[Hiring] Proposal Specialist @GFT

Role Description

GFT is seeking a 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, such as Caltrans, Metro, BART, etc., is a plus for this role.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Schedules, facilitates, and documents simple proposal kick-off and color review milestones in accordance with best practices for proposal development.
• Work is closely monitored and overseen by Manager for accuracy, timeliness, quality, etc.
• Compiles and distributes meeting notes, action items, and review comments from all proposal meetings.
• Performs detailed analysis of Advertisement, SOQ, and RFP requirements; prepares compliance matrices/outlines and schedules and coordinates tasks for the proposal team.
• Communicates and follows up on technical team content development deadlines.
• Coordinates proposal resources (project management/technical team input, proposal support, subconsultant input, graphics/print teams, and corporate input [such as legal, HR, and financial]).
• Identifies and prioritizes tasks, develops proposal production schedules for review by Manager.
• Reviews all work product, ensures completions of assignments, and adherence to internal best practices and quality control objectives.
• Edits and reviews technical sections.
• Ensures incorporation of all changes from review meetings.
• Enters key proposal data/milestones into CRM.
• Supports sales interview teams, if needed, with Senior Manager oversight.
• Collaborates with graphic designers to develop proposals and presentations.

Qualifications

• Degree in marketing, journalism, communications, business or applicable field or a technical/scientific discipline related to GFT's core business.
• Minimum 3 years of combined prior proposal experience is required, including a progressively increasing level of responsibility during the past year.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience with RFP responses and some section writing experience.
• Exposure to architectural, engineering, design, and/or construction management services for transportation, facilities, and/or environmental market sectors required.
• Excellent leadership, professional writing/editing, communication, and organizational skills required.
• Strong ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently and work in fast-paced environment when required.
• High competency in not only MS applications but also Adobe Creative Suite applications.

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.