Senior Proposal Specialist (Federal Market)

About the Team

CDM Smith is expanding its marketing team within the Federal Services Unit (FSU). As a leading engineering and environmental firm, we are committed to delivering world-class solutions that make a difference and change the world. Our team fosters a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment where passionate individuals are encouraged to challenge the norm and bring diverse perspectives to projects that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations.

About the Role

This Senior Proposal Specialist role is designed to support business development efforts for multimillion-dollar U.S. government opportunities, both nationwide and overseas. You will serve as a strategic partner to technical, management, and marketing professionals, driving the federal pursuit strategy from pre-positioning through final submission. The position focuses on environmental remediation, civil works, and water resilience contracts, requiring you to craft compelling win messages that highlight company differentiators while ensuring strict compliance with solicitation requirements.

In this role, you will leverage AI-powered tools and analytics platforms to analyze market trends, automate opportunity tracking, and gain actionable insights into competitor positioning. Your day-to-day involves managing comprehensive proposal development for projects of diverse scale and complexity, organizing strategic meetings and color evaluations, and mentoring proposal coordinators. You will collaborate across geographically dispersed teams to craft unified submissions and engage in client debriefs to drive continuous improvement in our pursuit efforts.

Why CDM Smith?

We are an employer of choice dedicated to offering an unmatched employee experience. At CDM Smith, you will work on projects that are meaningful to you, playing an active part in shaping your career journey. Our culture is built on the belief that our employees are the heart of the company; we are invested in your success and provide the tools and resources necessary for you to do your very best. We prioritize taking good care of you and your family, fostering personal leadership and career growth for every team member.

Hiring Process & Application

To apply, please submit your resume through the official CDM Smith career portal. All unsolicited resumes sent directly to staff outside of the CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. Please note that CDM Smith does not offer visa sponsorship (H-1B or TN) for this position.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We attract the best people in the industry and support their efforts to learn and grow. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects as diverse as the needs of our clients. 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 identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Note: Background checks, including criminal, employment, education, and drug testing, may be required for certain positions. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of these checks.