Senior Proposal Specialist
Company: CDM Smith
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
34052BR
Requisition ID:
34052BR
Business Unit:
NAU
Job Description:
CDM Smith is seeking a creative writing professional to join our
North Group marketing team. If you are a creative thinker and enjoy
collaborating with teams to lead the development of compelling
written storylines for proposals and presentations, we are
interested in talking to you. Candidates must be able to bring
ideas to life that engage our clients and convey the distinguishing
features of our approach and technical solutions. High importance
is placed on a positive attitude, being flexible with change, and
working well with others in a collaborative environment. The ideal
candidate will have a portfolio of work that showcases engaging and
innovative written content that is compliant with client RFPs while
connecting with the audience. For more information about what CDM
Smith offers its employees please visit our careers page:
https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Careers.
Ideally we would like to fill this position tied to our MA, RI, Ct,
NY or NJ offices but are open to considering candidates located in
the additional states of NH, PA, OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN.
As a member of the CDM Smith team, you would contribute to our
mission by:
--- Planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing strategies
for marketing and business development efforts throughout the
firm's North Region.
--- Developing, writing, editing, and proofreading content for
proposals, presentations, resumes, project descriptions, and
related marketing materials of a complex nature for our municipal
water and environmental clients.
--- 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.
Job Title:
Senior Proposal Specialist
Group:
NEG
Employment Type:
Regular
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
--- B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Business, Journalism
or related degree.
--- Previous experience developing proposals for an architectural,
engineering, or construction firm.
--- Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and
SharePoint applications; advanced skills in Adobe InDesign,
Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint, including use of styles
and templates.
--- Ability to effectively coordinate projects by communicating
with remote team members.
--- Experience in editing/proofreading narrative written by
technical professionals.
--- Practical experience in facilitating large and small groups in
strategy and proposal development.
--- The ability to work under rigid time constraints where a narrow
margin for errors or delays is allowed.
--- The ability to organize and negotiate on project schedules and
manage multiple deadlines and assignments.
--- Experience with business development/marketing process models
(such as Dag Knudsen, Miller-Heiman, Shipley).
--- Excellent command of grammar, the AP Style Manual, and
spelling.
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.
Why CDM Smith?:
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!
(https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)
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 Site Location:
United States - Nationwide
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.
Amount of Travel Required:
5%
Assignment Category:
Fulltime-Regular
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for
this position
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.
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.
U.S. Vaccine Status:
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter
collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") are committed to your
health and safety. CDM Smith and its employees adhere to all
applicable government and client COVID-19 requirements.
Additional Compensation:
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply
to this position.
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