Proposal Specialist II (Remote - Northeast Region)

Description

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Proposal Specialist II to work collaboratively with technical leads to prepare winning proposals and presentations. The Proposal Specialist II will partner with Capture Managers to jointly lead the development of proposals and interviews within the company’s best practices framework. The ideal candidate is equal parts creative and organized and possesses project management, writing, and page layout skills. He/she is skilled in working with a team to formulate a pursuit’s strategic messages. The successful candidate will have leadership qualities and demonstrate a collaborative mindset, superior communication skills, problem solving ability, organizational skills, and transparency. They will be a strategic thinker and will push the status quo for continuous improvement.

A remote working arrangement is available in the Northeast Region; EST time zone is required

What You’ll Do:

Facilitate kick off meetings that define expectations

Identify tasks, assign responsibilities, and develop and manage adherence to the proposal schedule

Facilitate strategy discussions and collaborate with team to develop strategy and win themes

Schedule and facilitate proposal review meetings

Develop page layout and manage proposal documents

Lead the team in the development of visual and written content for proposals; draft and/or edit proposal narrative as necessary

Communicate and coordinate status with the proposal team

What You Need to Succeed:

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent combination of education and experience

6+ years of experience in the planning, preparation, and development proposals and qualifications packages

Familiarity with the AEC industry

Familiarity with regional and local public agencies

Intermediate to expert skills with Microsoft Office Suite

Strong project management skills

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Ability to focus on details as well as on the big picture

Organizational conceptual thinking skills

Effective decision making skills

Time management skills; ability to manage, organize, and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines

Exceptional writing, editing, and document organization skills

Preferred qualifications

Experience with Adobe InDesign

Experience with proposal database software Deltek Vision

Located in the northeast U.S. region and willingness to work EST hours

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position $85,000 - $115,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability

Professional and personal development

Generous paid time off

Commuter and wellness benefits

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