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Proposal Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category, giving Canadian and Mexican professionals a cap-free path into U.S. bid management, RFP writing, and government contracting teams. No lottery, no quota for Canadians, and employers can file at the border or through USCIS.
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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 compliant 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 a 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.
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 compliant 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 a 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Proposal Specialist
Frame your credentials around management consulting
TN approval for Proposal Specialists depends on fitting the Management Consultant category. Gather documentation showing your degree in business, communications, or a related field, and connect your proposal work to organizational strategy, not just writing.
Target federal contractors and defense firms first
Companies with active government contracts file proposals constantly and staff dedicated Proposal Specialists year-round. These employers understand TN sponsorship because their compliance teams already manage complex government requirements, making them faster to approve your offer.
Distinguish your role from a general writer on paper
CBP officers and USCIS reviewers look for management-level scope. Your offer letter should specify that you're advising on bid strategy, coordinating cross-functional teams, or managing the full proposal lifecycle, not just editing documents.
Get your offer letter reviewed before crossing the border
Canadians can apply for TN status directly at a port of entry, but a poorly worded support letter is the most common reason for delays. Use Migrate Mate to prep your filing package and confirm your documentation meets CBP's Management Consultant standard.
Ask employers about their USCIS filing preference early
Some U.S. employers prefer filing Form I-129 with USCIS rather than sending you to the border. Mexican nationals require this route since TN visas must be obtained at a U.S. consulate. Raise this during the offer stage, not after you've signed.
Collect past proposal work samples tied to dollar outcomes
Concrete evidence of contracts won strengthens your TN petition by demonstrating that your role has organizational impact beyond writing. RFP wins, contract values, and client retention metrics show CBP or USCIS that the position functions at a consulting level.
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Find Proposal Specialist JobsProposal Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Proposal Specialist qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Proposal Specialists don't have a dedicated TN category, but they frequently qualify under Management Consultant. The key is demonstrating that your role involves advising on bid strategy and organizational decision-making, not just drafting documents. Your employer's support letter must frame the position at that level, and your degree should align with the consulting function.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Proposal Specialist roles?
TN is generally faster and more predictable for Proposal Specialists. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and the employer's filing burden is lighter. H-1B requires submitting in April and waiting for a lottery selection before starting the application. TN can be approved at the Canadian border in a single day, which most employers find significantly easier to manage for this role.
Can Mexican nationals get TN sponsorship for Proposal Specialist jobs?
Yes, but the process differs from the Canadian route. Mexican nationals must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate rather than at a port of entry, which adds time. The employer still files a support letter, and the Management Consultant qualification standard is the same. Processing at the consulate typically takes a few weeks depending on appointment availability.
Where can I find Proposal Specialist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most standard job boards don't filter by TN visa sponsorship, which makes it hard to know which employers will actually support your application. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you find Proposal Specialist openings where TN sponsorship is confirmed so you're not wasting time applying to employers who won't sponsor.
What documents should I prepare before applying for a Proposal Specialist TN role?
You'll need your educational credentials showing a degree relevant to consulting or business, a detailed employer support letter describing your management-level duties, and proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship. If your degree is from outside North America, a credential evaluation helps. Canadians applying at the border should bring all documents in a single organized package since there's no opportunity to supplement after presenting.
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