Senior Proposal Specialist

TKDA is a 100% employee‑owned engineering, architecture, and planning firm serving clients nationwide. As a Senior Proposal Specialist , you will play a crucial role in driving our success across our core markets that include transportation, industrial and manufacturing, buildings and sites, and water. Your responsibilities will include leading the development of compelling proposals, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with client needs, and managing the proposal process from inception to submission. You will develop and maintain key relationships with partners in operations and leadership, leveraging these connections to enhance collaboration and ensure the delivery of high‑quality, client‑focused proposals. Utilizing your expertise, you will craft persuasive narratives that highlight our innovative solutions and technical excellence, ultimately contributing to our growth and market leadership. TKDA is currently located in San Bernardino with plans to relocate to Downtown Riverside by October 2026. Additional information about the exact location of our Riverside office will be communicated by late May 2026 through a formal press release or 'News' post. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, journalism, engineering, architecture, or related field. Five to ten years of hands‑on experience developing proposals and creating marketing communications materials in a professional services environment. Thorough understanding of the proposal development process and previous experience coordinating all facets of the proposal process: coordination, writing, interfacing with subject experts and project teams, editing/proofing, production, and quality control. Ability to coordinate complex submittals and large multi‑discipline teams, often involving teaming partners and subconsultants. Write, review, and edit original content for clarity, compliance, and key messages, collaborating with technical staff. Other responsibilities include use of creative and persuasive writing skills to create qualification packages, project descriptions, team member resumes, and other proposal content. Strong organization and time management skills demonstrated by the ability to prioritize and multi‑task in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Other duties as assigned. Advantageous Qualifications Minimum five years of previous experience within the architecture, engineering, or construction industry in proposal and marketing material creation. Experience with rail and/or transportation industry RFPs and proposals. Experience with visualization and digital storytelling. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting. The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 5‑10 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Benefits Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA‑eligible plan 401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community. #J-18808-Ljbffr