Senior Proposal Specialist (Federal Market)
CDM Smith, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Job Title
Senior Proposal Specialist (Federal Market)
Overview CDM Smith is expanding the marketing team within our Federal Services Unit and is seeking a proven Senior Marketing Specialist with strong proposal experience supporting environmental remediation, civil works, and water resilience contracts. In this role, you will support business development efforts for multimillion‑dollar U.S. government opportunities, both nationwide and overseas, collaborating with technical, management, and marketing professionals across the firm.
Responsibilities
Research federal contract opportunities, competitors, and potential teaming partners.
Review and analyze FedBizOpps synopses, requests for proposals, and related solicitation documents.
Apply a theme‑based approach to the development of proposal narratives and presentations.
Write, edit, and proofread complex content for federal proposals and marketing materials.
Coordinate proposal teams that include management, technical, financial, graphic design, and production staff.
Travel occasionally to locations nationwide for meetings and proposal efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
6 years of related experience.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency contingent on specific duties and project demands.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing proposals for environmental remediation, civil works, and/or water resilience contracts strongly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, including use of styles and templates.
Demonstrated experience developing proposals for U.S. federal government clients.
Familiarity with established business development methodologies (e.g., Miller‑Heiman, Shipley).
Ability to coordinate work and communicate effectively with geographically dispersed teams.
Strong editing and proofreading skills for narrative content authored by technical professionals.
Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
Location near a major CDM Smith office preferred.
Job Site Location United States – Nationwide
Travel Requirement 10% travel
EEO Statement CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Overview CDM Smith is expanding the marketing team within our Federal Services Unit and is seeking a proven Senior Marketing Specialist with strong proposal experience supporting environmental remediation, civil works, and water resilience contracts. In this role, you will support business development efforts for multimillion‑dollar U.S. government opportunities, both nationwide and overseas, collaborating with technical, management, and marketing professionals across the firm.
Responsibilities
Research federal contract opportunities, competitors, and potential teaming partners.
Review and analyze FedBizOpps synopses, requests for proposals, and related solicitation documents.
Apply a theme‑based approach to the development of proposal narratives and presentations.
Write, edit, and proofread complex content for federal proposals and marketing materials.
Coordinate proposal teams that include management, technical, financial, graphic design, and production staff.
Travel occasionally to locations nationwide for meetings and proposal efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
6 years of related experience.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency contingent on specific duties and project demands.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing proposals for environmental remediation, civil works, and/or water resilience contracts strongly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, including use of styles and templates.
Demonstrated experience developing proposals for U.S. federal government clients.
Familiarity with established business development methodologies (e.g., Miller‑Heiman, Shipley).
Ability to coordinate work and communicate effectively with geographically dispersed teams.
Strong editing and proofreading skills for narrative content authored by technical professionals.
Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
Location near a major CDM Smith office preferred.
Job Site Location United States – Nationwide
Travel Requirement 10% travel
EEO Statement CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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