Sr. Proposal Specialist

Sr. Proposal Specialist

The Sr. Proposal Specialist is responsible for leading the development of low- to medium-complexity proposals for research, services, and testing. This role collaborates with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and drive GTI Energy's proposal development efforts.

Why GTI Energy? GTI Energy is where complex energy challenges meet bold solutions. With expertise in energy research, technology development, and business innovation, partners across every sector trust us to build and demonstrate solutions for better-performing energy systems. Guided by systems thinking, collaboration, and innovation, we are focused on driving progress that matters for people everywhere. Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate and purpose driven, empowered to continuously learn, ask hard questions, and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose. We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain a respectful culture, and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid/core workweek in which employees work remotely three days per week and are required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform cost and pricing analysis for assigned proposals submitted to government and commercial sponsors, ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements and internal policies.
• Manage proposal activities through agreement of pricing with the sponsor.
• Serve as the company lead for coordinating, developing, and submitting proposals to OTD and UTD Directors.
• Independently (with limited supervision) negotiate contract pricing with sponsors.
• Independently negotiate pricing for subcontracts and consulting agreements with external partners.
• Review subcontractor and consultant cost estimates (materials, equipment, labor, and indirect costs) for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Advise technical teams on proposal requirements, including cost sharing, indirect cost limitations, and special terms and conditions.
• Maintain and update labor and indirect rate structures within the company's cost/pricing system.
• Establish bid and proposal numbers and maintain proposal tracking databases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Strong understanding of contract pricing principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and financial modeling
• Knowledge of government contracting requirements and compliance standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in work products

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS), preferably in a business-related field
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 USD annually. This salary range is GTI Energy's good faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, GTI Energy's business or organizational needs and an individual's relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energy's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region-specific benefits.

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at View email address on click.appcast.io and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

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