Proposal Manager - Utility Programs

About the Position

Proposal Manager - Utility Programs

Locations: Columbus, OH | Oak Brook, IL | Oakland, CA | Phoenix, AZ | Medford, MA

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Date Posted: 2026-07-26

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About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the Role

Do you want to be part of an organization dedicated to tackling global issues such as the future of the clean energy industry? Do you get excited by collaborating with a team and helping create high-quality deliverables? DNV - Energy Services North America is seeking a Proposal Manager - Utility Programs with a passion for supporting the future of the clean energy industry within our Energy Management team, a team of clean energy professionals across the country. The successful candidate will join our growing business development proposal group.

The Proposal Manager Utility Programs will be responsible for working collaboratively with a team, managing proposal deliverables and timelines, writing proposal sections, working with subject matter experts, facilitating kick-off and review meetings, developing graphics and presentations, and polishing and delivering a finished proposal product on time and in compliance with RFP and DNV requirements.

Candidates must also be highly proficient in MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite. Familiarity and experience with business development strategy is desirable.

This position can be located in our Columbus, OH; Oak Brook, IL; Oakland, CA; Phoenix, AZ and Medford, MA offices, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process. Other DNV offices may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Proposal Management
  • Manage the proposal process from RFP receipt to submission, including:
    • Proposal document development and management
    • Proposal content development
    • Proposal design and graphics development
• Proposal Tracking and Content Management
  • Tracking current and pending bids
  • Teams/SharePoint management of all core materials in proposal development
  • Identify process and content improvements
  • Train new bid team members in proposal process

Requirements

• What Is Required

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in English, Writing, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
  • Four (4) or more years of experience developing and managing proposals
  • Advanced skills with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) and proficiency with MS Excel, Teams, and SharePoint
  • Intermediate skills with Adobe products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro) is essential
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance, collaborative environment as a team player and take ownership in solving problems and/or finding solutions
  • Thorough commitment to operational excellence and internal customer service and satisfaction
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills as well as experience performing technical editing using one or more style books, particularly Chicago and AP

• What Is Preferred

  • Experience with government, utility, energy efficiency and/or renewable energy projects a plus
  • Experience utilizing AI to accelerate proposal development
  • Demonstrated project management experience; APMP or PMP certification preferred

We Offer

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities

Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

About the Company

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

Application Process

For California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland: DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the states of California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland only, the starting pay range for this role is $90,000- $115,000.

DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department ([email protected]). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. For more information https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal