Federal Proposals Lead: Capture Strategy & Win Materials

HDR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 88,700 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR seeks a Federal Proposal Manager to drive capture planning and proposal development for US government programs. You will lead pursuit teams, craft persuasive materials, manage schedules, and ensure high-quality submissions. This role emphasizes collaboration with marketing resources and rigorous compliance.

The position requires 5+ years in A/E/C, a related bachelor's degree, and readiness to travel. HDR values ownership, inclusion, and delivering strong federal capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant Industry A/E/C experience.
• Experience with US Government Federal Programs, preferably DoD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work in-person with pursuit teams.

Responsibilities

• Support pursuit teams in creating and implementing win strategies (capture planning).
• Facilitate pursuit teams to develop persuasive proposal and interview materials.
• Develop and manage proposal schedules and ensure compliance.
• Engage marketing services resources in pursuit teams.
• Lead quality reviews of proposal and interview materials.
• Facilitate debriefs to identify improvements and measure competitiveness.
• Deconstruct and file proposal and presentation material after submittal.
• Train and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices.
• Articulate HDR's capabilities and competitive advantages.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Travel willingness

Project management

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe InDesign

Job description

HDR seeks a Federal Proposal Manager to drive capture planning and proposal development for US government programs. You will lead pursuit teams, craft persuasive materials, manage schedules, and ensure high-quality submissions. This role emphasizes collaboration with marketing resources and rigorous compliance.

The position requires 5+ years in A/E/C, a related bachelor's degree, and readiness to travel. HDR values ownership, inclusion, and delivering strong federal capabilities.