Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead
US-AL-Huntsville
GS Careers
Req #: 22776
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead: Bowhead is seeking an Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead to support aggressive growth across Army programs with a focus on Redstone Arsenal and Army weapon systems. This is a hands-on role responsible for writing, leading, and managing the development of proposals, many under the EXPRESS contract and GSA Schedule. The position also plays a key role in business development, customer engagement, and shaping requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of Army systems, is comfortable working directly with senior government officials, and has a track record of leading and writing multiple proposals per year. With several teaming agreements already in place and a steady pipeline of opportunities, this role is best suited for someone who is ready to lead from the front, write clearly and effectively, and drive results. Responsibilities: * Lead the full lifecycle of proposal development from capture planning through submission * Write and edit technical and management volumes for Army and DoD proposals, including EXPRESS and GSA responses * Collaborate with internal and external teammates to build competitive and compliant proposal teams * Meet directly with government stakeholders to understand mission needs and shape upcoming opportunities * Interpret requirements and acquisition language to develop effective, well-structured proposal content * Align labor categories, capabilities, and pricing strategies to ensure competitive positioning * Maintain awareness of upcoming opportunities across Redstone Arsenal and the Southeast region * Drive teaming discussions, gather competitive intelligence, and support early solution development * Support development of win strategies, themes, and discriminators tailored to each opportunity * Work with the Regional Director to ensure alignment between pipeline, partnerships, and execution strategy * Other duties as assigned Qualifications: * BA or BS degree in a related field * 5+ years of experience * Proven experience leading and writing proposals for Army or DoD customers * Strong understanding of Army weapon systems and mission requirements * Experience with EXPRESS and GSA Schedule proposal structures and compliance * Ability to interpret and respond to RFIs, RFPs, and task orders with clear, technically sound writing * Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes including DD254s, CDRLs, and labor category mapping * Demonstrated ability to engage with senior government officials to shape and define requirements * Ability to build and lead proposal teams, coordinate inputs, and manage multiple deadlines * Experience using tools such as SharePoint, proposal collaboration platforms, or similar systems * Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities * Strong communication skills, professional presence, and a willingness to share information honestly and directly * Willingness to travel within the Southeast as needed Preferred: * Advanced degree or formal acquisition training (DAU, PMP, etc.) * Direct experience working with Redstone Arsenal programs and stakeholders Physical Demands: * Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds * Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time * Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must have an active security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. #LI-JS1
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