 4 years of experience in proposal management, marketing, or business development support. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every qualification listed.

Strong writing and editing ability, with the skill to create clear, persuasive, and well-organized content.
Proven project management experience, especially with multiple deadlines and cross-functional coordination.
High attention to detail, particularly around compliance, layout, and quality assurance.
Strategic judgment to align proposal content with broader positioning and win strategy.
Good collaboration skills for working effectively with varied internal teams.
Self-directed working style suited to a hybrid in-person/remote environment.

Tools and Technical Expectations

InDesign experience is preferred and expected as part of the role.
Familiarity with design tools such as Canva is helpful; training and support will be available.
Strong AI proficiency is required.

Location

This position may be based in one of Steer’s North American offices, including New York City, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time remote role with a salary range of USD 65,000 to 70,000 per year, plus benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
3% 401(k) or RRSP contribution.
Discretionary annual bonus.
Generous paid time off, including vacation, public holidays, sick leave, and volunteering days, up to 44 days annually in the US and 47 days annually in Canada.
Group Share Incentive Plan that allows employees to participate in the firm’s long-term success.
Commuter benefits for US employees.

Growth and Work Environment

Steer emphasizes ongoing learning, curiosity, and professional development. Team members are encouraged to build new capabilities and broaden their impact through structured programs and on-the-job learning. The company also values a flexible, hybrid working environment.

The workplace is collaborative and intellectually curious, with opportunities to work alongside colleagues around the world on projects that improve mobility and connect communities. The firm also supports career growth through flexibility and exposure to meaningful consulting work.

Fairness, Inclusion, and Hiring Process

Steer follows an equal opportunity hiring approach and evaluates applicants based on capability rather than background or pedigree. The company provides accommodations during hiring and employment so that candidates and employees can participate fully.

The hiring process is structured and skills-focused.

Application materials include a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and your background.

The interview process includes:

Stage 1: a 30-minute initial Zoom interview with the hiring and reporting manager.
Stage 2: a 60-minute Zoom interview with the team, including a review of prior work and experience.
Stage 3: a short design exercise with blind review of submissions by the team.
Stage 4: a final 30-minute conversation with leadership, held by Zoom or in person, to discuss expectations, team fit, and compensation.

Proposal Production Coordinator