E-3 Visa Proposal Specialist Jobs
Proposal Specialist roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree in communications, business, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a stable path for Australian professionals in proposal writing and business development.
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Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.
Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend Heery is actively seeking a Senior Marketing Specialist to join our team in Atlanta, GA OR Landover, MD.
The Senior Marketing Specialist is responsible for preparing proposals, presentations and communication materials for program management services. Coordinates the distribution of internal and external marketing information.
Responsibilities
- Prepares public sector proposals and presentations for new business development in response to RFPs/RFIs providing recommendations with a focus on ensuring that all materials meet established standards as to branding and messaging, and compliance to RFP/RFI.
- Reviews internal and external collateral materials, proofreads and edits content, ensures appropriate branding, and approves materials for final distribution.
- Assists in the coordination and implementation of marketing strategies.
- Assists local office leadership in preparing various marketing materials as needed.
- Maintains and updates marketing library of standard company boilerplate proposals, presentations, and other collateral materials.
- Provides quality control for work products, ensuring that appropriate branding, content, and formatting are used.
- Oversees production for deliverables.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
- May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.
Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to internal clients.
- Ability to effectively present information.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents.
- Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
- Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
- Intermediate/Advanced skills with software programs such as Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Deltek Vision experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of the A/E/C industry required.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year college or university and a minimum of (5) 5 to (10) ten years of related experience and/or training.
- Experience supporting proposal efforts in the A/E/C industry is strongly preferred.
- Experience with In-Design is required.
- Experience with Deltek Vision is preferred.
- Experience with developing Social Media content is a plus.
- Federal proposal experience with SF330 forms is a plus.
Additional Information
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.
Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend Heery is actively seeking a Senior Marketing Specialist to join our team in Atlanta, GA OR Landover, MD.
The Senior Marketing Specialist is responsible for preparing proposals, presentations and communication materials for program management services. Coordinates the distribution of internal and external marketing information.
Responsibilities
- Prepares public sector proposals and presentations for new business development in response to RFPs/RFIs providing recommendations with a focus on ensuring that all materials meet established standards as to branding and messaging, and compliance to RFP/RFI.
- Reviews internal and external collateral materials, proofreads and edits content, ensures appropriate branding, and approves materials for final distribution.
- Assists in the coordination and implementation of marketing strategies.
- Assists local office leadership in preparing various marketing materials as needed.
- Maintains and updates marketing library of standard company boilerplate proposals, presentations, and other collateral materials.
- Provides quality control for work products, ensuring that appropriate branding, content, and formatting are used.
- Oversees production for deliverables.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
- May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.
Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to internal clients.
- Ability to effectively present information.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents.
- Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
- Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
- Intermediate/Advanced skills with software programs such as Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Deltek Vision experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of the A/E/C industry required.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year college or university and a minimum of (5) 5 to (10) ten years of related experience and/or training.
- Experience supporting proposal efforts in the A/E/C industry is strongly preferred.
- Experience with In-Design is required.
- Experience with Deltek Vision is preferred.
- Experience with developing Social Media content is a plus.
- Federal proposal experience with SF330 forms is a plus.
Additional Information
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Proposal Specialist
Frame your credentials for specialty occupation
Your Australian degree needs to align directly with the Proposal Specialist title. A degree in communications, marketing, or business works well. If your degree is in an unrelated field, document your specialized proposal writing experience to support the specialty occupation argument.
Target employers with active DOL LCA history
Search the DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data to find companies that have sponsored E-3 visa or H-1B visa workers in communications or business development roles. These employers already understand the sponsorship process and are less likely to withdraw offers over visa logistics.
Address sponsorship early in outreach
Proposal Specialist roles often sit in government contracting, professional services, or engineering firms. Hiring managers in these sectors frequently misread E-3 as H-1B. Clarify upfront that the E-3 requires no lottery, no employer lottery cost, and processes in weeks, not months.
Confirm your role qualifies before filing
The E-3 requires the position to be a specialty occupation. A Proposal Specialist role at a government contractor or consulting firm typically qualifies, but a generalist writing role without a degree requirement may not. Review the job description language against USCIS specialty occupation criteria before your employer files.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA step
The LCA must be certified by the DOL before your consulate appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your employer doesn't need to engage outside counsel or delay your start date while figuring out the process.
Prepare a proposal portfolio tailored to U.S. procurement
U.S. employers in government contracting and professional services evaluate Proposal Specialists on familiarity with RFP structures and U.S. federal procurement formats. Adapting your Australian portfolio samples to reflect U.S. proposal conventions strengthens both your job application and your specialty occupation case.
E-3 Visa Proposal Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Proposal Specialist jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search. It surfaces Proposal Specialist roles at employers with active E-3 and LCA sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the process. Filtering by sponsorship history saves time and significantly increases your chance of getting to offer.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Proposal Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It typically does, provided the employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as communications, English, marketing, or business. The role must not simply prefer a degree or accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field. Government contracting and professional services firms tend to write job descriptions that meet this standard more consistently than generalist roles.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Proposal Specialist roles?
The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap issue in practice, and processes through a consulate interview rather than a USCIS petition queue. For Proposal Specialists, this means you can go from signed offer to visa stamp in four to six weeks rather than waiting up to a year under H-1B. The trade-off is that the E-3 is only available to Australian citizens.
Can I change employers or roles while on an E-3?
Yes, but your new employer needs to file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp if you travel outside the U.S. before starting. There's no formal transfer process like H-1B portability. If you're changing to a substantially different role title, confirm the new position still meets the specialty occupation definition before accepting the offer.