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CDM Smith is hiring: Senior Technical Proposal Writer in Owensboro

CDM Smith, Owensboro, KY, United States, 42302

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Content Summary: Senior Technical Proposal Writer at Owensboro, for CDM Smith

CDM Smith Senior Technical Proposal Writer in Owensboro, Kentucky

Requisition ID: 40471BR

Business Unit: NAU

Job Description:

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Technical Proposal Writer to support strategic pursuits for the North America Unit (NAU). In this role, you will apply your technical background, strategic thinking, and communications skills to translate complex engineering concepts into clear, concise, and persuasive responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from our water, environmental, and transportation clients. As a member of the pursuit team, you will work closely with engineers, technical specialists, and project management stakeholders to understand the client’s problem and expectations, gather technical information, uncover differentiators, and craft content for the approach and related sections that effectively showcase the company's technical solutions.

The position can be based out of any CDM Smith office in the U.S. nationwide. We offer in-office or hybrid working environments allowing for flexible work options.

Reporting to the NAU Senior Marketing Manager, you will support selected, complex pursuits each year across NAU and will be engaged from the preselling phase through submittals and interviews. The overall responsibility for this position is to champion, or assist other champions, in the development, writing, graphic development, review, and preparation of the technical/approach sections.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Participate with the pursuit development team, led by the Mega Pursuit Leader, in proposal activities, including capture planning sessions and technical brainstorming and review sessions.
  2. Analyze RFPs and the client’s project objectives to create a technical approach that addresses specific project requirements and potential challenges, highlighting how CDM Smith’s engineering solutions will provide value.
  3. Work with technical specialists and the project manager to facilitate the development of the strategy CDM Smith will use to execute a project, highlighting the key steps to successfully address the client's technical needs.
  4. Apply communication and facilitation skills to gather necessary information from internal and external parties to support writing activities.
  5. Storyboard technical sections and develop detailed outlines that include intended graphics before the technical writing begins.
  6. Write succinct, persuasive content for technical sections (project understanding, approach, schedule, project management plan) within proposal space and format limitations.
  7. Work with graphic designers to incorporate visuals like diagrams, charts, and graphs to enhance proposal clarity and impact.
  8. Review and edit the contributions of others to ensure accuracy, consistency, tone, and professional presentation.
  9. Ensure exceptional communication, teamwork, and flexibility within the proposal team, while maintaining an elevated level of organization.
  10. Work with teaming partners to formalize shared writing technical assignments.

Job Title: Senior Technical Proposal Writer

Group: HQG

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. 6 years of related experience.
  2. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
  3. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Significant experience developing technical content for proposals in the AEC industry.
  2. Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to AEC projects.
  3. Strong time management and organization skills.
  4. A positive attitude and confidence to tackle challenges.
  5. Degree in a technical field or related field.

EEO Statement: CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any 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)

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 15%

Assignment Category: No - We will not support sponsorship for this position.

Skills and Abilities:

  1. Exceptional ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive written content.
  2. Thorough research capabilities to gather information about client needs.
  3. Ability to develop detailed outlines and section storyboards.
  4. Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
  5. Familiarity with the proposal writing process.
  6. Understanding of sales strategies and persuasive writing techniques.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks and drug testing for certain positions.

Pay Range Minimum: $77,667

Pay Range Maximum: $128,128

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary.

Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

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