Strategic Pursuit Lead, Proposals

Huitt-Zollars, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (BCBS TX)

Dental insurance (BCBS TX)

Vision insurance (BCBS TX)

MDLive Telehealth

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation/Annual leave

Paid sick leave

Commuter Benefits

401(k) and ESOP

Employee-owned firm

Professional societies and memberships

Job summary

Huitt‑Zollars, Inc. seeks a Pursuit Specialist in Dallas, TX to lead strategic planning and win-theme development for complex proposals. This role collaborates with Principals, Proposal Managers, and project teams to craft competitive responses that meet client requirements.

The position covers capture planning through interview preparation, content development, and final submission, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement of proposal tools and templates.

Qualifications

• Lead development of proposal strategies and win themes.
• Analyze RFPs/RFQs to identify key requirements.
• Facilitate strategy sessions with technical experts and principals.
• Manage the full proposal lifecycle from assessment to submission.
• Develop schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices.
• Coordinate kickoff meetings, strategy sessions, and reviews.
• Create executive summaries, technical approaches, and value propositions.
• Conduct market and client research to inform strategies.
• Collaborate with the BD Enablement Manager and external partners.
• Maintain proposal templates and drive QA and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal strategy development through capture planning.
• Oversee proposal content development and review for clarity and compliance.
• Ensure proposals meet client requirements and are competitive.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and subcontractors.
• Implement quality control processes for proposals.
• Drive continuous improvement of templates and tools.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Job description

Huitt‑Zollars, Inc. seeks a Pursuit Specialist in Dallas, TX to lead strategic planning and win-theme development for complex proposals. This role collaborates with Principals, Proposal Managers, and project teams to craft competitive responses that meet client requirements.

The position covers capture planning through interview preparation, content development, and final submission, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement of proposal tools and templates.