Proposal & Business Development Specialist

Transportation Management & Design, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Management & Design, Inc. (TMD) in Carlsbad, CA, seeks a detail‑oriented Proposal/Business Development Coordinator to manage bid and proposal development from opportunity identification through final submission.

You will coordinate content with technical staff, ensure compliance with RFP/RFQ/RFI requirements, and help identify new business opportunities while maintaining schedules and team momentum.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related experience in proposal coordination, business development, or technical writing.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Format, proof, and finalize all outgoing proposals, statements of qualifications (RFP/RFQ/RFI), and client correspondence in Adobe InDesign.
• Complete required forms and verify that every proposal meets submission requirements.
• Draft and develop proposal content in collaboration with technical and project management staff.
• Identify new business development opportunities through RFP searches and teaming partner networks.
• Build and manage pursuit schedules, set deadlines, and keep teams on track.
• Lead weekly business development meetings with senior staff.
• Maintain client, subcontractor, and industry contact database and BD/proposal calendar.
• Serve as primary point of contact for teaming and information requests from partner firms.
• Maintain staff resumes, project descriptions, and other proposal components in line with TMD brand standards.
• Support content development for interviews, presentations, and special projects.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing & proofreading

Team communication

Project coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/marketing/journalism/English or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

InCopy

Acrobat

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Management & Design, Inc. (TMD) in Carlsbad, CA, seeks a detail‑oriented Proposal/Business Development Coordinator to manage bid and proposal development from opportunity identification through final submission.

You will coordinate content with technical staff, ensure compliance with RFP/RFQ/RFI requirements, and help identify new business opportunities while maintaining schedules and team momentum.