Marketing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Marketing Specialist – Pursuits
Location: Austin, TX

Build Your Future with GBA

At GBA, we’re more than engineers and consultants—we’re problem-solvers, collaborators, and storytellers who help bring complex ideas to life. Our marketing team plays a critical role in positioning the firm for success by supporting pursuits, strengthening our brand, and communicating the value of our work to clients and communities.

We’re seeking a Marketing Specialist – Pursuits to support Texas business development and Texas pursuit efforts across the firm. This role is essential to creating high-quality, compelling proposals and marketing materials that help win work and elevate GBA’s brand.

What You’ll Do

As a Marketing Specialist – Pursuits, you’ll:

• Support pursuit efforts by writing, editing, and customizing proposals, qualifications (RFQs), and interview materials.
• Guide technical teams through the pursuit process, providing recommendations to strengthen messaging and improve win strategies.
• Develop high-quality, visually compelling marketing deliverables for proposals, presentations, and campaigns.
• Create impactful internal and external presentations for interviews, conferences, and leadership meetings.
• Contribute to marketing collateral, including brochures, project profiles, resumes, and recruiting materials.
• Write and maintain project descriptions and staff resumes, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Collect, organize, and manage project imagery and marketing data within CRM systems and shared drives.
• Collaborate on trade show and conference planning, including promotional materials, signage, and logistics.
• Support corporate communications initiatives, including social media, press releases, newsletters, web content, and client-facing communications.
• Implement marketing strategies aligned with company goals and performance metrics.
• Maintain and update marketing content, data, and tools to support business development efforts.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience supporting marketing, proposals, or business development efforts.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to tone, clarity, grammar, and detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Familiarity with CRM systems; experience with Unanet preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders to improve quality and outcomes.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and transport marketing materials (up to 50 lbs), such as signage or event materials.

Travel

• Up to 15% travel for training, conferences, trade shows, and company events (local, regional, and national).

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At GBA, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and continuous growth. We provide opportunities to develop your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and support projects that positively impact communities.

Join Our Team

If you’re a detail-oriented marketing professional who enjoys storytelling, collaboration, and supporting winning pursuits, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and build your future with GBA.

GBA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.