Director Proposal Management

IDEMIA Public Security; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEMIA Public Security in the United States is seeking a Director, Proposal Management to lead a high-performing team responsible for winning state and local government proposals.

You will partner with capture, business development, and operations to drive process improvements, ensure compliant, compelling submissions, manage risk and deadlines, and foster a collaborative, results-driven proposal culture.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing proposal operations and proposal development teams in a government contracting environment.
• Experience implementing and optimizing proposal management processes, procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of proposal development methodologies, compliance requirements, capture processes, and business development strategies.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage remote stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative leadership with a strong commitment to quality and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop proposal management teams responsible for the successful delivery of competitive proposals across state and local government.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve proposal development processes, tools, templates, and best practices.
• Provide strategic oversight of the proposal lifecycle, ensuring on-time, high-quality submissions.
• Partner closely with capture managers, business development leaders, proposal managers, writers, and technical teams.
• Drive proposal reviews, risk assessments, resource planning, and executive decision-making.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Monitor proposal performance metrics and implement process improvements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Proposal management

Cross-functional collaboration

Business acumen

Executive communication

Process improvement

Team development

Results orientation

Quality focus

Customer-centric thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

IDEMIA Public Security, a division of IDEMIA Group, is the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, transforming public and private organizations across the globe. Our industry-enabled and client-specific solutions draw upon decades of expertise in biometrics to revolutionize the fields of public security, justice and public safety, travel and transport, identity, and access control. Built on privacy and trust, our market-leading iris, fingerprint and facial recognition solutions top independent benchmarking for accuracy, fairness and scalability. These exacting standards enable our clients to build safer, fairer societies where people can live, interact, and move about freely. With 4000+ employees around the world and 150+ partners worldwide, we offer more than just a job - we provide a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, opportunities abound, and your talents are valued. Be part of a global leader shaping the future of biometric based technology. Learn more here.

Responsibilities

The Director, Proposal Management is responsible for leading a high-performing proposal organization focused on the development and delivery of winning proposals in support of state and local government opportunities. This role provides strategic direction for proposal operations, drives continuous improvement of proposal processes and methodologies, and ensures the consistent production of compelling, compliant, and customer-focused submissions. The Director serves as a trusted partner to business development, capture, and operational leaders, while fostering a collaborative and results-driven proposal culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop proposal management teams responsible for the successful delivery of competitive proposals, quotes, and responses to solicitations across state and local government.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve proposal development processes, tools, templates, and best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, compliance, and win rates.
• Provide strategic oversight of the proposal lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality, customer-focused, and visually compelling proposals.
• Partner closely with capture managers, business development leaders, proposal managers, proposal writers, quote writers, technical teams, field service personnel, and subject matter experts to coordinate proposal development activities and align messaging with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Drive proposal reviews, risk assessments, resource planning, and executive decision-making throughout the pursuit process.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence across the proposal organization.
• Monitor proposal performance metrics and implement process improvements to strengthen organizational effectiveness and competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing proposal operations and proposal development teams in a government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated success implementing and optimizing proposal management processes, procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of proposal development methodologies, compliance requirements, capture processes, and business development strategies.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence proposal teams, capture managers, business development executives, operational leaders, and senior executives, including remote stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with competing priorities and aggressive deadlines.
• Strong organizational, project management, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex pursuits simultaneously.
• Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to building strong partnerships and fostering a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to drive results while maintaining high standards of professionalism, integrity, and customer focus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• APMP, Shipley, or related proposal management certification/training.

Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Proposal Management Excellence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Business Acumen
• Executive Communication
• Process Improvement
• Team Development and Coaching
• Results Orientation
• Quality Focus
• Customer-Centric Thinking

Note to third-party recruiters: IDEMIA Public Security does not work with third-party recruiters absent a signed agreement and will treat any resumes submitted without a signed agreement as the property of IDEMIA Public Security. In the event that IDEMIA Public Security hires a candidate who was brought to our attention by a recruiter who does not have a signed agreement, IDEMIA Public Security will not pay any fees to the recruiter as a result of the hire.