GFT is seeking a
Senior Proposal Specialist to join our
BD&M team in the
West (California/Phoenix/Seattle)! This role follows a fully remote work model.
Experience preparing proposals for capital public works projects and government agencies in California (as a Prime), such as Caltrans, Metro, BART, etc., is a must for this role.
What you'll be challenged to do:The
Senior Proposal Specialist manages proposals and presentations, provides capture support, and may assist with client management support. The position supports one or more regional business lines or a global business line.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:Proposals- Able to lead 1 complex proposal concurrent with other smaller proposal
- May Lead Sections for complex proposal
- Able to organize and coordinate interview team to prepare the content
- Work is regularly monitored and overseen by Manager for messaging and quality
- Compiles and distributes meeting notes, action items, and review comments from all proposal meetings
- Performs detailed analysis of SOQ and RFP requirements; prepares compliance matrices/outlines and schedules according to corporate proposal best practices
- Organizes and coordinates proposal resources (project management/technical team input, proposal support, subconsultant input, and graphics/print teams)
- Ensures completion of all assignments, review of all work, and adherence to internal best practices and quality control objectives
- Provides strategic writing and editing support for: all general qualifications; executive summaries; win themes; personnel resumes, project descriptions, summary paragraphs, action captions, and benefit statements
- Enters and tracks opportunities and proposals in CRM
- Supports sales interview teams, schedules/facilitates kick-off meeting and rehearsals, and prepares presentation and supporting materials
Capture Planning- Facilitate capture plan support for short- to- medium length capture phase/simple pursuits with close oversight/participation by manager for assurance of best practice implementation
- Liaise with respective MARCOM staff during capture planning to coordinate early input, as required
- No authority to flex within the framework of best practices
- Keeps all CRM documentation updated
Client Management- Coordinates client management team activities for Tier 2 clients
- Participates in Tier 1 client management activities/ and or coordinates closely with Tier 1 client manager to assure the scheduling and note-taking of client management team meetings
- Coordinate with respective MARCOM to define needs for support
- Requires oversight, participation, feedback, and input from Manager/senior level BD
- Provides research support, scheduling, and organization of information to other Tier 1 clients
- Formats/edits client management plans in accordance with company templates and standards
- Other duties as assigned.
What you will bring to our firm: - Normally a 4-year degree required in English, marketing, journalism, communications, or applicable field is required
What we prefer you bring: - Normally a minimum of 5 years of combined prior proposal experience is required and in the AEC industry leading, coordinating, planning, and developing architectural-engineering-construction proposals and qualifications, including section writing experience
- Will have demonstrated a progressively increasing level of responsibility during the past 1 year (minimum)
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Able to work with some degree of independence to execute proposal lifecycle
Compensation:The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $110,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits: • Remote work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Location: Berkeley ; Chino Hills ; Concord ; Corona ; Fresno ; Irvine ; Long Beach ; Los Angeles ; Oakland ; Ontario ; Riverside ; Roseville ; Sacramento ; San Diego ; San Francisco ; Santa Ana ; Phoenix ; Seattle
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
