Senior Proposal Specialist

Senior Proposal Specialist

CDM Smith is seeking a creative and persuasive writer to join our North Group marketing team. If you are a creative thinker and enjoy collaborating with teams to lead the development of compelling written storylines for proposals and presentations, we are interested in talking to you. Candidates must be able to bring ideas to life that engage our clients and convey the distinguishing features of our approach and technical solutions. High importance is placed on having a positive attitude, looking for opportunities to lead, being flexible with change, and working well with others in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio of work that showcases engaging and innovative written content that is compliant with client RFPs while connecting with the audience.

We are open to considering candidates in the following states: NH, ME, MA, RI, CT, NY, PA, NJ, DE, WV, OH, IN, MI, IL, WI, MN. Preferred locations are: Boston, Chicago, Edison NJ, New York City, Philadelphia.

As a member of the CDM Smith team, you would contribute to our mission by:

• Planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing strategies for marketing and business development opportunities throughout the firm's North Region.
• Developing, writing, editing, and reviewing content for proposals, presentations, resumes, project descriptions, and related marketing materials for our municipal water and environmental clients.
• Applying creativity/strategic vision and a theme-based approach to lead brainstorming, storyboarding, and other strategy development sessions.
• Updating information in the CDM Smith firmwide database of resumes, project descriptions, proposals and qualification packages, and maintaining marketing and visual presentation information.
• Being actively involved in the wider CDM Smith marketing discipline by participating on task forces and committees, as available.
• Developing business development, marketing, facilitation, and writing skills through internal and external training sources and associations membership and committee involvement.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 6 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism or related degree.
• Previous experience working for an architectural, engineering, construction, or other technical firm.
• Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Copilot and SharePoint applications; advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint, including use of styles and templates.
• Experience in editing/proofreading narrative written by technical professionals.
• Practical experience in facilitating both large and small groups in strategy and proposal development.
• The ability to work under rigid time constraints where a narrow margin for errors or delays is allowed.
• Experience with business development/marketing process models (such as Dag Knudsen, Miller-Heiman, Shipley).

EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Join us at CDM Smith where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job site location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of travel required: 5%

Assignment category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa sponsorship available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and abilities:

• Excellent command of grammar, the AP Style Manual, and spelling.
• Ability to organize, negotiate, and drive proposal schedules.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate projects with team members based across the country.

Background check and drug testing information:

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Pay range minimum: $78,478

Pay range maximum: $129,459

Additional compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work location options: Fully remote or hybrid work options may be considered for successful candidate.

Massachusetts applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.