Senior Proposal Specialist - Federal Market (fully remote options)

Lensa; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Proposal Specialist for the Federal Market with options for remote work. The role involves developing proposals for government contracts, requiring strong writing, editing, and project coordination skills. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in federal proposal development, along with proficiency in AI tools and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 6 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience developing proposals for US federal clients.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research federal contract opportunities and analyze solicitation documents.
• Write and edit complex content for proposals and presentations.
• Coordinate proposal teams and travel occasionally for meetings.

Skills

Proposal Development

Writing

Editing

Research

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Business, Journalism

Tools

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Adobe Creative Suite

AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, CoPilot)

Job description

Senior Proposal Specialist - Federal Market (fully remote options)

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41576BR

Requisition ID: 41576BR

Business Unit: FSU

Job Description

CDM Smith is expanding the marketing team in our Federal Services Unit. We’re seeking to add a proven Senior Marketing Specialist with experience in proposals to win contracts for environmental remediation, infrastructure, and facility construction.

We are open to this position having: in-office, hybrid, or remote work location options within the United States.

As a member of the CDM Smith team, you would participate in business development efforts encompassing multimillion-dollar U.S. government opportunities nationwide and overseas.

Responsibilities Include

• Researching federal contract opportunities, competitors, and potential team partners.
• Analyzing FedBizOpps synopses, requests for proposals, and other solicitation documents.
• Applying a theme-based approach to development proposals and presentations.
• Writing and editing complex content for federal proposals and presentations.
• Using AI tools to develop and refine content for proposals, graphics, and presentations.
• Coordinating proposal teams that include management, technical, financial, graphic design, and production staff.
• Traveling occasionally to locations nationwide for meetings and proposal efforts.

Job Title

Senior Proposal Specialist - Federal Market (fully remote options)

Group

OPS - Marketing/Bus Development

Employment Type

Regular

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (6 years of related experience).
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required, depending on duties and workload.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Business, Journalism, or related field.
• Experience working for an architectural or engineering firm, especially within the federal government.
• Experience with AI tools like ChatGPT and CoPilot is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 and SharePoint; advanced skills in Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing proposals for US federal clients.
• Knowledge of business development models (e.g., Miller-Heiman, Shipley).
• Ability to coordinate projects remotely.
• Experience in editing and proofreading professional narratives.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

Additional Information

We support a diverse, inclusive, and progressive work environment. Our projects are meaningful and varied, and we prioritize employee well-being and career growth.

Job site location: United States - Nationwide

Travel: Approximately 10%

Employment category: Full-time, regular

Visa sponsorship: Not available