Proposal Capture Lead

TekStream Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

TekStream Solutions is seeking a Capture and Proposal Lead to drive compliant, high-quality responses to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs within a hybrid model. You will coordinate strategy, guide SMEs, and maintain reusable assets to accelerate proposals.

The role supports tracking tasks and opportunities across GWACs/IDIQs, maintains Salesforce data, and reports on pipeline health to the Growth Team, reporting to the Chief Growth Officer.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications or related field.
• Certifications in proposal or capture management such as Shipley or APMP.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development of compliant, compelling responses to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs by interpreting requirements and creating annotated outlines, compliance matrices, and writing plans.
• Write and edit sections across technical, management, and past performance volumes, incorporating input from technical SMEs and partners.
• Ensure all submissions align with FAR and DFARS requirements and customer evaluation criteria.
• Deconstruct solicitation requirements to guide structure, content, and team response readiness.
• Prepare and manage internal review schedules and coordinate content readiness for color team reviews.
• Build and maintain reusable proposal resources, including boilerplates, resume templates, and past performance references.
• Support packaging, submission formatting, and delivery processes to ensure all proposals are complete, professional, and fully compliant.

Conhecimentos

Proposal development

Compliance management

Salesforce

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

AI in BD

GovWin familiarity

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/communications

APMP/ Shipley certification

Ferramentas

Salesforce

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Proposal development tools

GovWin

PIEE

SAM.gov

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location: Hybrid — Must reside in either San Diego, CA, Washington, DC metro area (DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia), or Seattle, WA

How You Will Make an Impact:

Seeking a Capture and Proposal Lead to serve as a critical individual contributor supporting our business development strategy and operations. This role is best suited for a compliance-minded strategist and high-output operator who can coordinate the development of compelling responses to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs while providing expert guidance that enhances our competitive position.

You will be responsible for interpreting solicitations, advising strategic approaches, shaping acquisition outcomes through early engagement, and building reusable assets to accelerate our ability to respond. You will also support the tracking and management of task orders under our GWACs and IDIQs, maintaining data in Salesforce, and ensuring pipeline remains accurate and actionable. This is a critical advisory role embedded within the Growth Team that reports directly to the Chief Growth Officer.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Proposal Development and Compliance

• Lead the development of compliant, compelling responses to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs by interpreting requirements and creating annotated outlines, compliance matrices, and writing plans
• Write and edit sections across technical, management, and past performance volumes, incorporating input from technical SMEs and partners
• Ensure all submissions align with FAR and DFARS requirements and customer evaluation criteria
• Deconstruct solicitation requirements to guide structure, content, and team response readiness
• Prepare and manage internal review schedules and coordinate content readiness for color team reviews
• Build and maintain reusable proposal resources, including boilerplates, resume templates, and past performance references
• Support packaging, submission formatting, and delivery processes to ensure all proposals are complete, professional, and fully compliant

Capture Support

• Identify and track potential contract opportunities aligned with contract vehicles and capabilities
• Advise on key discriminators and value propositions that can help shape acquisition pathways toward company's strengths
• Provide input into bid/no-bid decisions by analyzing solicitation risk, competitive landscape, and vehicle fit
• Support white paper, sources sought, and draft RFP shaping efforts to influence final solicitations
• Develop strategic graphics or partner with design resources to enhance proposal narratives and visual communication

Growth Operations and Contract Vehicle Management

• Coordinate task order tracking, opportunity intake, and response timelines across company's GWACs and IDIQs
• Monitor SAM.gov, GovWin, and agency procurement forecasts to identify and recommend qualified leads
• Maintain all pipeline and opportunity data in Salesforce, including capture stage, win probability, teaming strategy, and dollar value
• Generate pipeline reports, update growth KPIs, and prepare briefings for growth meetings and executive review
• Support internal collaboration processes including gate reviews and capture progress updates
• Prior experience supporting business development, capture, and proposal efforts in the federal contracting space
• Experience responding to solicitations under OASIS+, PIEE, SeaPort-NxG, or other GWACs and IDIQs
• Knowledge of common sourcing websites like Govwin, Sam.gov, PIEE, etc.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to use market intelligence to inform strategic decisions
• Understanding of AI tools used in BD to include GovDash, Claude, and ChatGPT
• Proficiency in Salesforce, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and proposal development tools
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Certifications in proposal or capture management such as Shipley or APMP