Proposal Specialist

GFT • Concord, CA

5d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

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. GFT Strategic Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, IT Services and Business Development and Marketing, are essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations. Strategic Services are part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals, is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services.

Requirements

• 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, minimum

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing proposals for capital public works projects and government agencies in California, such as Caltrans, Metro, BART, etc.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, facilitates, and documents simple proposal kick-off and color review milestones in accordance with best practices for proposal development.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level