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Job outlook for senior specialists, proposals in the United States
Are senior specialist, proposals jobs in demand?
Senior specialist, proposals job and salary trends over time
Senior specialist, proposals jobs over time
Senior specialist, proposals job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 389 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 62 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 64 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 400 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 378 | 0.00% |
Average senior specialist, proposals salary over time
Senior specialist, proposals salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,316 | $29.48 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $58,982 | $28.36 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $57,600 | $27.69 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $57,176 | $27.49 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $56,383 | $27.11 | +1.3% |
Senior specialist, proposals jobs by state
Most common states for senior specialists, proposals
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 228 | 33% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 69 | 9% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 525 | 6% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 338 | 6% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 48 | 6% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 330 | 5% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 259 | 5% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 51 | 5% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 31 | 5% |
| 10 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 283 | 4% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 275 | 4% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 211 | 4% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 133 | 4% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 80 | 4% |
| 15 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 77 | 4% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 60 | 4% |
| 17 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 54 | 4% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 53 | 4% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 42 | 4% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 26 | 4% |
Most common cities for senior specialists, proposals
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnsville | 3 | 5% | $47,473 |
| 2 | Lenexa | 1 | 2% | $57,612 |
| 3 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $49,649 |
| 4 | Kansas City | 1 | 1% | $57,540 |
| 5 | Pasadena | 1 | 1% | $71,172 |
| 6 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $80,313 |
| 7 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $63,919 |
| 8 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $62,554 |
| 9 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $46,125 |
| 10 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $51,925 |
| 11 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $61,723 |
Senior Specialist, Proposals job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior specialist, proposals experts
University of Richmond
University of Kansas
Indiana University Southeast
Rowan University
The Ohio State University at Lima
Bowling Green State University
North Carolina Central University
Western Illinois University
American Public University System
Forsyth County, Georgia
What hard/technical skills are most important for Senior Specialists, Proposals?
Keith Webb: Truly depends on the role; a student needs to know how to model (Discounted Cash Flow, Weighted Average Cost models) for investment banking. For consulting, understanding the case interviewing process is a must; Excel is huge, and many employers are looking for students who know Python, SQL R, etc.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Senior Specialists, Proposals in the next 3-5 years?
Cari Ann Kreienhop: I posed this question to our alumni in the field and received the response that GIS (ESRI) and Smart City technologies like Advanced Meter Reading (Xylem/Sensus is a big brand name in the water sector, for example) are the most likely evolving platforms and uses they will encounter. Additionally, it's essential to keep abreast of thematic trends related to technology: an awareness of cybersecurity threats, best practices, and defensive tactics. Understanding the language, concepts, and strategies to manage better, and support IT, and protect the organization is critical.
Beyond specific technology, leaning into logical analysis and data-gathering skills are critical to bringing a well-rounded perspective into an organization. Mastering Excel and R are great for hitting the ground running in an organization, but being versatile and savvy with data analytics will be an asset to any organization.
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorRowan University
Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural education
How would you rate the starting salaries for Senior Specialists, Proposals, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.: Educators are not paid nearly enough. However, working in a state with strong teachers' unions helps to ensure a starting salary that recent graduates can live off of and growth opportunities, albeit modest, over their careers.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Senior Specialists, Proposals to find work opportunities?
Leah Herner-Patnode: Usually, urban areas of bigger cities and southern states, such as North Carolina, have many openings. Maine, Florida, California, Hawaii, Washington, and Texas are the most open positions.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Senior Specialists, Proposals to find work opportunities?
Jennifer Wagner: Sorry, I can only make an educated guess here, but the state's hardest hit by Covid will be in the highest demand for all health care professionals. As healthcare changes the way it does business, with more telehealth and more remote services, I think we will see an increase in demand for this generation of college graduates. They had an edge on all of us with technology before the pandemic, but switching to remote learning models over the last year, they have become technology experts.
I can give you a couple of examples from the two courses that I teach. I am a strong advocate for service-learning pedagogy (style of learning). My goal is to get students early exposure to real-world situations. In one class, my students have been creating Zoom group activities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in residential group home settings. The residents have been isolated, and they are eager to engage in activities with new people, even remotely. In another class, my students are paired with senior center clients diagnosed with dementia and are cared for at home by family and friends.
These are individual activities where the student again uses Zoom to come up with particular actions to help give the caregiver a much-needed break for 30 minutes once a week. Our community partners and the people they serve are excited to have these new contacts in both classes. It is something for them to look forward to and gives them new experiences to share with their families. The students, too, are loving the experience and learning firsthand the effects of quarantine and isolation on high-risk populations.
Elisha Blankson
Program Director NCCU, Assistant ProfessorNorth Carolina Central University
Communication Disorders Department
What type of skills will young Senior Specialists, Proposals need?
Elisha Blankson: Graduates will need a skill set about the field in which they received training and additional skills useful to the job market. For example, with the changing demographics in the United States, extra skills in information technology and foreign languages will be a plus when entering the job market.
Dr. Richard Filipink Ph.D.
ProfessorWestern Illinois University
History Department
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Senior Specialists, Proposals in the next 5 years?
Dr. Richard Filipink Ph.D.: Much of this depends on budgets and response to the pandemic. If budgets tighten to pay off the debts caused by how the epidemic was handled in 2020, then a decrease in demand. If things improve in 2021-22, then there should be an increase in demand.
Dr. Elizabeth Keavney Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorAmerican Public University System
Public Administration Department
What type of skills will young Senior Specialists, Proposals need?
Dr. Elizabeth Keavney Ph.D.: The ability to examine all sides of an issue, to include long-term consequences and short-term consequences and unintended consequences and intended outcomes is vital. A focus on goals and objectives, instead of depending on an emotional response, will help lead to the best solutions. Public servants should be adaptable and able to work with people from various cultures. They need to have an understanding of how to work with and motivate individuals and groups. Those who can stay engaged and exercise good judgment will fare best in fluid and changing times.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Senior Specialists, Proposals to find work opportunities?
Dr. Elizabeth Keavney Ph.D.: Some areas are hiring public servants around the United States; however, many places are cutting back, since so many sites had experienced budget cuts, even before COVID-19 lockdowns caused further revenue reductions. If you can't find a full-time job right away, try taking a part-time job, an internship, or a position with a non-profit as a way to continue learning and to give yourself a chance to show the quality of your work.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Senior Specialists, Proposals to find work opportunities?
Donna Kukarola: This one, not so sure of, the southeast continues to see options as well as mid-western states.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Specialists, Proposals?
Donna Kukarola: The procurement field is an opportunity; each day will have its own set of challenges and opportunities. Obtaining the right item/service at the right time, at the right price, is not all that procurement does. They are strategic members, sourcing, timing, keeping up with trends, laws, best practices, and advising that the resource desired is already available!
This year, entering the workforce will be different for many interviews to be held electronically - even, perhaps, teleworking when they get the job. Training is a bit more of a challenge then, and it can be hard to get a real feel of the "attitude." Keeping an open mind and being flexible is a must; during this pandemic, we have all had to learn how to do our jobs differently and navigate our careers.