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$149,000–$218,000/yr
US 3w PTO

  • Lead cross-functional teams to develop compliant, compelling, and differentiated technical proposals for high-priority capture efforts.
  • Develop best practices, processes, and materials to enable winning proposals and scalable capture across the company.
  • Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to define technical win themes aligned with customer mission needs.

Leadership Capture Management Technical Writing Cross-Functional Collaboration Government Acquisition

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  • Manage the entire proposal process from RFP receipt to final submission, including scheduling, assigning contributors, and running review gates.
  • Lead a multi-disciplinary team, unblock subject matter experts, and escalate risks to ensure timely completion of compliant proposals.
  • Build successful business relationships by delivering a compelling value proposition to customers and partners, and coordinate company resources for proposal development.

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  • Lead end-to-end proposal execution for international defense contracts, managing cross-functional teams to deliver compliant submissions on schedule.
  • Drive continuous improvement of proposal processes, tools, and templates while mentoring contributors to foster high-performing teams.
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company developing intelligent systems like Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT aircraft to protect service members and civilians. With offices across the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, it is a rapidly scaling nontraditional defense contractor that values leadership, attention to detail, and a team-first mentality.

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  • Own the end-to-end federal proposal lifecycle from solicitation analysis through submission and lessons learned.
  • Manage proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines and quality.
  • Translate complex federal requirements into winning proposal strategies and compelling narratives.

The company is a federal government contractor that provides services to various agencies. It values collaboration and offers a remote work environment.

$87,100–$108,900/yr
United States Unlimited PTO

  • Leads and oversees the firm's most critical, high-profile proposal pursuits from strategy through submission, serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership.
  • Establishes proposal governance, best practices, and standards, and mentors proposal management talent across the organization.
  • Monitors win/loss trends and client feedback to drive continuous improvement and strategic adjustments.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services, blending design excellence with cutting-edge technology. With over 75 offices and countless projects globally, they are a certified Great Place to Work, committed to innovation and career growth.

$90,000–$95,000/yr
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  • Support the full federal proposal lifecycle, from solicitation review through final submission.
  • Coordinate Shipley-inspired color team reviews and manage proposal schedules across multiple concurrent pursuits.
  • Develop and maintain proposal matrices, conduct technical editing, and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Our partner is an engineering and professional services firm. They offer a collaborative environment and opportunities to contribute to high-impact federal pursuits.

$93,000–$121,000/yr
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  • Manage the full life cycle of proposal preparation for technical proposals, RFIs, and qualification packages.
  • Collaborate with Client Managers to develop win strategies, craft sales messages, and oversee proposal processes.
  • Simultaneously handle multiple proposal efforts across diverse markets and service lines.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm specializing in architecture, engineering, and consulting. With over 60 offices and 2,500 professionals nationwide, its culture emphasizes collaboration, excellence, and personal integrity.

$180,000–$200,000/yr
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  • Lead capture strategies for federal remediation opportunities including CERCLA, RCRA, and PFAS programs.
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  • Lead cradle-to-grave business development support from client management through proposal development.
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  • Proactively identify opportunities, drive capture planning, and coordinate with marketing and communications staff.

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  • Leads preparation and development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling client-focused bids.
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  • Lead the full proposal development lifecycle from planning through submission.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and partners to craft compelling proposals.
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  • Own a portfolio of client relationships and shape opportunities into structured, high-quality pursuits.
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US Unlimited PTO 12w maternity 8w paternity

  • Own and steer RFPs and RFIs from intake through submission, ensuring compliance and timeliness.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to draft, edit, and perfect proposal responses.
  • Continuously improve proposal processes, leveraging AI and automation for greater efficiency.

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