Senior Proposal Lead – Remote Win Strategy

GFT; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

Wellness programs

Tax‑deferred 401(k)

Professional development

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Senior Proposal Specialist to lead the planning, development, and delivery of compelling, compliant proposals for GIS-focused pursuits across multiple regional and global lines. You will collaborate with technical teams, marketing, and client teams to craft winning content and visuals.

You will mentor junior BD staff, manage interview preparation and interviews, and support process improvements while coordinating with shared services to ensure compliant, timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Normally a 4-year degree is required in English, marketing, journalism, communications, or applicable field.
• Minimum of 5 years of combined proposal experience in geospatial and/or IT proposals in the AEC industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently to execute the proposal lifecycle.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with CRM tools; InDesign preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and delivery of proposals, qualifications, and presentations.
• Collaborate with technical teams and marketing to craft win-focused materials.
• Coordinate interview teams, including scheduling and rehearsals.
• Track opportunities and deliverables in CRM and manage stakeholder communications.
• Mentor junior BD staff and drive adherence to best practices.

Skills

Proposal leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independence

Mentoring

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

GFT is seeking a Senior Proposal Specialist to lead the planning, development, and delivery of compelling, compliant proposals for GIS-focused pursuits across multiple regional and global lines. You will collaborate with technical teams, marketing, and client teams to craft winning content and visuals.

You will mentor junior BD staff, manage interview preparation and interviews, and support process improvements while coordinating with shared services to ensure compliant, timely submissions.