Proposal Specialist

GM Hill Engineering • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Proposal Specialist leads the proposal development process for a growing design-build firm. This role manages proposals from start to finish, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and compelling submissions. The position requires strong writing, organization, and leadership skills, along with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years in proposal management
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proven success managing complex proposals under tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Advanced time management skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Federal Proposal Experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full proposal lifecycle—from kickoff to final submission.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to gather and develop content.
• Write and edit technical and marketing content for proposals, presentations, and collateral.
• Apply proposal best practices (e.g., Shipley method) to ensure quality and consistency.
• Prepare qualifications packages, SF330s, design-build proposals, and interview materials.
• Maintain and update marketing content, including resumes, project descriptions, and templates.
• Track proposal deadlines, maintain a proposal database, and manage task assignments.
• Assist with client development and pursuit strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees