Proposal Specialist (A/E/C)

Location: Paso Robles, California; candidates must live locally or within the State of California. This is a hybrid role requiring work from home or a CSG office as needed, with occasional visits to client locations and job sites. Business-related driving may be required, so a valid driver's license must be maintained. Relocation expenses are not provided.

Salary: $40.25–$55 USD per hour

Company

hirify.global provides architecture, engineering, construction, and related professional services to public agencies across California and beyond.

What you will do

• Manage proposal development from solicitation review and kickoff through final approval and electronic or hard-copy submission.
• Coordinate proposal schedules, addenda, communications, contributors, subject-matter experts, and subcontractors.
• Develop persuasive non-technical content, including cover letters, executive summaries, win themes, and strategic messaging.
• Assemble, proofread, edit, format, and produce proposals in line with technical requirements, templates, brand guidelines, and presentation standards.
• Maintain content libraries and marketing data, including staff qualifications, project descriptions, client information, photographs, and graphics.
• Improve proposal processes and tools, conduct competitive research, and support post-proposal interviews and post-mortems.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of marketing and proposal experience, preferably in the B2G market and A/E/C professional services.
• Strong business, technical, creative, and persuasive writing, editing, analytical thinking, and content organization skills.
• Project management ability, including prioritizing multiple concurrent pursuits and meeting stringent deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, collaboration tools, Word templates, themes, styles, and advanced formatting.
• Experience maintaining digital assets and marketing data with CRM, CMS, and/or DAM software.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; knowledge of visual design principles.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience in the B2G market or architecture, engineering, and construction professional services.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with independent and collaborative work in a fast-paced environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employee and family coverage.
• HSA or HRA options, flexible spending accounts, transit and parking benefits, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership and 401(k) programs with company match.
• 15 days of paid time off, 12 paid company holidays, employee assistance, fitness reimbursement, and professional development programs.