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Proposal Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as communications, business, or technical writing. Employers filing LCAs for these roles must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements, and many government contractors already have established sponsorship pipelines for proposal-writing staff.
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Get Access To All JobsAt ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Engineering Manager
ABB Robotics is a pioneer in robotics, machine automation and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics and logistics. As one of the world’s leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped more than 500,000 robot solutions. We help our customers of all sizes to increase productivity, flexibility and simplicity!
In this role you’ll create, and complete bids/estimations/quotations based on customer specification/requirements/budget in order to achieve both market competitiveness and the expected margin level for the Company.
Core Duties Include:
- Manages the preparation of all technical and commercial documentation (defining the most suitable technology and product type(s), financial (e.g. total price sheet, cash flow analysis) and if necessary, project management (quantifies hours of engineering and commissioning) aspects of the bid/estimate/quotation, indicating prices and trading conditions.
- Collaborates with customer, sales teams, legal team, business risk manager, and trade compliance officer.
- Manages external services to support bid/estimation preparation, such as translations and governmental approvals and identifies potential risks in the bids, quotations and estimates, and in any related contract agreements across customers/channels.
- Collects and archives documentation regarding the offer/order and records assumptions and decisions taken during the development process.
- Reports the status of the bids/estimates/quotations regularly using defined tools and collects and analyses the reasons for bids being lost and won.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and at least 5 years previous related experience, Associate’s and 7 or High School diploma and 9 years previous experience in related field.
- Excellent communication skills, detail orientation, time management and follow-up skills.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
- Exceptional MS Office skills.
What's in it for you
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request a review of the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more. ([excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union & Puerto Rico.])
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Engineering Manager
ABB Robotics is a pioneer in robotics, machine automation and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics and logistics. As one of the world’s leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped more than 500,000 robot solutions. We help our customers of all sizes to increase productivity, flexibility and simplicity!
In this role you’ll create, and complete bids/estimations/quotations based on customer specification/requirements/budget in order to achieve both market competitiveness and the expected margin level for the Company.
Core Duties Include:
- Manages the preparation of all technical and commercial documentation (defining the most suitable technology and product type(s), financial (e.g. total price sheet, cash flow analysis) and if necessary, project management (quantifies hours of engineering and commissioning) aspects of the bid/estimate/quotation, indicating prices and trading conditions.
- Collaborates with customer, sales teams, legal team, business risk manager, and trade compliance officer.
- Manages external services to support bid/estimation preparation, such as translations and governmental approvals and identifies potential risks in the bids, quotations and estimates, and in any related contract agreements across customers/channels.
- Collects and archives documentation regarding the offer/order and records assumptions and decisions taken during the development process.
- Reports the status of the bids/estimates/quotations regularly using defined tools and collects and analyses the reasons for bids being lost and won.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and at least 5 years previous related experience, Associate’s and 7 or High School diploma and 9 years previous experience in related field.
- Excellent communication skills, detail orientation, time management and follow-up skills.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
- Exceptional MS Office skills.
What's in it for you
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request a review of the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more. ([excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union & Puerto Rico.])
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Proposal Specialist
Map your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the Proposal Specialist position. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation and match your transcript to the listed knowledge areas before applying.
Target government contractors first
Defense, IT, and federal consulting firms routinely hire Proposal Specialists and have dedicated HR teams experienced with H-1B filing. Their existing compliance infrastructure makes sponsorship offers faster to execute than at companies filing for the first time.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage for Proposal Specialists in your target metro. Knowing the tier your role will be filed under gives you a grounded baseline before your offer conversation.
Find employers with H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Proposal Specialist openings by employers with verified LCA filing history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored and focuses your effort where approvals actually happen.
Get your specialty occupation documented early
Ask your offer-stage employer to confirm in writing that the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. This internal documentation becomes critical if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence challenging specialty occupation status.
Time your application around the H-1B cap cycle
If you're not currently in H-1B status, your employer must file during the April cap season for an October 1 start. Align your job search and offer timeline so employers can commit before the USCIS registration window opens in March.
H-1B Visa Proposal Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Proposal Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the employer must demonstrate that the specific position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as technical communications, English, or business. Generic roles listed as requiring any degree often face USCIS scrutiny. Job descriptions that specify degree requirements tied to the actual work, like technical writing or contract management, carry more weight at adjudication.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Proposal Specialists?
Federal government contractors in defense, IT services, and consulting hire Proposal Specialists in large numbers and maintain active H-1B programs. These firms submit bids constantly and treat proposal writing as a core compliance-sensitive function, which makes them more willing to sponsor than commercial employers who view the role as administrative. Use Migrate Mate to filter openings specifically at employers with documented LCA filing histories in this occupation.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Proposal Specialist job offers?
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for the specific occupation, experience level, and geographic location listed on the LCA. Proposal Specialist wages vary significantly between a Level I entry role in a mid-size market and a Level III senior role in Washington D.C. You can check the applicable wage tier for any location using the OFLC Wage Search before you receive a formal offer.
Can I stay in H-1B status if my Proposal Specialist contract ends before renewal?
H-1B holders have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. If your contract-based role ends unexpectedly, you need a new employer to file an H-1B transfer petition within that window. USCIS considers the transfer filed on the receipt date, so move quickly once you have an offer in hand.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Have your educational credentials evaluated by a NACES-recognized agency if your degree is from outside the U.S., since USCIS requires equivalency documentation for foreign degrees. Prepare a resume that explicitly links your degree field to proposal development tasks. Gather any certifications in capture management, technical writing, or federal acquisition, as these strengthen the specialty occupation argument and reduce the likelihood of a Request for Evidence.