Senior Proposal Specialist - Federal Market (fully remote options)

Lensa; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Proposal Specialist for the Federal Market. This fully remote position involves engaging in business development for multimillion-dollar U.S. government opportunities. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in proposal development and a strong background in environmental remediation and infrastructure projects. Join a progressive team committed to personal growth and impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• 6 years of related experience required.
• Experience with AI tools and federal proposals.

Responsibilities

• Research federal contract opportunities and competitors.
• Develop proposals and presentations using a theme-based approach.
• Coordinate proposal teams for projects.

Skills

Project Coordination

Remote Team Communication

Editing

Proofreading

Education

Bachelor's degree

B.A. or B.S. in Communications

Tools

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Adobe Creative Suite

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 its marketing team within the Federal Services Unit. We’re seeking a proven Senior Marketing Specialist with experience in proposals to secure contracts in environmental remediation, infrastructure, and facility construction.

We are open to this position being based in the office, hybrid, or fully remote within the United States.

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

Responsibilities Include

• Research federal contract opportunities, competitors, and potential partners.
• Analyze FedBizOpps synopses, RFPs, and other solicitation documents.
• Develop proposals and presentations using a theme-based approach.
• Write and edit complex content for federal proposals and presentations.
• Utilize AI tools to develop and refine proposal content, graphics, and presentations.
• Coordinate proposal teams comprising management, technical, financial, graphic design, and production staff.
• Travel occasionally for meetings and proposal efforts nationwide.

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.
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Information

We are committed to an inclusive, challenging, and progressive work environment supporting personal growth and career development. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Learn more about why our team loves working here: https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith

Our company values passionate individuals who challenge norms, deliver solutions, and bring diverse perspectives. Join us to make a difference.

Job Site Location

United States - Nationwide