What We're Looking For:Michael Baker International is seeking a Proposal Specialist II to work collaboratively with IDA (Integrated Design and Advisory) technical leads to prepare winning proposals and presentations. The Proposal Specialist II will partner with Capture Managers to jointly lead the development of proposals and interviews within the company's best practices framework. The ideal candidate is equal parts creative and organized and possesses project management, writing, and page layout skills. He/she is skilled in working with a team to formulate a pursuit's strategic messages. The successful candidate will have leadership qualities and demonstrate a collaborative mindset, superior communication skills, problem solving ability, organizational skills, and transparency. They will be a strategic thinker and will push the status quo for continuous improvement.A remote working arrangement is available in the Western Region; MST or PST time zones are preferredINTEGRATED DESIGN and ADVISORYThe Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical is one of the business verticals at Michael Baker International with more than 850 professionals located across the country. Established as a national professional and consulting services delivery platform, we unite architecture and engineering design expertise with strategic advisory services to deliver holistic and innovative solutions that address the business and project objectives of our clients. We serve clients across various sectors, including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government.Integrated Design leverages the early involvement of all project stakeholders and key disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering, as well as architecture and planning. Our Advisory capabilities include providing solutions across the project life cycle along with resilience services. This offering showcases the firm's expertise in areas such as strategic consulting, planning, cybersecurity, building controls, cost management, commissioning, program management, construction support, building information modeling, digital twins, emergency response, disaster recovery, operational continuity, energy resiliency and more.What You'll Do:
Facilitate kick off meetings that define expectations
Identify tasks, assign responsibilities, and develop and manage adherence to the proposal schedule
Facilitate strategy discussions and collaborate with team to develop strategy and win themes
Schedule and facilitate proposal review meetings
Develop page layout and manage proposal documents
Lead the team in the development of visual and written content for proposals; draft and/or edit proposal narrative as necessary
Communicate and coordinate status with the proposal team
What You Need to Succeed:
Minimum qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent combination of education and experience + 10+ years of experience in the planning, preparation, and development of architectural and engineering proposals and qualifications packages for government and private clients + Past relevant experience in AEC industry and market sectors is a must. + Demonstrated business development / proposal development experience with multiple A/E end user clients, A/E firms and GCs. + Experience working with private sector, federal, state/local and other general clients. + Familiarity with regional and local proposal submission requirements + Experience with Adobe InDesign + Intermediate to expert skills with Microsoft Office Suite + Strong project management skills + Strong interpersonal communication skills + Ability to focus on details as well as on the big picture + Organizational conceptual thinking skills + Effective decision making skills + Time management skills; ability to manage, organize, and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines + Exceptional writing, editing, and document organization skills
Preferred qualifications
+ Experience with proposal database software Deltek VisionCompensation:The approximate compensation range for this position $90,000 - $125,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.Why Choose Us:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits
#LI-KR2#LI-REMOTEAbout usMichael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.We Make a Difference.Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.Michael Baker International is seeking a Proposal Specialist II to work collaboratively with technical leads to prepare winning proposals and presentations. The Proposal Specialist II will partner with Capture Managers to jointly lead the development of proposals and interviews within the company's best practices framework. The ideal candidate is equal parts creative and organized and possesses project management, writing, and page layout skills. He/she is skilled in working with a team to formulate a pursuit's strategic messages. The successful candidate will have leadership qualities and demonstrate a collaborative mindset, superior communication skills, problem solving ability, organizational skills, and transparency. They will be a strategic thinker and will push the status quo for continuous improvement.
