Proposal and Market Research Specialist - Ohio

Job Opportunity At ORC

Location : Columbus or Cleveland, OH (This is a hybrid position and candidate must reside in Columbus or Cleveland, OH)

Schedule : Full-time, Exempt | Report to local ORC office 2-3 days per week

Compensation : $78,000-$85,000 per year

Why Join ORC? The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture. Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation-shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job-we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You'll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.

What We Offer Competitive base pay Health, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) with company match and disability coverage Paid time off, sick time, and holidays Tuition reimbursement and professional training Recognition programs and growth opportunities Free Calm membership for you and up to five others

What You'll Do Lead proposal efforts from RFP analysis to submission, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness Conduct pursuit-focused market research, including client procurement patterns, RFP scoring criteria, pricing trends, proposal lessons learned, and competitor insights to directly strengthen submissions Partner with leadership and business development to define scope, strategy, and winning themes for proposals Audit and refine proposals and presentations for quality, accuracy, and persuasive impact Develop branded marketing and communications materials, including brochures, presentations, and digital campaigns Collaborate across divisions to capture lessons learned, analyze outcomes, and continuously improve our proposal process Represent ORC's culture of excellence, creativity, and achievement in every deliverable

We're Looking for Someone Who Is Innovative and resourceful - you enjoy finding new ways to solve problems and improve processes. A strong writer and editor who can transform technical information into persuasive, client-ready content. Detail-oriented and reliable - you follow through and deliver results on time. Creative and marketing-minded, with an eye for design and messaging that stands out. Tech savvy and comfortable leveraging digital tools for research, design, and project management. Motivated by "winning" - you take pride in producing proposals and research that directly lead to new opportunities.

Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field Minimum of (3) three years of experience in proposals, marketing, or business development, preferably in right of way, A / E / C, or consulting industries Must haveexperience using enterprise procurement, sourcing, spend management, supplier management, etc. (Ex. Ariba, Coupa, etc.) Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and electronic databases Must own an iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC systems

Bonus points if you have Familiarity with Deltek, MS Project, Prezi, SharePoint, or similar tools Prior experience responding to Federal, state, or local RFPs and prequalification requirements Active participation in professional organizations (e.g., IRWA) Understanding of infrastructure project lifecycles and public procurement processes Relocation and per diem are not provided

Ready to Apply? Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future.