Assistant Proposal Specialist

GFT • Houston, TX

1d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking an Assistant Proposal Specialist to join our BD&M team! This role follows a hybrid remote work model and can be based in one of the following areas – Dallas, Houston, Austin or Fort Worth. At GFT, we’re not just pursuing projects—we’re strategically capturing opportunities that shape our communities. The Strategic Growth Office is the engine behind GFT’s enterprise-wide growth. It fuels our most significant pursuits by aligning talent, insights, and strategy to win complex, high-impact projects. From vision through delivery, we partner across all Business Groups to develop compelling, competitive proposals that reflect our core values and technical excellence. What you’ll be challenged to do: As an Assistant Proposal Specialist you will support business development activities and the planning, development, and production of statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations for municipal, state, and private clients. This position offers the ideal environment to engage in meaningful mentorship and professional development, build foundational skills, and explore career pathways as you grow within the industry. In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, journalism, communications, or business
• 0-2 years of experience working in a related industry

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of business writing/editing/formatting principles and practices
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent task management, time management, multi-tasking, collaboration, and resourcefulness skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite InDesign preferred
• Experience using AI tools, such as ChatGPT, is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist during proposal development and supports the research, writing, editing, formatting, and quality checking of text for preparation of proposals, statements of qualifications, and presentations
• Perform subconsultant data collection and organization tasks for proposal teams, including contacting subconsultants, outlining requirements, and organizing and distributing information
• Maintain proposal team server files and other repositories of information for use during active proposals
• Assist with proposal formatting, printing, and production
• Attend proposal meetings, takes notes, and helps maintain and update meeting information on a regular basis and as requested
• Research and compile information from a variety of internal and external databases, internet and intranet sites, and other internal data sources (including resumes, project descriptions, boilerplate text, etc.)
• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain required information for proposal or SOQ preparation
• Assist with the archiving of proposal content and upload to appropriate internal databases or servers as part of proposal closeout procedures in a timely and quality manner
• Participate in BD team training and knowledge sharing activities and demonstrates progressive ability over time to incorporate best practices into daily work assignments
• Perform self-check of work products to comply with client requirements, eliminate repeat errors, and demonstrate continuous improvement in work products
• Coordinate independent quality control review in accordance with BD team quality procedures

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree