Proposal Specialist

Working with us

Serves as project manager for the coordination, writing, editing and production of statements of qualifications, proposals, presentations and other marketing collateral.

• Guides the development and execution of go/no-go decision-making, planning, and win strategies to successfully capture work.
• Participates in pre-interview planning and presentation rehearsal with design teams and help develop and apply the established win strategy in presentation materials.
• Assists in the development of pursuit strategy.
• Assists with interview coaching.
• Development/maintenance of sector focused boilerplate to be used as master in proposals.
• May lead the development of proposal sections of major strategic pursuits.
• Coordinates, writes, edits/tailors, and performs research for non-technical proposal sections.

Messaging & Strategy

• Analyze and interpret Practice portfolios and associated market expertise along with key trends and drivers that impact the market and translate them into actionable marketing content and win strategies.
• Serves as the key marketing liaison to studio principal(s).
• Participates in key regional initiatives including thought leadership and events.
• Participates in brand building including the development of key market-level messaging.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on, advocate, and actively follow marketing and brand guidelines and procedures.

Information Systems & Administration

• Maintains firmwide database with employee, project and proposal information on an ongoing basis.
• Gathers, formats and maintains accurate, up-to-date firm marketing information including staff bios, project descriptions and statistics, and other information for marketing purposes.

An Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in the A/E/C industry required.
• CPSM certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and InDesign required.
• Knowledge of Dynamics and OpenAsset preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of marketing fundamentals.
• Solid understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and delivery methods.
• Ability to understand the principles of layout and graphic as they relate to the development of marketing and sales collateral.
• Able to communicate complex concepts and storytelling in both written and graphic form.
• Excellent time and project management skills, passion for details and ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.
• The ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Strong technical, graphic, and presentation skills.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $78,000 to $86,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid parental leave
• A flex spending account and voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement program
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities

About the role

The Los Angeles office of SmithGroup is looking for a Proposal Specialist to join our team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in the A/E/C industry required.
• CPSM certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and InDesign required.
• Knowledge of Dynamics and OpenAsset preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of marketing fundamentals.
• Solid understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and delivery methods.
• Ability to understand the principles of layout and graphic as they relate to the development of marketing and sales collateral.
• Able to communicate complex concepts and storytelling in both written and graphic form.
• Excellent time and project management skills, passion for details and ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.
• The ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Strong technical, graphic, and presentation skills.