Senior Proposal Specialist (hybrid & remote options)

Overview

Remote
On Site
Full Time

Skills

Adobe CS
Business development
Strategy development
Microsoft Office
Clinical data management
Writing
Editing
Proofreading
Presentations
Marketing
Transportation
Planning
Organizational skills
Creativity
Leadership
Brainstorming
Storyboard
Proposal writing
Database
Facilitation
Training
Microsoft SharePoint
Design
Genetics
Law
Testing
Recruiting

Job Details

Why CDM Smith?

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Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

CDM Smith is expanding our marketing team in our Transportation Group. We're seeking a Senior Proposal Specialist with strong writing/editing, organizational, and time-management skills to join our team. CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy, and facilities to the U.S. government nationwide and overseas. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results, and enduring value across the entire project lifecycle.

**We are looking for this position to be based in Texas. The position can be remote or hybrid.**

As a member of the CDM Smith team, you would contribute to our mission by:
Developing, writing, editing, and proofreading content for proposals, presentations, resumes, project descriptions, and related marketing materials of a complex nature for our transportation clients in the West
Planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing strategies for marketing and business development efforts throughout the firm's West Region.
Applying creativity/strategic insight while leading brainstorming, storyboarding, and other strategy development sessions.
Utilizing a theme-based approach for the development of proposal and presentation efforts.
Updating information in the CDM Smith firmwide database of resumes, project descriptions, proposals and qualification packages.
Ensuring that marketing and visual presentation information and files are maintained and up to date.
Being actively involved in the CDM Smith marketing discipline group by participating on task forces and committees, as available.
Developing business development, marketing, facilitation, and writing skills through internal and external training sources and associations membership and committee involvement.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
6 years of related experience.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Skills and Abilities
Excellent command of grammar and spelling.
Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, and SharePoint applications.
Demonstrated knowledge of business development models.
Ability to organize, negotiate, and drive proposal schedules.
Ability to facilitate formal meetings.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.