Proposal & Business Development Manager- Utility Solutions
- C+C
- Seattle, WA
- 4mo ago
- Full-time
- On-site
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ABOUT C+C
When was the last time you thought you could make the world a better place? Imagine following through with your dreams and making that positive change happen.
C+C is an award-winning integrated marketing agency all about changing behaviors for good. We help our clients motivate people to embrace a variety of social and environmental actions. Like choosing an energy-efficient appliance. Applying for college programs. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Making good financial decisions. Taking public transit. Saving water. Basically, doing things to make the world a better place. We've been working on social issues and sustainability projects since 2005.
We have beautiful offices in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, and Boston, MA to accommodate employees in a hybrid or full-office setting. Our current requirement is for local roles to work two days onsite from the C+C offices. Remote roles will be noted accordingly.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The Proposal & Business Development Manager – Utility Solutions owns the full proposal development process for Utility Solutions RFPs, including energy efficiency, DSM/DR, electrification, multifamily, midstream, trade ally networks, and field service programs.
You will also support, as time allows, C+C’s Director of Business Development, in project management for firm-wide proposals for C+C’s services.
C+C provides our clients with an integrated mix of strategic communications, creative, program marketing, cultural communications, market insights and energy efficiency program implementation. Our Utility Solutions team delivers energy efficiency, DSM/DR, electrification, multifamily, midstream, and field programs for utilities across the country. Our Creative and Strategic Communications teams provide storytelling, design, engagement, and customer experience expertise.
This role is central to growing C+C’s Utility Solutions portfolio and supporting cross-service business development. You will report to C+C’s Boston GM and SVP, Growth, with a dotted line to the EVP of Utility Solutions.
Deep technical energy efficiency experience will be key to your success. Strong writing, organizing, coordinating, and deadline-management skills are also key, along with proficiency in design and project management software — and the willingness to learn and lead complex proposals with confidence.
We are looking for candidates available to work a hybrid office schedule from one of our locations: Boston, MA, Seattle, WA, or Portland, OR. Outstanding candidates with energy expertise may be considered for a remote role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities:
Project Management
- Manage the complete proposal lifecycle using C+C’s SOP (planning, writing, reviews, production, submission).
- Build and manage proposal workflows in Asana, including tasks, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Facilitate internal kickoff meetings; assign roles, and expectations.
- Track for upcoming RFPs.
Compliance & Requirements Management
- Review all RFP documents and develop compliance matrices.
- Track mandatory requirements, forms, signatures, and attachments.
- Ensure the final submission is fully compliant, complete, accurate, and on brand.
Content Development
- Draft, structure, and edit proposal section in alignment with C+C’s brand voice and strategic positioning.
- Translate technical SME input into clear, accessible narratives within proposals.
- Maintain consistency, readability, and alignment with
- Leverage C+C’s custom AI tools to refine and enhance submissions.
Team & SME Coordination- can go up under PM
- Coordinate contributions from Utility Solutions SMEs (program design, partner management, trade ally management, customer engagement) and other disciplines as appropriate.
- Partner with Senior US team leadership to align budgets and technical narratives.
- Manage subcontractor inputs including resumes, past performance, certifications, and letters of commitment).
Review Cycles & Quality Control
- Manage review cycles, consolidate edits and ensure narrative cohesion.
- Conduct final quality checks for accuracy, clarity, formatting, and compliance.
Final Submission
- Oversee final layout and formatting; coordinate with Creative as needed.
- Prepare submission-ready files and manage uploads via submission portals (Ariba, Jaggaer, Bonfire, etc.).
- Archive final proposals and documentation.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Support the SVP, Growth and senior staff in other agency business development and marketing activities. This may include:
- Provide project management, writing, editing, compliance tracking, design or formatting support for proposals led by other C+C service lines as needed and time allows.
- Case study, resume, and qualifications development.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 4+ years in proposal development, project coordination, writing, communications, or similar roles supporting professional services or implementation firms, government/utility/public-sector RFPs.
- Familiarity with energy efficiency, DSM/DR, or electrification.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams.
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance.
- Proficiency with design and project management software, Microsoft Office, Teams, (or similar tools)
- Ability to learn technical concepts quickly.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
Preferred
- Experience with procurement portals such as Ariba, Jaggaer, Bonfire, SmartProcure.
- Experience in communications, consulting, or prime contractor.
COMPENSATION
This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $80,000 to $110,000 plus bonus. We provide a work from home set-up as needed.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Health insurance premiums (medical, vision, dental) paid in full for your coverage, along with up to $1300 contributed annually to your Health Savings Account
- Company paid life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability policies
- Up to 4% company match contributed to your 401(k)
- Starting Paid Time Off of 17 days per year, plus 12 paid company holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- Work-from-home stipend for office set up
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Full reimbursement for commuting via public transportation
- 5-year service bonuses, and paid sabbaticals every 5 years, starting with 10 years of service
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT C+C
If the following metrics of success sing to you, then we think you’ll really love being part of our team. Here’s what we provide to our C+C team, and what we expect from everyone here:
- We have a diverse mix of work that is good for people, our community and our planet. Our team genuinely cares about our clients’ issues, our goal of doing good work and the agency's success.
- We create a work culture that is collaborative, team-oriented and provides an environment where awesome ideas can come from anywhere.
- We are committed to continual growth in our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices.
- We provide a healthy benefits package for all full-time employees, and a clear compensation structure for each role.
- We facilitate and encourage regular feedback, along with career pathway conversations designed to help you and your manager create a development plan for your continued growth.
- We hire employees who:
- value inclusion, equity, and diversity and are open-minded and respectful
- are ego-free
- are flexible, positive, and forward-thinking
- are passionate about results
- are kind, welcoming, and helpful
COME JOIN US!
We’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. Creative positions should also share a portfolio link.
C+C is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. C+C will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We strive for visible and invisible diversity within our team. People of color are encouraged to apply, as are candidates who identify as people historically not treated equitably.
We realize someone is unlikely to meet 100% of the duties for a role. We value diversity, so if much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this position.