Senior Proposal Specialist - Federal

Concord, CA (On-site)

$115K/yr – $145K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the client narrative and BD storytelling engine by shaping proposals, presentations, and differentiating content while coordinating campaigns, brand-aligned communications, and market research to lift Gilbane’s visibility in the federal defense space.

  • Content and BD Storytelling: Own qualifications, proposals, presentations, and differentiating client stories.
  • Campaigns and Communications: Lead marketing campaigns, branded content, awards and speaking submissions, and digital-channel content.
  • Asset governance and research: Manage digital assets, ensure data integrity by geography, conduct sector research, and translate insights for BD and local leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Leads the development and production of client qualifications, proposals, and presentations with a focus on quality, creativity, and meeting client deadlines independently
  • Manages content development and pursuits process directly with the Business Development (BD) team
  • Crafts compelling story content about clients, projects, people, and Gilbane and incorporates these differentiators into deliverables that address the unique client needs
  • Ensures all external content and client deliverables align with Gilbane’s brand standards and messaging guidelines
  • Participates in presell meetings and strategic brainstorms
  • Leads the development and execution of marketing campaigns, branded content, awards and speaking submissions, and local event support to increase Gilbane’s market visibility
  • Leads the development of internal and external communications including newsletters, press releases, website content, social media posts, eblasts, and content for other digital channels
  • Oversees the organization and maintenance of digital assets, ensuring efficient categorization and searchability while providing guidance and support to entry-level team members
  • Leads data maintenance for assigned geography to ensure data integrity
  • Conducts research for the different market sectors to understand our clients including who they are, what’s top of mind and key trends; analyzes, interprets, and communicates research with BD partners and local leadership as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
  • 5-7 years of proposal experience within the federal defense construction sector
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strategic and technical content writing experience is a must

Preferred

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Advanced writing and critical thinking skills

Benefits

  • multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources
  • Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills
  • you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day
  • health and welfare benefits
  • generous profit-sharing/401k plan
  • investment in employees’ education and development
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Gilbane

Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, close-out and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company. For more information, visit www.gilbaneco.com.

310 employees