Proposal Specialist II

WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

CORPORATE/FUNCTIONAL PRACTICE 
Michael Baker International understands that people require choices in where they want to begin to build a sustainable future. For more than 80 years, Michael Baker International has maintained an entrepreneurial work environment that fosters great careers, which ultimately has brought great success to the organization. Michael Baker offers many opportunities to help you grow professionally to build your career. Whether it is in Finance, IT, Human Resources, Technology, Communications, Proposal Development, Legal or our National Practice and Market segments, take your next step with us and help make a difference in the lives of those you work with and those we serve.

DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking 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.  A successful Marketing/Proposal Specialist has leadership qualities and demonstrates a collaborative mindset, superior communication skills, problem solving ability, organizational skills, and transparency.  He/she is a strategic thinker and pushes the status quo for continuous improvement.

They will manage proposal development efforts with responsibilities including but not limited to:
•    Facilitate kick off meetings that define expectations.
•    Identify tasks, assign responsibilities, and develop and manage adherence to proposal schedule.
•    Facilitate strategy discussion 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.

**This is a remote position**

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Minimum 4-6 years of experience in the planning, preparation, and development of architectural and engineering proposals and qualifications packages for government and private clients.
•    Strong project management skills.
•    Strong interpersonal communication skills.
•    Ability to focus on details and 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.
•    Familiarity with the AEC industry. 
•    Familiarity with regional and local proposal submission requirements.
•    Experience with Adobe InDesign.
•    Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
•    Experience with proposal database software Deltek Vision is preferred but not required.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position $72,207-$113,755 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.   

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:   

• 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

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
 
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
 

 

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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