Lead Marketing and Proposal Specialist

**39876BR** **Requisition ID:** 39876BR **Business Unit:** NAU **Job Description:** ***This position can be based at any of our CDM Smith Offices in the Southeast*** The Transportation Group in NAU is seeking a creative and highly motivated Lead Marketing & Proposal Specialist. This Lead Marketing & Proposal Specialist will report to the Transportation Group marketing manager and contribute to our mission by: - Serving as the lead strategist during the presell stage on large, highly complex project pursuits (>$10M), working closely with the Client Service Leader, subject matter experts, and other core pursuit team members -Providing and facilitating the writing and editing for our most complex and strategic proposals, presentations, and related marketing materials for our transportation clients - Applying exceptional writing, editing, and creative abilities to develop clear, concise, and compelling content for proposals and presentations - Applying creativity/strategic insight while facilitating and participating in brainstorming, storyboarding, and other strategy development sessions - Utilizing a theme-based approach in the development of proposal and presentation efforts - Related to pre-sell for mega pursuits, partnering with senior staff to develop strategies and implementation plans for regional and national conferences and other external marketing opportunities, internal firm events, and training; and promoting marketing efforts - Related to pre-sell for mega pursuits, updating CDM Smith marketing materials, including resumes, project descriptions, and qualification packages, and ensuring that marketing and visual presentation information and files are maintained and up to date **Job Title:** Lead Marketing and Proposal Specialist **Group:** THQG **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree. - 8 years of related experience. - Domestic and/or international travel may be required. - The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Writing, Communications, or a related degree - Large pursuit and strategic business development planning experience - Proposal development experience in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction industry, specifically in the transportation market, is strongly desired -Ability to lead, motivate, and sustain pursuit team engagement and actions over a long-term positioning timeframe - Experience facilitating strategy/brainstorming sessions with both technical and non-technical members and the ability to bring groups to consensus. -Demonstrated experience in developing theme-based messaging that highlights differentiators and solutions -Exceptional writing/editing/proofreading skills and experience editing complex narrative written by technical professionals - Advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, MS Word, and PowerPoint, including use of styles and templates. - Ability to effectively coordinate and drive action on pursuits by communicating with remote team members. - Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and assignments. - Previous experience using MS Teams, SharePoint Excel, Qlik, Mural, and/or Salesforce. **EEO Statement:** We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Site Location:** Southeast United States **Agency Disclaimer:** All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. **Amount of Travel Required:** 5% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **Visa Sponsorship Available:** No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position **Skills and Abilities:** Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, and SharePoint applications. Ability to organize, negotiate, and drive proposal schedules. Expert knowledge in the firm’s business development models or related business development models. Proficient at developing strategy. Ability to facilitate formal meetings. Knowledge of all areas of the firm’s service areas. Client and partner relations skills. Conflict resolution skills. **Background Check and Drug Testing Information:** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. **Additional Compensation:** All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. **Work Location Options:** Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.