Senior Federal Proposal Specialist
$91K - $152K/yr
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment - we live and breathe it every day. As a global firm, we're expanding our market presence across North America, and we're looking for a ...
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Senior Federal Proposal Specialist
$91K - $152K/yr
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment - we live and breathe it every day. As a global firm, we're expanding our market presence across North America, and we're looking for a ...
IS Project Manager
Houston, TX · Hybrid
$90K - $150K/yr
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day! That's why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand ...
IS Project Manager
Houston, TX · Hybrid
$90K - $150K/yr
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day! That's why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand ...
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Do workers at GHD get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
43% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
43% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Does GHD pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
69% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
69% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
At GHD, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
88% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
88% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Is the health insurance from GHD affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get paid time off at GHD?
Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do workers at GHD worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
38% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
38% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Do GHD workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at GHD?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do GHD managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Do jobs at GHD spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
43% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
43% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at GHD?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
81% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
81% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Is working at GHD good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and June 2026.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at GHD feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
92% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
92% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at GHD get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
85% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
85% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Is it stressful to work at GHD?
Some people feel stressed here.
53% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
53% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Do people at GHD enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
92% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
92% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at GHD recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at GHD?
Most people got enough training when they started.
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Do people get support to advance at GHD?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 69% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
In the last year, 69% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Do people think GHD’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
67% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
67% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how GHD is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
87% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
87% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
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$91K - $152K/yr
Full-time
Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 16 days ago
GHD rating
8.8
Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
Join Our Team as a Senior Proposal Specialist at GHD!
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment - we live and breathe it every day. As a global firm, we're expanding our market presence across North America, and we're looking for a dynamic Proposal Specialist to lead U.S. Federal Government pursuits and proposal activities. If you're passionate about creativity and innovation, and eager to shape our communities in new, positive ways, we want you on our team!
Why GHD?
- Global Impact: Be part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects that drive change.
- Career Growth: Accelerate your career with the right technology and training and see where your commitment can take you.
- Empowerment: We pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact, working hand in hand with our business to drive change.
Your Role:
- Lead and Support: Drive proposal efforts for our U.S. Federal Agency clients, leading strategy discussions and kick-off meetings for large pursuits.
- Collaborate: Work with your team to develop various proposal sections, ensuring strategic win themes are effectively incorporated.
- Deliver Excellence: Facilitate production and delivery of finished products, aligning with all RFP requirements, and support interview development from start to finish.
Client Engagement:
- Capture Planning: Engage in client capture planning with key leaders and technical experts.
- Interview Process: Align proposal themes and messaging with client needs and support the team with presentation skills and delivery.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Teamwork: Lead and support the development of compliant, competitive, and compelling proposals through effective teamwork.
- Efficiency: Prepare and lead consistent and efficient proposal kick-off meetings and status calls.
- Quality: Ensure compliance and high-quality content and appearance of final proposal deliverables.
Your Skills:
- Leadership: Ability to lead and work effortlessly with Capture Managers and Technical Leaders.
- Strategic Thinking: Confident personality with strategic thinking skills to help teams develop sound marketing and proposal strategies.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, problem-solving, presentation, planning, and time management skills.
- Flexibility: Adapt to changing priorities and assignments and meet challenging deadlines.
- Expertise: Proficient in the proposal process and enlisting team support to carry out tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master's degree in English, Business, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related major
- Knowledge of A/E Proposals with Standard Forms (SF330) and Brooks Act requirements
- Minimum 6 years of experience leading the proposal process from prepositioning phases through interview and driving teams to develop complaint and driven bids for an engineering, construction or professional services organization
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and InDesign
Benefits:
- 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
- Paid time off - Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
- Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
- Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.-Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
Salary range: $91,540.00 - $152,519.00 based on experience and location
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.
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About GHD
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We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly 'One GHD' across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.
Industry
Engineering professional services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Waterloo, ON, CA