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GHD · 2 weeks ago

Senior Federal Proposal Specialist

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$92K/yr - $153K/yr

6+ years exp

GHD is a global firm expanding its market presence across North America, seeking a Senior Proposal Specialist to lead U.S. Federal Government pursuits and proposal activities. The role involves driving proposal efforts, collaborating with teams to develop proposal sections, and ensuring compliance with RFP requirements.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional ServicesTransportationWater

Responsibilities

Lead and Support: Drive proposal efforts for our U.S. Federal Agency clients, leading strategy discussions and kick-off meetings for large pursuits

Collaborate: Work with your team to develop various proposal sections, ensuring strategic win themes are effectively incorporated

Deliver Excellence: Facilitate production and delivery of finished products, aligning with all RFP requirements, and support interview development from start to finish

Capture Planning: Engage in client capture planning with key leaders and technical experts

Interview Process: Align proposal themes and messaging with client needs and support the team with presentation skills and delivery

Teamwork: Lead and support the development of compliant, competitive, and compelling proposals through effective teamwork

Efficiency: Prepare and lead consistent and efficient proposal kick-off meetings and status calls

Quality: Ensure compliance and high-quality content and appearance of final proposal deliverables

Qualification

Proposal Process ExpertiseLeadershipStrategic ThinkingA/E Proposals KnowledgeMicrosoft Office ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor or Master's degree in English, Business, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related major

Knowledge of A/E Proposals with Standard Forms (SF330) and Brooks Act requirements

Minimum 6 years of experience leading the proposal process from prepositioning phases through interview and driving teams to develop compliant and driven bids for an engineering, construction or professional services organization

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and InDesign

Ability to lead and work effortlessly with Capture Managers and Technical Leaders

Confident personality with strategic thinking skills to help teams develop sound marketing and proposal strategies

Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, problem-solving, presentation, planning, and time management skills

Adapt to changing priorities and assignments and meet challenging deadlines

Proficient in the proposal process and enlisting team support to carry out tasks

Benefits

401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service

Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service

Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee

Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices