Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead to drive growth in Army programs, particularly at Redstone Arsenal. This pivotal role involves leading proposal development, engaging with senior government officials, and shaping requirements for Army weapon systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge and a proven track record in proposal writing, ensuring compliance with EXPRESS and GSA standards. This dynamic position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, driving results and contributing to impactful projects within the defense sector. If you are ready to lead from the front and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in proposal writing for Army or DoD customers.
• Strong understanding of Army weapon systems and mission requirements.
• Ability to lead proposal teams and manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development from planning through submission.
• Collaborate with teams to build competitive proposal strategies.
• Engage with government stakeholders to shape mission needs.

Skills

Proposal Writing

Business Development

Technical Knowledge of Army Systems

Customer Engagement

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

BA or BS degree in a related field

Advanced degree or formal acquisition training

Tools

SharePoint

Proposal Collaboration Platforms

Job description

Overview

Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead:

Bowhead is seeking an Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead to support aggressive growth across Army programs with a focus on Redstone Arsenal and Army weapon systems. This is a hands-on role responsible for writing, leading, and managing the development of proposals, many under the EXPRESS contract and GSA Schedule. The position also plays a key role in business development, customer engagement, and shaping requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of Army systems, is comfortable working directly with senior government officials, and has a track record of leading and writing multiple proposals per year. With several teaming agreements already in place and a steady pipeline of opportunities, this role is best suited for someone who is ready to lead from the front, write clearly and effectively, and drive results.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the full lifecycle of proposal development from capture planning through submission.
2. Write and edit technical and management volumes for Army and DoD proposals, including EXPRESS and GSA responses.
3. Collaborate with internal and external teammates to build competitive and compliant proposal teams.
4. Meet directly with government stakeholders to understand mission needs and shape upcoming opportunities.
5. Interpret requirements and acquisition language to develop effective, well-structured proposal content.
6. Align labor categories, capabilities, and pricing strategies to ensure competitive positioning.
7. Maintain awareness of upcoming opportunities across Redstone Arsenal and the Southeast region.
8. Drive teaming discussions, gather competitive intelligence, and support early solution development.
9. Support development of win strategies, themes, and discriminators tailored to each opportunity.
10. Work with the Regional Director to ensure alignment between pipeline, partnerships, and execution strategy.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. BA or BS degree in a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience.
3. Proven experience leading and writing proposals for Army or DoD customers.
4. Strong understanding of Army weapon systems and mission requirements.
5. Experience with EXPRESS and GSA Schedule proposal structures and compliance.
6. Ability to interpret and respond to RFIs, RFPs, and task orders with clear, technically sound writing.
7. Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes including DD254s, CDRLs, and labor category mapping.
8. Demonstrated ability to engage with senior government officials to shape and define requirements.
9. Ability to build and lead proposal teams, coordinate inputs, and manage multiple deadlines.
10. Experience using tools such as SharePoint, proposal collaboration platforms, or similar systems.
11. Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
12. Strong communication skills, professional presence, and a willingness to share information honestly and directly.
13. Willingness to travel within the Southeast as needed.

Preferred:

1. Advanced degree or formal acquisition training (DAU, PMP, etc.).
2. Direct experience working with Redstone Arsenal programs and stakeholders.

Physical Demands:

1. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
2. Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
3. Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must have an active security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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