Lead Marketing and Proposal Specialist

Position Overview

CDM Smith is seeking a creative and persuasive writer to join our South Group marketing team. If you are a creative thinker and enjoy collaborating with teams to lead the development of compelling written storylines for proposals and presentations, we are interested in talking to you. Candidates must be able to bring ideas to life that engage our clients and convey the distinguishing features of our approach and technical solutions. High importance is placed on having a positive attitude, looking for opportunities to lead, being flexible with change, and working well with others in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio of work that showcases engaging and innovative written content that is compliant with client RFPs while connecting with the audience.

Job Title: Lead Marketing and Proposal Specialist

Location: United States - Nationwide

Salary: $90,230 - $148,886 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing strategies for marketing and business development opportunities throughout the firm's South Region.
• Developing, writing, editing, and reviewing content for proposals, presentations, resumes, project descriptions, and related marketing materials for our municipal water and environmental clients.
• Applying creativity and strategic vision to lead brainstorming, storyboarding, and other strategy development sessions.
• Updating information in the CDM Smith firmwide database of resumes, project descriptions, proposals, and qualification packages, and maintaining marketing and visual presentation information.
• Participating in task forces and committees as available within the wider CDM Smith marketing discipline.
• Engaging effectively with our global team of writers and artists in India and supporting the growth of this valuable resource.
• Developing business development, marketing, facilitation, and writing skills through internal and external training, association memberships, and committee involvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 8 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency varies based on duties and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism or a related field.
• Previous experience working for an architectural, engineering, construction, or other technical firm.
• Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and SharePoint applications; advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint, including the use of styles and templates.
• Proficient in leveraging Microsoft Copilot and other AI tools for research, analysis, and content refinement.
• Experience in editing/proofreading narratives written by technical professionals.
• Practical experience in facilitating both large and small groups in strategy and proposal development.
• Ability to work under rigid time constraints with minimal margin for error.
• Experience with business development/marketing process models (e.g., Dag Knudsen, Miller-Heiman, Shipley).
• Experience working with team members located in global marketing centers.

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid work options may be considered for successful candidates.
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development.
• Access to comprehensive training and skill enhancement programs.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary with discretionary bonuses.