Senior Proposal Specialist

Senior Proposal Specialist

GFT is seeking a Senior Proposal Specialist to join our BD&M team in the Northeast (New York, New Jersey). In this role, you will apply strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and strong organizational skills to support pursuits for our Transportation, Construction Services, and Buildings & Places teams. This role blends proposal leadership, capture planning, interview development, and client service and offers opportunities to mentor junior staff, contribute to process improvements, and help shape the future of our business development efforts.

The Senior Proposal Specialist will lead the planning, development, and delivery of compelling, compliant, and client-focused proposals, qualifications, and presentations. You will collaborate with technical teams, subject matter experts, and marketing resources to craft materials that win.

Capture Planning :

• Lead standard- and strategic-level pursuits, driving capture kick-offs, follow-up meetings, and early positioning discussions.
• Conduct research into clients, competitors, and markets to inform win themes and pursuit strategies.
• Draft pre-RFP content to support strategic positioning.
• Determine resource needs for assigned pursuits.
• Collaborate with BD leadership to ensure consistent implementation of best practices.

Proposal Management :

Client Service Team Support :

BD Data, Processes & Innovation :

Collaboration & Mentorship :

Education | Experience :

Compensation :

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits :

Company Overview :

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations : stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT : Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.