**39844BR** **Requisition ID:** 39844BR **Business Unit:** NAU **Job Description:** CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Technical Proposal Writer to support strategic pursuits for the North America Unit (NAU). In this role, you will apply your technical background, strategic thinking, and communications skills to translate complex engineering concepts into clear, concise, and persuasive responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from our water, environmental, and transportation clients. As a member of the pursuit team, you will work closely with engineers, technical specialists, and project management stakeholders to understand the client’s problem and expectations, gather technical information, uncover differentiators, and craft content for the approach and related sections that effectively showcases the company's technical solutions. The focus of this role is on the technical response, and you will work collaboratively with the strategic pursuit leader, proposal/marketing specialists, and under the guidance of the client service leader to ensure a well-coordinated proposal and presentation that bears a consistent message. **The position can be based out of any CDM Smith office, in the U.S. nationwide. We offer in office or hybrid working environments allowing for flexible work options.** Reporting to the NAU Senior Marketing Manager, you will support selected, complex pursuits each year across NAU and will be engaged from the preselling phase through submittals and interviews. The overall responsibility for this position is to champion, or assist other champions, in the development, writing, graphic development, review, and preparation of the technical/approach sections. Key Responsibilities: • Participate with the pursuit development team, led by the Mega Pursuit Leader, in proposal activities, including capture planning sessions and technical brainstorming and review sessions. • Analyze RFPs and the client’s project objectives to create a technical approach that addresses specific project requirements and potential challenges, highlighting how CDM Smith’s engineering solutions will provide value. • Work with technical specialists and the project manager to facilitate the development of the strategy CDM Smith will use to execute a project, highlighting the key steps to successfully address the client's technical needs while demonstrating a clear understanding of the project requirements and potential challenges. • Apply communication and facilitation skills to gather necessary information from internal and external parties to support writing activities. • Storyboard technical sections and develop detailed outlines that include intended graphics before the technical writing begins. • Write succinct, persuasive content for technical sections (project understanding, approach, schedule, project management plan) within proposal space and format limitations. Translate complex technical solutions developed by others into clear, understandable narratives. • Work with graphic designers to incorporate visuals like diagrams, charts, and graphs to enhance proposal clarity and impact. • Review and edit the contributions of others to ensure accuracy, consistency, tone, and professional presentation, adhering to deadlines and submission requirements. • Ensure exceptional communication, teamwork, and flexibility within the proposal team, while maintaining an elevated level of organization. • Work with teaming partners to formalize shared writing technical assignments. **Job Title:** Senior Technical Proposal Writer **Group:** HQG **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** • Bachelor's degree. • 6 years of related experience. • Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. • Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. **Preferred Qualifications:** • Significant experience developing technical content for proposals in the AEC industry, demonstrating a successful track record of winning contracts • Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to AEC projects. • Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. • A personality with a positive attitude and confidence to tackle challenges. • Degree in a technical field (e.g., engineering, sciences) or a related field like business administration or communications with a strong technical background. **EEO Statement:** We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Site Location:** California - Irvine **Agency Disclaimer:** All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. **Amount of Travel Required:** 15% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **Visa Sponsorship Available:** No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position **Skills and Abilities:** • Exceptional ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive written content, with meticulous attention to grammar, punctuation, and formatting. • Thorough research capabilities to gather information about client needs, project requirements, and competitor landscape. • Ability to develop detailed outlines and section storyboards that serve as the technical proposal “road map” and features our themes, differentiators, and planned graphics. • Ability to analyze complex technical information and translate it into easily understandable language for the target audience. • Strong communication skills with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and teaming partners to gather information, clarify requirements, and ensure proposal accuracy. • Familiarity with the proposal writing process, including RFP analysis, solution development, and compliance requirements. • Strong facilitation skills (virtual or at in-person sessions) with technical and project leadership teams to brainstorm, evaluate, and determine our approach and differentiating solutions for the pursuit. • Understanding of sales strategies and persuasive writing techniques. • Confidence in taking the lead or working alongside other technical section leaders to prepare the technical approach and related sections for complex, highly strategic pursuits. • Ability to quickly adapt to changing proposal requirements and client needs. **Background Check and Drug Testing Information:** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. **Pay Range Minimum:** $84,614 **Pay Range Maximum:** $135,366 **Additional Compensation:** All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. **Work Location Options:** Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.