What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal & Marketing Specialist position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech invites you to consider a dynamic Marketing Specialist opportunity to join our national Critical Buildings & Infrastructure architecture and engineering marketing team. This position will support efforts across the county and be an integral member of our marketing team focused on federal and commercial clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of thoughtful, compliant, and high-quality documents including capture planning materials, writing and editing proposal documents, designing presentations, and developing other related marketing materials. This is not a sales position.
The Marketing Specialist focuses on producing and writing proposals for future work in our Federal, Commercial, and Environmental, Safety, and Management sectors. The qualified candidate will have federal proposal experience, superior research knowledge, strong writing and editing skills, be organized, and able to balance multiple projects.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Essential Job Functions:
- Developing compelling marketing materials, such as SOQs, proposals, interview presentations, and brochures, as well as non-pursuit related tasks, including marketing planning and research.
- Reviewing and analyzing RFPs and working with technical project managers to develop strategic responses to RFPs/RFQs and preparing high-quality proposals, SF 330s, custom packages, and presentations that conform with firm branding and style guidelines. This includes organizing and coordinating all elements of the proposal including integration of key win themes, with assistance if necessary.
- Lead all aspects of the proposal production of SF330 proposals, including organizing data calls and managing schedules, material preparation (writing/editing/formatting), internal and external communication with team members, and QC process management of submittals.
- Coordinating RFQ/P compliance; proposal organization and scheduling; writing non-technical sections; editing technical material; tailoring project descriptions and resumes; and collaborating with other prime or subconsultant firms.
- Developing graphic concepts to support proposal messages; proposal compilation, formatting, and proposal closeout.
- Supporting research in support of business development, including mining news, websites, industry news sources, and identifying and cultivating peer contacts in client and professional organizations.
- Partnering with regional and practice leadership to shape pursuit strategies, positioning approaches, and defining win themes aligned with growth priorities.
- Applying AI-enabled tools to support proposal development, competitive research, content drafting, and pursuit analytics while maintaining compliance with firm standards and client requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a similar field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree for candidates with an AA or high school diploma.
- A minimum of five years of experience in a marketing position.
- Experience with SF 330 responses, demonstrated by a track record of high quality, accurate products.
- Team-oriented attitude with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- An understanding of ChatGPT or other AI platforms for research, content development, and process efficiency in marketing and business development environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
- Time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines consistently.
- Must be U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A working knowledge of InDesign, Acrobat, and other Adobe software is strongly preferred.
- Previous experience in an A/E firm or other professional services environment is strongly preferred.
Work Environmental / Environmental Factors:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
- Work may be performed in-office, remotely, or at project sites.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods; occasional standing and walking within the office environment.
- Collaboration across multiple disciplines and regional teams is required.
Additional Information:
- This position is available for remote work within the United States. Candidates near select Tetra Tech offices may be permitted/requested to work a hybrid schedule.
- This position is scheduled for full-time work (40 hours/week) with a typical schedule of 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be required based on project needs.
This role can be performed from a wide range of locations throughout the US. The pay range for this position is between $85,000-$100,000 annually. However, the pay offered may vary depending on primary work location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal parity.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 25,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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Salary : $85,000 - $100,000