Senior Proposal Specialist - Federal Market (fully remote options)

Lensa; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Proposal Specialist for the Federal Market. This role involves developing proposals for multimillion-dollar government contracts, requiring strong writing and organizational skills. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience, with opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

• 6 years of related experience required.
• Experience with AI tools like ChatGPT and CoPilot preferred.
• Experience developing proposals for US federal government clients.

Responsibilities

• Research federal contract opportunities and analyze proposals.
• Write and edit complex content for federal proposals.
• Coordinate proposal teams and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Skills

Excellent grammar and spelling skills

Strong organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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

Tools

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Adobe Creative Suite

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 the office, hybrid, or remote work location options in the domestic 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 additional directly related experience.
• 6 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel depends on specific duties, responsibilities, and workload.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Business, Journalism, or related degree.
• Prior experience working for an architectural or engineering firm, specifically within the federal government.
• Experience working with AI tools like ChatGPT and CoPilot strongly preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 and SharePoint; advanced skills in MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing proposals for US federal government clients.
• Experience with 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 using Adobe Creative Suite.

Additional Information

We support a challenging, inclusive, and progressive work environment, offering career opportunities across disciplines and locations. We value diversity, innovation, and dedication to making a difference.

Job site location: United States - Nationwide

Travel: Approximately 10%

Employment category: Full-time Regular

Visa sponsorship: Not available

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent grammar and spelling skills.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills for proposal schedules.
• Ability to facilitate formal meetings.