Marketing Specialist

The Opportunity: Tetra Tech seeks a creative, detailed, and client service-oriented Marketing Specialist with an unyielding positive attitude to support our marketing and business development efforts. This role is available for remote work within the U.S.

Company: Tetra Tech –
Location: Fairfax, VA (On-site, Remote) –
Job Type: Other

The Marketing Specialist focuses on producing and writing proposals for future work in our environmental, coastal, stormwater, and flood risk practices for federal, state, local, and commercial clients. The qualified candidate will have superior research knowledge, strong writing and editing skills, be organized, and able to balance multiple projects.

• Develop compelling marketing materials such as SOQs, proposals, interview presentations, and brochures, and support marketing planning and research.
• Review and analyze RFPs and work with technical project managers to develop strategic responses, preparing high-quality proposals, SF 330s, custom packages, and presentations that conform to firm branding and style guidelines.
• Lead all aspects of the USACE SF330 proposal production, including organizing data calls, managing schedules, preparing material, internal and external communication, and QC process management.
• Coordinate RFQ/P compliance: organization, scheduling, writing non-technical sections, editing technical material, tailoring project descriptions and resumes, and collaborating with prime or subconsultant firms.
• Develop graphic concepts to support proposal messages; compile, format, and produce proposals; manage proposal closeout and client debriefings.
• Plan, conduct, and coordinate marketing support activities such as awards submissions, presentations, conference support, press release development, and marketing planning.
• Support research for business development, including mining news, websites, industry news sources, and identifying and cultivating peer contacts in client and professional organizations.
• Partner with regional and practice leadership to shape pursuit strategies, positioning approaches, and define win themes aligned with growth priorities.
• Lead pursuit planning activities: opportunity assessment, go/no go support, and competitive positioning.
• Apply AI-enabled tools to support proposal development, competitive research, content drafting, and pursuit analytics while maintaining compliance with firm standards and client requirements.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a similar field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree for candidates with an AA or high school diploma.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a marketing position. Previous experience in an A/E firm or other professional services environment is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). A working knowledge of InDesign, Acrobat, and other Adobe software is strongly preferred.
• Experience with SF 330 responses, demonstrated by a track record of high quality, accurate products.
• An understanding of ChatGPT or other AI platforms for research, content development, and process efficiency in marketing and business development environments.
• A strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• Willingness to provide work samples during the interview process.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines consistently.
• Adaptability and openness to feedback in a dynamic project environment.
• Team-oriented attitude with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and documentation efficiently.

• Manual dexterity to use a computer mouse, keyboard, and peripheral equipment.
• The ability to sit at a workstation for prolonged periods of time.
• Effective verbal and electronic communication skills.

• This position is available for remote work within the United States. Candidates near select Tetra Tech offices may be permitted or requested to work a hybrid schedule.
• This position is scheduled for full-time work (40 hours/week) with a typical schedule of 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be required based on project needs.

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000; individual compensation will vary within this range based on your geographic…