Expression of Interest: US Federal Senior Proposal Coordinator- English Advanced
About this role
About the position
As a global firm, GHD continues to expand our market presence across North America. We are currently seeking a Senior Proposal Coordinator to lead U.S. Federal Government pursuits and proposal activities and manage the development and implementation of pursuit plans and strategy.
This role involves managing cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic plans for proposals, ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements, and driving the proposal process from inception to delivery. The position requires creativity, innovation, and strong leadership skills to effectively engage with clients and internal teams, ultimately aiming to secure competitive offers for architecture, engineering, environmental, construction, and other professional services contracts.
Responsibilities
Manage proposal efforts for our DoD clients
Lead proposal strategy discussions, GNGs, and kick-off meetings for U.S. federal pursuits.
Drive development and manage proposal team including technical leaders, marketing coordinators, technical writers, and graphics.
Manage proposal teams through the development and production process from start to finish.
Collaborate with the team in developing various proposal sections including resumes, project descriptions, management, and other sections and volumes as required.
Facilitate color reviews and status review meetings
Facilitate timely production and delivery of finished product while complying with all solicitation requirements and ensuring accurate application of GHD branding.
Lead interview strategy discussions and manage the interview development and production process.
Attend client pre-proposal and debrief meetings, sharing lessons learned and best practices across teams.
Mentor and engage Proposal Coordinators and Proposal Specialists during proposal development
Collaborate with Capture Managers and Key Client Account Managers to manage the development of priority pursuits.
Engage in project-specific capture planning for small- and medium-sized pursuits.
Competencies and Requirements
Bachelor or Master's degree in English, Business, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related major.
Minimum seven years of experience leading the proposal process from prepositioning phases through interview and driving teams to develop complaint and competitive bids for an engineering, construction or professional services organization
U.S. Navy and other U.S. Federal Agency experience.
Experience with A/E Proposals with Standard Forms (SF330) and Selection of Architects and Engineers statute (formerly Brooks Act) requirements.
Understanding of the Federal Procurement process and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Expert in Microsoft Suite, Adobe PDF, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign) and Photoshop.
Proven ability to manage and work effectively with technical leaders in any market and service line.
Proven leadership and strategy development skills.
Proven skills to strategize and develop strong marketing, pursuit, and proposal win themes and differentiators.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities and assignments.
Flexibility and ability to meet challenging deadlines.
Ability to maintain an even temper in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Nice-to-Haves
Participation in industry organizations such as APMP, SMPS, AMA, and SAME.
Join Us! Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions, and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
Company at a glance
We are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.
Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
See our list of office locations and contact numbers in ghd.com/en/about-ghd/office-locations
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GHD reconnaît et comprend que le monde est en constante évolution. Nous sommes engagés à résoudre les plus grands défis mondiaux dans les secteurs de l’eau, de l’énergie et de l’urbanisation.
Nous sommes une entreprise de services professionnels dotée d’une expertise de pointe en ingénierie, en construction et en architecture. Nos démarches avant-gardistes et innovatrices rapprochent et soutiennent les communautés à l’échelle mondiale. En livrant d’excellents résultats sociaux et économiques, nous visons à bâtir des relations durables avec nos partenaires et nos clients.
Fondée en 1928, GHD appartient entièrement à ses employés Nous sommes plus de 10 000 employés diversifiés et qualifiés dans plus de 200 bureaux et sur cinq continents : Amérique du Nord et Amérique du Sud, Asie, Australie et Europe, ainsi que dans la région du Pacifique.
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