Proposal Specialist - ESOP-Driven Growth & Collaboration

Mcfarland-Johnson,-Inc.-1; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

ESOP + 401(k)

Training & development

Job summary

McFarland Johnson (MJ) is seeking a Proposal Specialist to join the Marketing team in Binghamton, NY, with openness to Syracuse, Saratoga Springs and Pittsford. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to shape your career and grow with a collaborative team.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, MJ offers opportunities to lead, write compelling proposals, design graphics, develop presentations, and support CRM in a dynamic environment. MJ values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• 1–5 years in proposal development or related marketing roles.
• Experience in Architecture/Engineering/Construction or professional consulting firms is a plus.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and verbal communication abilities.
• Familiarity with AI tools and design software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage proposals from start to finish.
• Research, write, edit, design, and produce qualification packages and award submissions.
• Create visually engaging graphics and PowerPoint presentations.
• Maintain CRM database in collaboration with Marketing.
• Provide general support to business development and adapt to AI tooling.

Skills

Writing & editing

Verbal communication

Time management

Research

AI tool awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Tools

InDesign

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

CRM/Database management

Job description

McFarland Johnson (MJ) is seeking a Proposal Specialist to join the Marketing team in Binghamton, NY, with openness to Syracuse, Saratoga Springs and Pittsford. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to shape your career and grow with a collaborative team.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, MJ offers opportunities to lead, write compelling proposals, design graphics, develop presentations, and support CRM in a dynamic environment. MJ values innovation and teamwork.