What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Specialist position at M&J Engineering?
Overview
Our Company
M&J is a leading small business professional engineering services firm with offices throughout the Eastern Seaboard and over 300 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At M&J, we seek exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you are an experienced professional or a new graduate, you will have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest minds, and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of our industry.
Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into a diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers, and contractors.
M&J Engineering is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.
M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.
Job Description
M&J Engineering, PC (M&J) is seeking a meticulous Proposal Specialist local to the Washington, DC Metro area who will create compelling marketing materials that support the business development efforts of our Federal, International, State, and Technology (FIST) Group in Arlington, VA. This group delivers engineering design, construction management and inspection services in the Mid-Atlantic Region and is leading the company’s effort for federal and international growth and development. This job role will provide support to the Federal Marketing & Proposal Manager.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for design layout and be able to generate professional and aesthetically pleasing content in a deadline driven environment. This person should be an enthusiastic initiative-taker, team-oriented player who is familiar with identifying and preparing competitive federal and state proposals, interview materials and presentations, capability briefs, and responses to sources sought. These efforts include research, customizing resumes and project descriptions, developing themes and strategies, drafting compliance matrices, reviewing, and editing technical write-ups, cover letters and content, coordinating production, and providing QA/QC on the final product to ensure all client submittal and evaluation requirements are achieved.
Apply to this job by sending your resume to: recruit@mjengineers.com
Responsibilities
The Proposal Specialist’s primary responsibility will be to respond to federal and state government market solicitations by organizing and producing high quality proposals that best represent M&J’s qualifications and experience to potential clients. This position will work as part of a growing tight-knit core team in the region applying proven organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively individually and within local and virtual teams.
This role assists the Business Development Team by tracking leads, client information and pipeline pursuits, conducting market research, and representing M&J to subcontractors on data calls during coordination of proposal materials. This is an exciting opportunity for a meticulous marketer to work with industry leaders as we build out our Arlington, VA office.
Qualifications
• Minimum 1-3 years of Federal marketing and proposal experience in a professional service field; preferably within architecture, engineering, or construction management related areas.• BA/BS degree in marketing, communications, business, English, or other related field of study.• Complete fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) software products.• Exceptional writing, research, and communication skills.• Knowledge of the Shipley proposal process is desired• Ability to work effectively in an environment with multiple deadlines and stakeholders, executing and prioritizing tasks efficiently and accurately.• Strong creative and design ability for proposal packages and deliverables.• Excellent problem-solving, multitasking, time management, and organizational skills.• Comfortably operating in a fast-paced team environment, working with an emphasis on attention to detail and quality assurance.• Strong interpersonal skills and positive, flexible, and professional disposition.
Benefits
M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.
