Proposal Specialist

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

Job Overview

The Proposal Specialist provides leadership over proposal pursuit efforts, partnering with other members of the team as needed to complete tasks successfully.

Job Description

• Reviews and interprets small to medium-sized RFPs/RFQs, addressing key elements with the pursuit team
• Develops and drives the proposal management schedule, establishes priorities, documents, and tracks team task assignments, and keeps team accountable to internal and external deadlines
• Writes/tailors new and existing materials (resumes, bios, project descriptions, etc.) to provide the most competitive RFP responses
• Facilitates kick-off call and all color reviews
• Makes certain that the proposal is free of grammar, spelling, and typographical errors
• Confirms the quality and compliance of final proposal documents; and ensures timely proposal production and delivery
• Develops, manages, researches, and responds to data requests

Qualifications

Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related fields
• Minimum 3 years of prior work experience in proposals - engineering or construction industry a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in MS Office, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Strong proofreading, formatting, writing, and editing skills
• Experience with OpenAsset and/or Dynamics a plus, but not required

Required Soft Skills:

• Detail oriented
• Strong commitment to teamwork and willingness to assist others
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and stay ahead of deadlines
• Ability to coordinate multiple proposals simultaneously with tight deadlines

Some of our Benefits:

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• Personal Time Allowances 
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• "Unlimited" Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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