Proposal Coordinator Jobs in California

Proposal Coordinator jobs in California concentrate in defense contracting, technology, architecture and engineering, and professional services, with demand running from entry-level coordinators to senior pursuit leads. Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area are the most active hiring markets, anchored by large contractors and firms such as Northrop Grumman, AECOM, and Leidos. The most sought-after specialties in California are federal government proposals, infrastructure project pursuits, and technology sector RFP response management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerNV5
Top cityIrvine, CA
Cities hiring10
Work type60% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree in communications

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Blach Construction
Marketing & Proposal Coordinator
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Marketing & Proposal Coordinator
Blach Construction
San Jose, California
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
$75k - $95k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
51-200

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KPFF Consulting Engineers
Marketing Proposal Coordinator
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Marketing Proposal Coordinator
KPFF Consulting Engineers
Irvine, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$33 - $40/hr
Hybrid
Associate's degree in communications
1,001-5,000

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RFP (Request for Proposal) Coordinator
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RFP (Request for Proposal) Coordinator
Golden Star Technology
Cerritos, California
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$75k - $95k/yr

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NV5
Assistant Marketing Proposal Coordinator
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Assistant Marketing Proposal Coordinator
NV5
Irvine, California
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$30 - $35/hr
Bachelor's degree in communications
1,001-5,000

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Proposal / Business Development Coordinator
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Proposal / Business Development Coordinator
Transportation Management & Design, Inc.
Carlsbad, California
Community & Nonprofit Services
Customer Service
Event Planning
$73k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in communications

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Proposal Coordinator Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Irvine
3 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs
Orange
1 job
Oakland
1 job
Carlsbad
1 job
Cerritos
1 job
San Jose
1 job
Long Beach
1 job
Culver City
1 job

Proposal Coordinator Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

NV5
NV51 open role
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Rore1 open role
SWA
SWA1 open role

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in proposal coordinator jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, communications, English, or a related field
  • Two or more years of proposal coordination or technical writing experience
  • Proficiency with proposal management tools such as Shipley, RFPIO, or Loopio
  • Demonstrated experience managing RFP, RFQ, or RFI response timelines end to end
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat for document production
  • Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and government proposal compliance requirements

Proposal Coordinator Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a proposal coordinator in California?

Most California employers require a bachelor's degree in business, communications, technical writing, or a related field, and there is no state-issued license for this role. Candidates who earn the Association of Proposal Management Professionals Certified Proposal Professional credential strengthen their standing with California's large defense and government contractors. Entry-level coordinators often move in from administrative, marketing coordinator, or technical writing roles and build toward managing full proposal cycles.

Which companies hire proposal coordinators in California?

California proposal coordinator roles are posted by NV5, Rore, and SWA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of defense primes, large engineering firms, and enterprise technology companies keeps demand for proposal coordinators consistently high across the state.

Which California cities have the most proposal coordinator jobs?

Irvine, San Diego, and Orange have the most proposal coordinator openings in California. Los Angeles and San Diego are driven by the heavy presence of defense contractors and architecture and engineering firms, while the Bay Area's concentration of technology companies and federal agency offices generates a separate and sizable share of RFP-driven hiring.

Are there remote proposal coordinator jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 80% of proposal coordinator openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on document production and writing rather than on-site tasks. Fully remote openings are most common in technology sector proposals, while defense and infrastructure roles more often require at least partial on-site presence for classified or production reasons.

How can I get hired as a proposal coordinator in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a proposal writer or proposal administrator title at large California defense and engineering employers, which regularly onboard candidates who come from marketing coordinator, technical writer, or executive assistant roles. Firms such as SAIC and Parsons run structured onboarding programs that bring in candidates without direct proposal experience. Building a portfolio of writing samples and earning the APMP Foundation credential signals readiness even without formal proposal history.

Where can I find and apply to proposal coordinator jobs in California?

You can find and apply to proposal coordinator jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search for roles that fit your experience level and target industry, then apply directly to the positions that match.

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