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Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead
UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies
Huntsville (AL)
On-site
USD 55,000 - 80,000
Full time
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An established industry player is seeking an Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead to drive growth across Army programs. This hands-on role involves writing and managing proposals, engaging with senior government officials, and shaping requirements for Army systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and a proven track record in proposal development. Join a collaborative team where your leadership and expertise will directly impact business success, and help shape the future of Army programs in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience leading and writing proposals for Army or DoD customers.
- Strong understanding of Army weapon systems and mission requirements.
- Ability to interpret and respond to RFIs, RFPs, and task orders.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle of proposal development from capture planning through submission.
- Collaborate with internal and external teammates to build competitive proposal teams.
- Meet directly with government stakeholders to understand mission needs.
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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
- Lead the full lifecycle of proposal development from capture planning through submission
- Write and edit technical and management volumes for Army and DoD proposals, including EXPRESS and GSA responses
- Collaborate with internal and external teammates to build competitive and compliant proposal teams
- Meet directly with government stakeholders to understand mission needs and shape upcoming opportunities
- Interpret requirements and acquisition language to develop effective, well-structured proposal content
- Align labor categories, capabilities, and pricing strategies to ensure competitive positioning
- Maintain awareness of upcoming opportunities across Redstone Arsenal and the Southeast region
- Drive teaming discussions, gather competitive intelligence, and support early solution development
- Support development of win strategies, themes, and discriminators tailored to each opportunity
- Work with the Regional Director to ensure alignment between pipeline, partnerships, and execution strategy
- Other duties as assigned
- BA or BS degree in a related field
- 5+ years of experience
- Proven experience leading and writing proposals for Army or DoD customers
- Strong understanding of Army weapon systems and mission requirements
- Experience with EXPRESS and GSA Schedule proposal structures and compliance
- Ability to interpret and respond to RFIs, RFPs, and task orders with clear, technically sound writing
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes including DD254s, CDRLs, and labor category mapping
- Demonstrated ability to engage with senior government officials to shape and define requirements
- Ability to build and lead proposal teams, coordinate inputs, and manage multiple deadlines
- Experience using tools such as SharePoint, proposal collaboration platforms, or similar systems
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
- Strong communication skills, professional presence, and a willingness to share information honestly and directly
- Willingness to travel within the Southeast as needed
- Advanced degree or formal acquisition training (DAU, PMP, etc.)
- Direct experience working with Redstone Arsenal programs and stakeholders
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
- Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeContract
- Job functionOther, Information Technology, and Management
- IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting
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