Capture & Proposal Lead

Deltasands; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead to drive growth across Army programs. This hands-on role involves leading the proposal development lifecycle, engaging with government stakeholders, and interpreting requirements to create compelling proposals. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Army systems, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of successful proposal writing. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact mission success and shape future opportunities.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Jury Duty Paid Leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and writing proposals for Army or DoD customers.
• Strong understanding of Army weapon systems and mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of proposal development from capture planning through submission.
• Collaborate with teammates to build competitive and compliant proposal teams.

Skills

Proposal Writing

Leadership

Technical Knowledge of Army Systems

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

BA or BS degree in a related field

Advanced degree or formal acquisition training

Tools

SharePoint

Proposal Collaboration Platforms

Job description

Delta Solutions & Strategies 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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

What you'll need:

• 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
• BA or BS degree in a related field
• Minimum of an active DoD Secret clearance
• Willingness to travel within the Southeast as needed

Strongly Preferred:

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

Delta Solutions & Strategies offers a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, parental, military and jury duty paid leaves.