Proposal Director - Cynet Health

Cynet Corp; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing solutions company is seeking a Proposal Director to lead proposal development for federal and SLED government contracts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 7–10+ years of experience in proposal development, particularly in the staffing sector. The role involves managing a proposal team and ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the company's growth in government healthcare staffing.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of federal and/or SLED proposal development experience.
• At least 3–5 years in staffing roles.
• Proven success with federal staffing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end proposal development for federal solicitations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for strategic input.
• Provide leadership to proposal writers and coordinators.

Skills

Knowledge of federal procurement processes

Strong understanding of credentialing

Excellent written and verbal communication

Self-motivated and results-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About the Role:

Cynet Health is seeking a highly experienced Proposal Director to lead and oversee the full lifecycle of proposals for federal and SLED (State, Local, and Education) government healthcare staffing opportunities. This role is pivotal in advancing Cynet Health’s growth in the public sector by producing compliant, compelling, and competitive proposals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of FAR, DFARS, state/local procurement rules, and public-sector teaming models, including joint ventures and subcontractor participation. The Proposal Director will oversee and mentor an offshore proposal and capture team, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality proposals that strengthen our market position and drive growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Proposal Development: Manage and execute end-to-end proposal development for complex federal and SLED solicitations, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and task orders.
• Interpret and ensure strict compliance with procurement regulations and requirements, including FAR, VAAR, DFARS, and state/local codes (e.g., NASPO, OMNIA, ESC contracts).
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams—business development, finance, contracts, and delivery—to gather accurate and strategic input for technical, management, and cost volumes.
• Develop proposal strategies and win themes; lead color team reviews, compliance matrices, and final production.
• Support and document teaming arrangements, joint venture structures, and subcontractor partnerships; ensure accurate and compliant inclusion of partner content in submissions.
• Contribute to and maintain a centralized proposal library with reusable content, templates, graphics, and past performance references.
• Provide leadership to proposal writers and coordinators; oversee capacity planning and training.
• Track industry and competitor trends to inform pricing strategy and proposal positioning.
• Proven experience collaborating with strategic partners, including SDVOSBs, 8(a)s, and other designated small business classifications, to pursue and secure government contracting opportunities.
• Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities across agencies such as Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Indian Health Service, and correctional health services.
• Identify and qualify federal opportunities through market research, procurement portals (SAM.gov, eBuy, GSA), and strategic teaming.

Client & Contract Development

• Lead and contribute to capture strategies, teaming arrangements, and win themes.
• Oversee bid strategies and contribute to proposal development in coordination with proposal writers and compliance teams.

Contract Vehicles & Partnerships

• Manage the company’s key federal contract vehicles (e.g., GSA Schedule, IDIQs, BPAs).
• Coordinate partnerships with large and small businesses to increase competitiveness and reach.
• Leverage socioeconomic certifications (e.g., SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB) if applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7–10+ years of federal and/or SLED proposal development and leadership experience, with at least 3–5 years in staffing.
• Proven success with federal staffing contracts (VA, DoD, HHS, BOP, etc.).
• Knowledge of federal procurement processes, FAR/DFARS, and relevant contract types (IDIQ, BPA, T&M, FFP).

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of federal acquisition processes, state and local procurement rules, and healthcare staffing contract compliance.
• Proven track record managing geographically dispersed and offshore proposal teams.
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex, multi-volume healthcare and/or IT staffing proposals.
• Strong understanding of credentialing, compliance, and quality standards unique to healthcare staffing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to navigate federal procurement systems (SAM.gov, FPDS, GSA eBuy, etc.).
• Self-motivated, deadline-driven, and results-oriented mindset.

About Cynet Health

Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metro area, Cynet Health is a Joint Commission Certified Workforce solutions company that helps our clients realize their talent potential through custom staffing & recruiting solutions. For more information, please visit our website, Cynet Health, www.cynethealth.com