Senior Proposal Specialist

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* ** Requisition :*
* 44600

** Business Unit:*
* NAU

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* Job Description:

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* CDM Smith is seeking an enthusiastic, talented writer to join our North Group marketing team and help us win meaningful work that improves communities. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys collaborating with technical experts and marketers to shape clear, compelling narratives for proposals and presentations. You will transform complex ideas into engaging client‑focused stories that highlight the value, creativity, and innovation behind our solutions.

We're looking for someone who brings energy, curiosity, and initiative to their work; someone who is comfortable leading discussions, adapting to change, and thriving in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, team environment. The ideal candidate will leverage a strong history of polished, RFP‑compliant writing that not only meets requirements but resonates with clients and differentiates CDM Smith in a competitive marketplace.

** We are open to considering candidates in the following states: NH, ME, MA, RI, CT, NY, PA, NJ, DE, WV, OH, IN, MI, IL, WI, MN. Preferred locations are:
Boston, Chicago, Edison NJ, New York City, Philadelphia.*
* For more information about what CDM Smith offers its employees please visit our careers page:

As a member of the CDM Smith team, you will:

-    Lead and support marketing and business development strategies for pursuits across the North Group.

-    Develop, write, edit, and finalize clear, compelling content for proposals, presentations, resumes, and other marketing materials serving municipal water and environmental clients.

-    Drive proposal messaging through strategic thinking, theme development, brainstorming, and storyboarding.

-    Maintain and update firmwide databases for resumes, project descriptions, proposals, and qualifications to ensure accuracy and consistency.

-    Contribute to improvements to the broader marketing discipline by participating in firmwide task forces, committees, and initiatives.

-    Continuously strengthen marketing, business development, facilitation, and writing skills through training and professional involvement.

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* Job Title:

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* Senior Proposal Specialist

** Group:*
* NCG

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* Employment Type:

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* Regular

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* - Bachelor's degree.

- 6 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.

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* - B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism or related degree.

- Previous experience working for an architectural, engineering, construction, or other technical firm.

- Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Copilot and SharePoint applications; advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint, including use of styles and templates.

- Experience in editing/proofreading narrative written by technical professionals.

- Practical experience in facilitating both large and small groups in strategy and proposal development.

- The ability to work under rigid time constraints where a narrow margin for errors or delays is allowed.

- Experience with business development/marketing process models (such as Dag Knudsen, Miller-Heiman, Shipley).

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** 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…