Proposal Specialist

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a Proposal Specialist to provide firm-wide coordination of proposal and qualification packages in Redmond WA, or Portland, OR. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely.

Salary: $30.00-$41.00/hour (based on experience)

Who You Are

A proactive and experienced Proposal Specialist with an AAS or BA in Marketing, Communications, or other related field, and 5-15 years of experience providing proposal and presentation coordination and marketing support in the AEC industry.

Knowledgeable: Proven ability to understand and communicate technical information in written and graphical presentations. Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Photoshop) required. Involvement in organizations such as SMPS is preferred.

Experienced: Experience with federal government procurement process preferred, i.e. SAM.gov. Experience writing and editing content. Experience in general business/professional/office, knowledge of A/E/C industry and RFP process. Experience with Deltek VantagePoint preferred.

Motivated: Ability to handle quick turnaround requests in a fast-paced work environment with poise and maturity while balancing overlapping no-fail deadlines and changing priorities. Enthusiasm and ability to continuously improve processes. Passionate about professional growth and ongoing skill development. Highly organized, self-motivated multi-tasker.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States

About the Position

This position involves supporting marketing and proposal efforts by developing and maintaining materials such as resumes, project data sheets, service profile sheets and marketing graphics for internal and external branding initiatives. The successful candidate will research, write, edit, and proofread content for proposals and review RFQ/RFP requirements to ensure submittals comply.

Our marketing, business development, and proposal processes are mature - meaning that you would not be stepping into a proposal production role. We have strong processes in place to ensure that we pursue high-probability pursuits to maintain our strong win rates and capture rates.

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.

Our team thrives on passion and engagement, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us and turn your potential into impactful solutions that define the future of our planet.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• 10 Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.